[Blind-Computing] ADVENTURES WITH GOOGLE CHROME
Hi everyone, I tried using Google Chrome because I accidentally downloaded it along with an update to my Real Player software. It seemed okay except that I couldn't get it to activate any of the buttons on a web page. I finally had to uninstall it and go back to Explorer 9. Is there something I missed? Has anyone else had success with Google Chrome as a browser? It looks accessible so maybe there's a setting somewhere that has to be changed. Any help would be most welcome. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Adobe XI Settings Changes, Adobe Works Again!
Thanks Mike. Some of my co-workers are having a problem with Adobe XI and I believe that your recommended setting changes might fix the issue. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2012 6:44 PM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Adobe XI Settings Changes, Adobe Works Again! Hi All, I have had a problem reading PDF files ever since I updated to Adobe XI. Well, I went into preferences made the changes below finally, Adobe is working again! Hot damn! For those who have had the same problem you can give these setting changes a try to see if they help. On the Security Enhanced tab, I unchecked the options below. Enable Protected Mode at startup, I unchecked this box. Enable Enhanced Security, I unchecked this box. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] INTERNET EXPLORER PROBLEM, I BELIEVE
At work, we're using Jaws 12, Windows XP Professional and Explorer 7. Suddenly, the system is creating multiple windows without being prompted to do so. In addition, the Alt F4 key doesn't seem to work so the only way to delete them is by using the Alt Space menu and typing the letter C. But as soon as they're removed, they come back. At one point, the system had generated 4 duplicates of the same internet screen. We work on www.fedex.com and on the Locations page. Can anyone offer a possible solution to this issue. I am not able to use the system as it is now. 1.Should I try to download a clean version of Internet Explorer, delete the original one and re-install? 2. Why, without warning, is the Alt F4 refusing to close any programs? 3. Could anything else be causing this problem? Thanks for any help in advance. I'm do back at work tomorrow so if I can fix this thing myself, I won't have to wait for our technical support people. I do have access to administrative options if I need them. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Can Embedding files into messages be done inOutlook?
Mr. Holland, They are discussing adding or embedding a sound file into an e-mail message. This is something which was very popular some time ago. I would open an e-mail about a trip on a train and hear the train itself. At the time, I was using Outlook Express. Since Outlook is a business based application, I'm not sure it's possible to embed a sound file like that. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of From the Desk of Mr. Holland Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 12:41 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Can Embedding files into messages be done inOutlook? Exactly what do you mean by embedding files in the first place? If you mean inserting a file or files as attachments, certainly! You need to use the Insert menu. If you mean to have the contents of a file appear inline with the remainder message, I suppose it depends on the type of file being the source. I thought Outlook (not Outlook Express) provided an option to use MS-Word as the tool of composition; in that case any file you can embed into a Word document would likewise be the same for Outlook. You could always alter your composition tool to Outlook just for any messages you want to do this with, then set it back as it had been previously. HTH To You Yours: A Very Merry Christmas Happy New Year !!! Holland Bill - `There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited, I dare say,' returned the nephew. `Christmas among the rest. But I am sure I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round -- apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything belonging to it can be apart from that -- as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time: the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!' - A Christmas Carol, 1843, Charles Dickens For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] GOLD WAVE PRESETS
I'm afraid that once those presets have been removed, they cannot be recovered. At least, that has been my experience. There is a new version of GoldWave out now, Mike. The easiest way to do this would be to go and download the new version. By the way, I'd like to take a look at those scripts. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] GOLD WAVE PRESETS
Thanks Mike. I appreciate that info. I've been using GoldWave for years without any scripts at all. This should be an exciting change. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 1:32 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] GOLD WAVE PRESETS Hi John, Thank you very much for your input. Below you will find the direct links for 2 different sets of scripts from David's website. Gold wave scripts version 1.60 by Jim Grimsby Jr. for Goldwave versions 5.57 and higher. http://www.jaws-users.com/scripts/Audio/goldwave_5.57_jaws_scripts_1.60.zip Goldwave scripts version 1.61 by Jim Grimsby Jr. for Goldwave versions 5.65 and higher. http://www.jaws-users.com/scripts/Audio/jsonar4.2.zip Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: John Justice To: BLIND COMPUTING MAILING LIST Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] GOLD WAVE PRESETS I'm afraid that once those presets have been removed, they cannot be recovered. At least, that has been my experience. There is a new version of GoldWave out now, Mike. The easiest way to do this would be to go and download the new version. By the way, I'd like to take a look at those scripts. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] GOLD WAVE PRESETS
Thanks Bob. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 3:46 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] GOLD WAVE PRESETS Hello Mike. In the goldwave program (under all programs) there is an entry for goldwave setup which will let you re-enter the settings for goldwave. Hope this helps a bit. Bob - Original Message - From: Mike B. mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 12:32 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] GOLD WAVE PRESETS Hi John, Thank you very much for your input. Below you will find the direct links for 2 different sets of scripts from David's website. Gold wave scripts version 1.60 by Jim Grimsby Jr. for Goldwave versions 5.57 and higher. http://www.jaws-users.com/scripts/Audio/goldwave_5.57_jaws_scripts_1.60.zip Goldwave scripts version 1.61 by Jim Grimsby Jr. for Goldwave versions 5.65 and higher. http://www.jaws-users.com/scripts/Audio/jsonar4.2.zip Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: John Justice To: BLIND COMPUTING MAILING LIST Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] GOLD WAVE PRESETS I'm afraid that once those presets have been removed, they cannot be recovered. At least, that has been my experience. There is a new version of GoldWave out now, Mike. The easiest way to do this would be to go and download the new version. By the way, I'd like to take a look at those scripts. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE
Elf, I did check the Status Bar and still couldn't get anything. But when I activated the Jaws cursor and moved up the screen, I found the information. It just reads Free space or something like that and provides it in gigabytes. Apparently, the same command sequence doesn't work on Windows 7 machines. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of inthaneelf Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 11:44 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE hi, I think I know what's wrong here. open a windows explorer window, go into the view menu and see if the status bar is checked to show that may be what is causing you to not see it, it isn't there to read HTH, elf -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 11:44 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE David, Your comment regarding memory versus storage is noted. However, for some reason and I do not know why, the Say Line suggestion you made does not work on my Windows 7 machine. I remember that it did with XP but I get nothing using the same command on Windows 7. Can you suggest a reason why this might be happening? We can have the discussion about my English interpretation of memory over storage some other time. I would appreciate your help with this issue I'm now experiencing. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE John my friend, we've been over this before. First off drives have storage not memory. Now having said that simply open your computer and when focused on for the sake of argument your local system drive just do a say line. That's what works here. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:17 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE I'm using Jaws 14 Professional, Windows 7 Professional. I know that this was discussed a while back but I can't find it. How can you get the remaining disk space on the main drive? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE
Don, That did it. Just as you indicated, with the Details option checked, I can now read the information for this disk or any other. I believe that this is an excellent solution for anyone with the same issue. Thanks very much. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Don Marang Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 6:01 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE To be able to hear the free disk space when in the Computer folder, the view needs to be set to Details. This is my default. When on the desired disk, you can also arrow right to the Free Space column and just hear the free space. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org http://www.vinuxproject.org/ On 11/19/2012 2:44 PM, John Justice wrote: David, Your comment regarding memory versus storage is noted. However, for some reason and I do not know why, the Say Line suggestion you made does not work on my Windows 7 machine. I remember that it did with XP but I get nothing using the same command on Windows 7. Can you suggest a reason why this might be happening? We can have the discussion about my English interpretation of memory over storage some other time. I would appreciate your help with this issue I'm now experiencing. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE John my friend, we've been over this before. First off drives have storage not memory. Now having said that simply open your computer and when focused on for the sake of argument your local system drive just do a say line. That's what works here. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:17 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE I'm using Jaws 14 Professional, Windows 7 Professional. I know that this was discussed a while back but I can't find it. How can you get the remaining disk space on the main drive? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7
Inthane, I have every confidence in your expertise and knowledge. I have been picking your brains for years. I was referring only to the fact that I wouldn't have the confidence or knowledge to perform that kind of installation. No offense meant, none intended. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of inthaneelf Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 7:57 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7 that is what most of us do, its the main option in windows 7 installs and was as well available in XP and Vista, go talk to Chris and rick over on blind geek zone if you disbelieve me, go ahead inthane -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:49 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7 Hmmm! I have never done that David. In fact, I'm not sure that the average computer user would know how to perform a clean installation. I'll bet it presents fewer possible issues but I'm not sure I'd recommend that course of action to someone with normal computer experience. You may have forgotten that you, yourself, are highly skilled in these matters. I, for one, am not. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 7:57 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7 Having just done this a few weeks ago and also a veteran of a number of system installs I can say that the best results may be had by doing a clean install. Save all of your data and format your drive to start fresh. -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 6:36 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] FOR RANDY, UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7 Randy, At this time, it is still possible to purchase an upgrade disk which will take you from Windows XP to Windows 7. However, as soon as Windows 8 comes out as a fully functioning version, the Windows 7 disks will be much harder to find. If you're going to do this at all, I'd suggest you do it very soon. There's a great deal of documentation available which can help you transition from XP to Windows 7. Some of it might still be on the Blind Computing site. The version of Jaws you are using might have some effect on how well Windows 7 functions once you have made the change. Anything over Jaws 11 should work just fine. For me, switching from one type of Windows to the other was a bit challenging at first but to tell you the truth, it wasn't that much of a problem. There are many people on our list here who can give you help or hints. I can't emphasize enough though, if you are going to make the switch, do it very soon! It won't be long before Windows 8 comes out as a complete marketable version if it hasn't done so already. The stores have a bad habit of getting rid of older software very quickly. That's because they make much more money on the newer programs. Good luck, Randy. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE
David, Your comment regarding memory versus storage is noted. However, for some reason and I do not know why, the Say Line suggestion you made does not work on my Windows 7 machine. I remember that it did with XP but I get nothing using the same command on Windows 7. Can you suggest a reason why this might be happening? We can have the discussion about my English interpretation of memory over storage some other time. I would appreciate your help with this issue I'm now experiencing. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE John my friend, we've been over this before. First off drives have storage not memory. Now having said that simply open your computer and when focused on for the sake of argument your local system drive just do a say line. That's what works here. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:17 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE I'm using Jaws 14 Professional, Windows 7 Professional. I know that this was discussed a while back but I can't find it. How can you get the remaining disk space on the main drive? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] defragging in windows 7
Rosemarie, One of the easiest ways to find that function with Windows 7 Is by using your Search function. Just press the Windows key to open the Search field. Begin typing with the word disk. The first option will be Disk Cleanup. So press the spacebar after disk and continue typing with the D in Defragmenter. You probably won't get past that letter before the system brings up exactly what you want. Just press enter on that choice and the dialog opens. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rosemarie Chavarria Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:49 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] defragging in windows 7 Hi, everyone, I used to know how to defrag in windows XP but how do you do it in windows 7? Thanks very much. Rosemarie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] FOR RANDY, UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7
Hi Pete. 1. No, it isn't necessary to re-format a hard drive when switching from XP to Windows 7. Both of these programs are simply operating systems. They help you access and manage other programs and files. There are times when an incompatibility might arise if your switching from a 32 bit to a 64 bit system but other than that, no formatting of other files is necessary. 2. Once you purchase the Windows 7 disk, you can load the same program on several machines. I believe that the maximum on some Microsoft products is three copies but I don't know if that applies to Windows 7. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Pedro Romero Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 6:44 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FOR RANDY, UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7 I have two questions regarding this thread. 1. Must a person reformat a hard drive before converting from XP to 7? 2. If I have already purchased a version of Windows 7 which I have installed on a laptop, can I use that same CD to upgrade my desktop or must I buy another copy of Windows 7? Pete For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7
Hmmm! I have never done that David. In fact, I'm not sure that the average computer user would know how to perform a clean installation. I'll bet it presents fewer possible issues but I'm not sure I'd recommend that course of action to someone with normal computer experience. You may have forgotten that you, yourself, are highly skilled in these matters. I, for one, am not. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 7:57 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7 Having just done this a few weeks ago and also a veteran of a number of system installs I can say that the best results may be had by doing a clean install. Save all of your data and format your drive to start fresh. -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 6:36 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] FOR RANDY, UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7 Randy, At this time, it is still possible to purchase an upgrade disk which will take you from Windows XP to Windows 7. However, as soon as Windows 8 comes out as a fully functioning version, the Windows 7 disks will be much harder to find. If you're going to do this at all, I'd suggest you do it very soon. There's a great deal of documentation available which can help you transition from XP to Windows 7. Some of it might still be on the Blind Computing site. The version of Jaws you are using might have some effect on how well Windows 7 functions once you have made the change. Anything over Jaws 11 should work just fine. For me, switching from one type of Windows to the other was a bit challenging at first but to tell you the truth, it wasn't that much of a problem. There are many people on our list here who can give you help or hints. I can't emphasize enough though, if you are going to make the switch, do it very soon! It won't be long before Windows 8 comes out as a complete marketable version if it hasn't done so already. The stores have a bad habit of getting rid of older software very quickly. That's because they make much more money on the newer programs. Good luck, Randy. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] FOR RANDY, UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7
Randy, At this time, it is still possible to purchase an upgrade disk which will take you from Windows XP to Windows 7. However, as soon as Windows 8 comes out as a fully functioning version, the Windows 7 disks will be much harder to find. If you're going to do this at all, I'd suggest you do it very soon. There's a great deal of documentation available which can help you transition from XP to Windows 7. Some of it might still be on the Blind Computing site. The version of Jaws you are using might have some effect on how well Windows 7 functions once you have made the change. Anything over Jaws 11 should work just fine. For me, switching from one type of Windows to the other was a bit challenging at first but to tell you the truth, it wasn't that much of a problem. There are many people on our list here who can give you help or hints. I can't emphasize enough though, if you are going to make the switch, do it very soon! It won't be long before Windows 8 comes out as a complete marketable version if it hasn't done so already. The stores have a bad habit of getting rid of older software very quickly. That's because they make much more money on the newer programs. Good luck, Randy. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] LAP TOP BATTERY ISSUE
I have a suggestion regarding the laptop battery issue unless the problem has already been resolveds. I don't know anything about Asus computers but in most cases, a system will start acting like that when the battery is no longer able to receive a full charge. Although laptop batteries are less prone to this problem than other systems using rechargeable batteries, it does happen, occasionally. 1.Try ddisconnecting your laptop from the power source and allowing the battery to fully discharge. Don't worry about your files. They won't be lost. Just keep running the system on battery until you get the warning. 2.Remove the battery and carefully clean the contacts both on the battery and in the laptop. The best way to do this is with a cloth whichdoesn't leave any kind of residue. You can use a small amount of denatured alcohol but only a small amount, enough to moisten not drench the cloth. 3. Allow the battery contents to dry thoroughly. 4. Now, reassemble the unit and plug in your power source. Allow enough time for the battery to reach full charge, at least three hours. Unplug the electrical source. Turn on the system and check the laptop battery reading. If it still shows 80%, you have a battery which has to be replaced. If on the other hand, the battery shows full charge, you have resolved the problem. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Renaming a folder
If you are using the Ribbon commands in Windows 7, do the following. 1. Make sure that you are currently in the folder you want to change. Then activate the Ribbon menus by pressing the Alt key. 2. Tab until you hear the Folders option and press Enter to open that submenu. 3. Under the Folders menu is a submenu called Actions. Use the right arrow to open that menu. 4. The first option is Rename This Folder. I don't know how to do this without using the Ribbon menus. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Fred Adams Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 7:11 AM To: Jaws-users Subject: [Blind-Computing] Renaming a folder I am using W7, outlook 2010 and jaws 14.0 and I would like to know how to rename a folder that I have used in the past for filtering messages. I have deleted the filter and just want to use the folder to store e-mail messages that I might want for future use. I cannot find a setting that will let me do this. Will appreciate any help. FRED C. ADAMS W4HC For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] MICROSOFT WORD, PROTECTED VIEW
Microsoft Office 2010 treats imported documents in a special way if they originate on the Internet. The document is opened, but is placed in something called Protected View. Jaws will not read a document in that state. In this mode, if you use a Say All command, a message appears explaining what Protected View is and why the document was handled that way. To change from Protected View to an editable version, press Alt F and arrow down to a button called Allow Editing and press Enter on that option. Once the document has been altered in this manner, it will read normally. It is recommended that the document be saved in the new editable format since it will not remain in that condition if the user exits the document. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Text Document to PDF
Trish, I believe that you need Adobe Pro to do that. The version you have is probably just the reader. There are other conversion programs available but that Adobe reader alone cannot convert to .pdf format. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 8:29 AM To: Blind Computing List Subject: [Blind-Computing] Text Document to PDF I am needing to revert a process of a scanned text doc. to a PDF, how would I do this? Do I have to re-scan it? Can I perform this action using Adobe 10.3 I think that's my most current version on my windows 7 laptop. Thanks for any help.. Trish For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Possibly OT but thought would be of interest to some new radio station launching
Dana, I know this list is as important to you as it is to me. I wrote you personally regarding posting off topic messages like this one and you have disregarded my suggestions. I'd be sad to see you removed from this venue because you might need the valuable information provided here. Please don't risk your own membership by ignoring the list rules. Off topic in the subject line does not make an off topic message acceptable. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dana Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 9:53 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Possibly OT but thought would be of interest to some new radio station launching Please give us a listen and if you wish to be a dj by all means let us know. Our launch of a brand new radio station will take place Saturday night at 7 pm to 10 pm Eastern time. Pleas stop by tell all of your friends and join the party. Dana If you are interested in listening to many genres of music or wish to be an internet radio broadcaster please visit www.sky106.net If you wish more information about becoming a DJ please email me at danano...@comcast.net for details. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] How to fix broken USB plug on external hard drive
Jacob, As I read Mark's problem, I believe that the tension clips have snapped. These are small plates which fit tightly against the smaller type of USB jack and keep it from moving. If one of them snaps, that particular connector is useless. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 4:09 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How to fix broken USB plug on external hard drive Worst comes to the worst, you can generally transfer/move the actual drive over/into another new, healthy housing, or possibly, simply replace the cable for that housing as such - for example, my two separate external USB cabled hard drives are in two rather different housings, since the one is a larger, physical dimension drive, but, smaller in terms of capacity, and they're both actually the same internal hardware as you would normally find with a normally mounted, internal hard drive, but just mounted in these externally housings that then let you connect them via USB cables, and provide power sources for them, etc. etc. Either way, first thing to do would be to see if just cable can be replaced, and lots of these external drive housings use various standard connector cables of shared varieties as well. Stay well Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Mark m...@christiantraditions.info To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 8:45 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] How to fix broken USB plug on external hard drive Hi Today I tried to plug in my USB 500 GB external hard drive. I noticed it didn't come up as a drive under the list of drives under windows 7. So, I started trouble shooting it. I notice that the USB Minnie jack on the drive was a little loose. As I was examining it I heard a snap and it became very loose. Apparently this is the problem with why the drive is not working. I check the cable against another device and it is good. My question is how do I get this jack fixed? I have a lot of personal data that I need to access on this drive. Any ideas are appreciated. Thank you. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: http://christiantraditions.info http://christiantraditions.info/ Please visit my Prayer page at: http://christiantraditions.info/mailman/listinfo/prayerlist_christiantraditi ons.info My Authors Page is: httP://www.amazon.com/author/marktorgerson For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] a new radio station to tell you about and 2 shows
Dana, I sincerely hope that your posting of this message to this particular list was an error on your part. This list is dedicated to issues involving the use of computers and related software or ancillary equipment by the visually impaired. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dana Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 8:35 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] a new radio station to tell you about and 2 shows It is called melt down radio I have moved and my country kitchen will be there every Sunday night from 7 pm to 10 pm the website is www.meltdownradio.us My show is Eastern time. It starts this Sunday and my best friend’s show is on tonight at 10 pm to 1 am as well. Dana If you love fragrances, such as perfume, lotions, candles wax melts or fragrance cubes or if you wish to promote your own products of this nature. join scents r us scents_r_us-subscr...@yahoogroups.com http?//www.yahoogroups.com/broup/scents_r_us For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] REPORT ON AUSLOGICS BOOSTSPEED
Hi group, I have seen several questions about this tune up tool so I decided to check it out and then provide an evaluation. I have noticed that if you download the free program, the system will identify but not fix errors. The only way you can have the software complete the scan is by purchasing the full program at: $49.95 USD. In answer to Joe's question, yes, with some navigation, the program is completely accessible. WARNING! The cost entitles you to a one year subscription, only. Apparently, after that period, you will have to pay an additional charge to continue using Auslogics Boostspeed. When I scanned my computer, more than 3000 errors were found. There were 47 which could not be repaired. Just as a test, I scanned a second time and the software found and corrected two additional errors. There are some other options you can use which will optimize your memory, clean the Temporary Internet Files folder and delete your browsing history. All of these procedures can be performed using standard Windows 7 functions. When you purchase Auslogics Boostspeed, you will be licensed to use it on three different computers. All you do is copy the .exe file and then load it on your new computer. You may also have to save the license code and bring that along as well. I haven't detected any significant increase in speed as of yet. But it is good to know that those errors were corrected. At this point, I'm not sure whether there will be an improvement in the over all performance of my system. It might be just as effective to use something like Regscrub or C Cleaner and perform the other functions using standard Windows 7 tools. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents
(Grin), You mean in spite of my help, Angelina? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Angelina Stabile Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 2:47 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents Thanks for all of your help but somehow I got it to work. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 3:59 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents Okay, Angelina. You may need to study the software carefully. However, one of the scanning options should be that you can choose which kind of file the information is saved to. One of those options may be .pdf. Normally, you need a full Adobe .pdf version to create a document in that format. However, I have noticed that in some generic scanner software packages, .pdf is an option. If you find that you can't save to that format, you may need a conversion program. There are quite a few out there and some may be on our home page. A word of caution might be in order here, Angelina. Not all Epson scanners are compatible with Jaws. I had to return one for that very reason. Have you had the scanner for long? If not, and you find that it doesn't work with Jaws, you might be able to return it and get an HP or some other scanner that does work with screen readers. There's a whole list of them on the Freedom Scientific site under Open Book. That's one of their scanning programs. It's quite expensive these days so I hope you can make the generic program work for you. As a last resort, there are also several reasonable scanning programs, some of which are quite workable with Jaws although not nearly as flexible as Open Book. Good luck Angelina. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Angelina Stabile Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 3:15 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents The Epson built in soft ware. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 1:22 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents Angelina, Are you using the Epson built in software or something independent? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Angelina Stabile Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 7:32 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents Hello I have an Epson scanner. How do I scan a document and save it in a pdf format or a word document format? Thanks Angelina Stabile. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Using JAWS with VS 2010
I apologize but I'm not familiar with that abbreviation. Can you tell me what VS stands for? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of balaji Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 7:33 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Using JAWS with VS 2010 Hi All, I am going to use VS 2010 for the first time. Is there any tutorial that I can go through to familiarize myself with VS 2010 using JAWS? Thanks, Balaji For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents
Angelina, Are you using the Epson built in software or something independent? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Angelina Stabile Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 7:32 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents Hello I have an Epson scanner. How do I scan a document and save it in a pdf format or a word document format? Thanks Angelina Stabile. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents
Okay, Angelina. You may need to study the software carefully. However, one of the scanning options should be that you can choose which kind of file the information is saved to. One of those options may be .pdf. Normally, you need a full Adobe .pdf version to create a document in that format. However, I have noticed that in some generic scanner software packages, .pdf is an option. If you find that you can't save to that format, you may need a conversion program. There are quite a few out there and some may be on our home page. A word of caution might be in order here, Angelina. Not all Epson scanners are compatible with Jaws. I had to return one for that very reason. Have you had the scanner for long? If not, and you find that it doesn't work with Jaws, you might be able to return it and get an HP or some other scanner that does work with screen readers. There's a whole list of them on the Freedom Scientific site under Open Book. That's one of their scanning programs. It's quite expensive these days so I hope you can make the generic program work for you. As a last resort, there are also several reasonable scanning programs, some of which are quite workable with Jaws although not nearly as flexible as Open Book. Good luck Angelina. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Angelina Stabile Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 3:15 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents The Epson built in soft ware. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 1:22 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents Angelina, Are you using the Epson built in software or something independent? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Angelina Stabile Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 7:32 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents Hello I have an Epson scanner. How do I scan a document and save it in a pdf format or a word document format? Thanks Angelina Stabile. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] MAKING A MUSICAL CD USING ITUNES
It can be a very frustrating relationship at times. David, I made 3 different CD copies of an Adele CD called 21. Every single one of them had troubles when I tried playing them in my CD player. Only one selection was causing the issue but it was so bad that I had to throw the CD away. Finally, after thinking it over a bit, I made a fourth copy and this time, I changed the writing speed. That did it. ITunes isn't bad but I wish it was much more accessible. The newer most recent versions are much more manageable. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 3:25 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MAKING A MUSICAL CD USING ITUNES It looks good John, obviously this works for you and in that case I'll go ahead and post it to the tips and tricks page under your name as author for other people to benefit from. I tunes and I are not speaking right now, it's just not my favorite application, thanks for this information. Maybe it will be enough for me to friendly up with I tunes again, but I make no promises. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 12:23 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] MAKING A MUSICAL CD USING ITUNES MAKING A MUSIC CD USING ITUNES BY: JOHN JUSTICE It's relatively easy to create a CD using ITunes. Since everything is stored in what ITunes calls the Library Play List you have to create a separate play list so that the system won't try to put everything you have on dis. In my case, that recording session would run for more than 4 days. Creating a new Play List is easy. Just tab until you hear New Play List and press Enter. You'll be offered the opportunity to name the new play list. Like so many other programs of this type, a default name is put into that field. Just use your Home key to get to the beginning, highlight the entire name and then type in your own. Now that you have created a new play list which will eventually end up on a disk, the next task is to move the songs you want into that list. The easiest way is to use ITunes's Search function. To reach the Search field, use F6. It should bring you right to the field. Type in the artist's name or the album name. Make sure you spell it correctly. Once you have entered the information, tab to the list which will be created, using that search criteria. This is the great thing about the modern versions of ITunes. They will respond to normal Windows Copy, Paste and Delete functions. To move that entire list into your newly created play list, press Control A to highlight the entire list. Next, press Control C to copy the entire list onto your clipboard. You can also copy and move one song at a time if you want to create a new play list from different sources. Press F6 until you hear the menu of play lists created by ITunes. First Letter Navigation can be used to locate the new play list you created. If there is another list which begins with the same letter, the system will not move to the next play list but a simple down arrow command should bring the focus to the correct entry. Tab until you hear the list of titles for that particular play list. It will be empty of course since it has just been created. Use Control V to paste the list of titles you copied earlier into the new play list. Wait about two or three seconds and then press the down arrow. If everything has worked according to plan, you will hear those titles you selected and copied earlier. Their actual location has not really changed. They are still in the master Library Play List. This procedure creates instructions for ITunes which allows the program to call up those particular selections when this play list is highlighted. CREATING A DISK FROM A PLAY LIST: Load a blank CD into your drive. Press Alt F to access the File menu. Press the letter O which is the direct access key for Burn To Disk. A new menu will open and the focus will be on the first of several options you can choose when creating a disk from this play list. The default setting for the record speed is Maximum Possible and for most applications, that's fine. But if you create a disk and get songs that stutter or which don't play properly, try reducing the speed to something like 8X. In older disk creating software like Roxio, that was the default setting for an audio disk. There is no detectable difference in the sound quality of the finished disk. However, burning a disk at 8X does take a bit longer
[Blind-Computing] MAKING A MUSICAL CD USING ITUNES
MAKING A MUSIC CD USING ITUNES BY: JOHN JUSTICE It's relatively easy to create a CD using ITunes. Since everything is stored in what ITunes calls the Library Play List you have to create a separate play list so that the system won't try to put everything you have on dis. In my case, that recording session would run for more than 4 days. Creating a new Play List is easy. Just tab until you hear New Play List and press Enter. You'll be offered the opportunity to name the new play list. Like so many other programs of this type, a default name is put into that field. Just use your Home key to get to the beginning, highlight the entire name and then type in your own. Now that you have created a new play list which will eventually end up on a disk, the next task is to move the songs you want into that list. The easiest way is to use ITunes's Search function. To reach the Search field, use F6. It should bring you right to the field. Type in the artist's name or the album name. Make sure you spell it correctly. Once you have entered the information, tab to the list which will be created, using that search criteria. This is the great thing about the modern versions of ITunes. They will respond to normal Windows Copy, Paste and Delete functions. To move that entire list into your newly created play list, press Control A to highlight the entire list. Next, press Control C to copy the entire list onto your clipboard. You can also copy and move one song at a time if you want to create a new play list from different sources. Press F6 until you hear the menu of play lists created by ITunes. First Letter Navigation can be used to locate the new play list you created. If there is another list which begins with the same letter, the system will not move to the next play list but a simple down arrow command should bring the focus to the correct entry. Tab until you hear the list of titles for that particular play list. It will be empty of course since it has just been created. Use Control V to paste the list of titles you copied earlier into the new play list. Wait about two or three seconds and then press the down arrow. If everything has worked according to plan, you will hear those titles you selected and copied earlier. Their actual location has not really changed. They are still in the master Library Play List. This procedure creates instructions for ITunes which allows the program to call up those particular selections when this play list is highlighted. CREATING A DISK FROM A PLAY LIST: Load a blank CD into your drive. Press Alt F to access the File menu. Press the letter O which is the direct access key for Burn To Disk. A new menu will open and the focus will be on the first of several options you can choose when creating a disk from this play list. The default setting for the record speed is Maximum Possible and for most applications, that's fine. But if you create a disk and get songs that stutter or which don't play properly, try reducing the speed to something like 8X. In older disk creating software like Roxio, that was the default setting for an audio disk. There is no detectable difference in the sound quality of the finished disk. However, burning a disk at 8X does take a bit longer. To move the recording speed, just use the up arrow. Tab to the next setting which asks you if you want to create an audio CD. For this project, leave that setting where it is. Tab again and you can choose the length of silence between each song. The default is two seconds but you can move it to more time if desired. There is a setting here for no gap between songs. If you are using a program like DVD Audio Extractor, various parts of the program are recorded on short .mp3 files. Since in normal play, there is no gap in the audio when playing a DVD, set the gap so that each successive file plays continuously. Tab to the Burn command and press Enter. NOTE ON UNUSUALLY LONG RECORDINGS: If the total number of kilobytes in the files of your new play list exceeds the maximum space available on a single disk, ITunes will notify you of that and ask you if you want the selections spread over more than one disk. For example, this would happen if you were recording the audio from a movie onto disk. If you press Enter on the Okay button, ITunes will burn the first disk, automatically eject it and wait for you to load a second disk. Remove the first burned disk, set it aside and insert a new blank disk. As soon as you return the drawer to its closed position, ITunes will continue the process. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a folder on the desktop
Yeah and they're pretty good, too. s John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 8:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a folder on the desktop I suggest you first give a listen to the tutorial I created last week covering much of what you are asking for about the bard web site. Go to the audio page and search for the word bard, there are two tutorials up there. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Linda Vander`litz dra...@color-country.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 8:07 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Creating a folder on the desktop Hi List: As a simple-minded computer-user, could someone give me clear step-by-step instruction on how to create a folder on my desktop and then, going to the BARD site, download a book directly and automatically into that folder? I am using XP-home, JAWS 13, IE 8 and my email client is Outlook Express. Thanks. Linda Most people don't know what they are doing and many are really good at it. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a folder on the desktop
Getting it right is the hardest part. I have made many recordings describing how to use electronic devices like digital recorders, drum machines and so on. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 10:45 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a folder on the desktop Now it's your turn John to try your hand at a recording, be brave. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 10:40 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a folder on the desktop Yeah and they're pretty good, too. s John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 8:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a folder on the desktop I suggest you first give a listen to the tutorial I created last week covering much of what you are asking for about the bard web site. Go to the audio page and search for the word bard, there are two tutorials up there. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Linda Vander`litz dra...@color-country.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 8:07 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Creating a folder on the desktop Hi List: As a simple-minded computer-user, could someone give me clear step-by-step instruction on how to create a folder on my desktop and then, going to the BARD site, download a book directly and automatically into that folder? I am using XP-home, JAWS 13, IE 8 and my email client is Outlook Express. Thanks. Linda Most people don't know what they are doing and many are really good at it. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] CREATING A FOLDER IN OUTLOOK 2010
This is for Angelina or anyone else who might be interested. NOTE: The ribbon navigation function in Jaws must be active for this to work. 1.Press the Alt key, you should hear Home. Press right arrow until you hear Folders 2. Press Enter on Folders. The first choice should be Create New Folder or just New and press Enter again. 3. The system will prompt you for a folder name: type it in. NOTE: To avoid confusion, use simple straightforward titles. 4. After creating the folder name, Tab to choose what you will be using the folder for. Indicate E-mail then tab again until you hear a folder list. Up arrow until you hear Personal Folders. You can now tab to Okay and press Enter. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help
To add a text signature, 1. Press Alt F. 2. Press T for Options. 3. Press down arrow to the Mail options. 4. Tab until you hear a Signature button and press Enter. 5. Follow the prompts to create a signature and whether you want it on all of your messages or not. 6. Tab to Okay once you have finished creating and entitling the signature. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Angelina Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 6:56 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help Also, How do I add a signature? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 5:04 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help Angelina, I can help with basic questions and maybe someone else on the list might be interested. Just ask and I'll do my best. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Angelina Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 2:00 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help Hello, I have windows 7 and jaws 13 and office 2010. Is there a training manual to use outlook 2010 with jaws 13? Thanks for all of your help. Angelina Stabile. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help
That's a neat one, David. Thanks very much. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 6:44 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help Hello there; To add a folder in outlook2010, Do the following; Ctrl+shift+e= Create new folder. After pressing ctrl+shift+e, You first need to: Name: Give folder a name, Now tab you will see/hear; Folder contains: Mail and Post Items Tab again you will see/hear; Select where to place the folder: Now if you want the folder to be in the folder view, And in the first level, Arrow up until your at the top of the folders, You most likely will hear; Zero, And then personal folders opened, Now tab okay. If you want to use a quick shortcut keystroke, From the inbox, Alt+o/n=new folder, Then the above steps will still apply. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Angelina Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 6:54 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help I need to know how to create folders. How do you add contacts when you get an e-mail from someone without typing them out? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 5:04 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help Angelina, I can help with basic questions and maybe someone else on the list might be interested. Just ask and I'll do my best. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Angelina Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 2:00 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help Hello, I have windows 7 and jaws 13 and office 2010. Is there a training manual to use outlook 2010 with jaws 13? Thanks for all of your help. Angelina Stabile. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] need help with outlook 2010 with the account settings
John, Why not copy the contents of the message and then save it as a document file? John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of john melia Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 10:11 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need help with outlook 2010 with the account settings Thanks for you help I may need this info aagain some time -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Brad Dunse Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 10:26 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need help with outlook 2010 with the account settings There might be a shorter way, not sure: Go to the File Tab, ALT F Arrow to Info then tab once to your account and press enter Tab to you hear Account Settings and press enter You'll hear Account settings again, press enter againThen you'll land on an email tab Tab in the toolbar to you hear Change and press enter Tab until you hear More settings and press enter Shift Tab then arrow right to Advance and tab until you see the option for leaving it on the server It's in there Brad For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] COOL MICROSOFT OFFICE SOUNDS
I found these fooling around with my Office 2010. They work on all of the programs in the suite. This might be old news to some of you but I enjoy the sound Outlook 2010 makes when it deletes or sends a message. Setting up the Sounds can be a challenge but I can walk anyone interested through it. I like to know what my computer is doing and this little .exe program does that quite well. Add that to the Andre Lewis sound scape and you really have things going on. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help
Angelina, I can help with basic questions and maybe someone else on the list might be interested. Just ask and I'll do my best. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Angelina Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 2:00 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help Hello, I have windows 7 and jaws 13 and office 2010. Is there a training manual to use outlook 2010 with jaws 13? Thanks for all of your help. Angelina Stabile. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner?
David, That explains a lot and I, for one, sincerely appreciate you taking the time to make things as clear as you do. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 6:25 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner? Hello There; It's my understanding; If your wanting to burn a data CD, you can burn through the windows explorer, And it's very much like the xp burn utility; However, if your wanting to burn a audio cd, you'll need to use another program. Applies to all editions of Windows 7. Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Explorer If your computer has a CD or DVD burner, you can copy files to a writable disc. This process is called burning a disc. Windows burns discs in the Live File System format or in the Mastered format, depending on which disc format you choose. For more information about deciding which format you should choose when burning a disc, see Which CD or DVD format should I use? The following procedures explain how to use Windows Explorer to burn a data disc (a type of disc that is useful for storing, archiving, and sharing files among different computers and devices). If you want to create other types of discs, such as a DVD-Video disc (to play in a regular DVD player) or an audio CD (to play in a regular CD player), you’ll need to use a different program or feature of Windows. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/burn-a-cd-or-dvd-in-windows-explorer -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 3:48 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner? David, yes, i’m new at burning a cd, so to navigate windows explorer, windows key + e (my computer), to get to my optical drive, is this right, I hear: hard disk drive, open, e machine ( c: ) Devices with removable storage, closed I did the application key on both of these, and no burn came up. I thought I heard that a cd was burnned on the d drive? -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 1:59 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner? A CD is an optical disk there for it is placed in an optical drive. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Tom tclar...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 2:55 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner? do what? optical drive? -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 1:33 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner? Just navigate in windows explorer to your optical drive and hit your applications key. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 1:29 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner? David, I can see that this process will work but can't you locate the Burn option right on the wizard's main page, press on it and the CD will burn? That would seem to me to be a less complex approach. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 6:29 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner? Hello the easiest way to do this is; 1, place a blank CD into the drive. If a wizard comes up, just press alt+f4. 2, navigate to your music folder, Now select the music you want to burn to disk/DVD, Press the applications key, up arrow and enter on, Send-to sub-menu, Up or down arrow and enter on the CD/DVD drive. Note most likely a wizard will come up. The screen will be something like this; Burn a Disc How do you want to use this disc? Disc title: June 18 2012 Like a USB flash drive Save, edit, and delete files on the disc anytime. The disc will work on computers running Windows XP or later. (Live File System) With a CD/DVD player Burn files in groups and individual files can't be edited or removed after burning. The disc will also work on most computers. (Mastered) Which one should I
Re: [Blind-Computing] Window's 7 or 8
Hi group. I agree with Mark in this case. You may not remember but early versions of Windows 7 were a mess. Upgrades and fixes used to come almost every day for a while until Microsoft got things on track. They usually do get things fixed eventually. Buying or upgrading to a new piece of software can be compared to trying out a new medication. Some people love the challenge of working out the bugs. Personally, I enjoy playing with a new piece of software but I get very frustrated when things don't work as they should. Ask David Ferrin. He has pulled my irons out of the fire more than once. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mark Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 12:14 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Window's 7 or 8 Hi I have windows 7 on all my computers, and I love the pieces out of it. However, Since windows 8 will be the new standard I would wait for it if I were going to upgrade my systems at this point. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: http://christiantraditions.info Please visit my blog at: http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com My Authors Page is: httP://www.amazon.com/author/marktorgerson -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 4:54 PM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Window's 7 or 8 Looking for feedback either on list or off. I currently have 3 computers in the home network that are all running XP Pro. I realize this will be supported until I believe June 2014. However, One of the units is having extreme issues and really needs to be replaced. There is another that could be. My understanding is Window's 8 is coming out in the Fall sometime. I have no personal experience with Window's 7 or 8. I know once Window's 8 is released you will still be able to get Window's 7 pre installed on new units purchased but I'm sure it will fade quickly. So my question to those that have tinkered with both, would it be better to replace units this Fall while Window's 7 is still the base system or wait until Window's 8 is the norm? All suggestions and comments welcome Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner?
David, I can see that this process will work but can't you locate the Burn option right on the wizard's main page, press on it and the CD will burn? That would seem to me to be a less complex approach. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 6:29 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner? Hello the easiest way to do this is; 1, place a blank CD into the drive. If a wizard comes up, just press alt+f4. 2, navigate to your music folder, Now select the music you want to burn to disk/DVD, Press the applications key, up arrow and enter on, Send-to sub-menu, Up or down arrow and enter on the CD/DVD drive. Note most likely a wizard will come up. The screen will be something like this; Burn a Disc How do you want to use this disc? Disc title: June 18 2012 Like a USB flash drive Save, edit, and delete files on the disc anytime. The disc will work on computers running Windows XP or later. (Live File System) With a CD/DVD player Burn files in groups and individual files can't be edited or removed after burning. The disc will also work on most computers. (Mastered) Which one should I choose? Next Cancel So, you would tab and enter on, Next button, give a little time you should hear; Files Ready to Be Written to disk, Press applications key, Up or down arrow and enter on burn. Note, your still in your CDDrive with the files showing. now you will see this screen; Burn to Disc Burn to Disc Prepare this disc Disc title: June 18 2012 Recording speed: New files being burned to the disc will replace any files already on the disc if they have the same name. Close the wizard after the files have been burned Next Cancel Here you would press spacebar or the enter key on next. now will see the following screen; Burn to Disc Burn to Disc Burn an audio CD Music files can be burned to disc as data for playback on the computer, or in a format that will play on a home or car stereo. Which format do you want to use? Make an audio CD (for standard audio CD players) Make a data CD (for computers and some CD players) Next Cancel The make a audio cd is checked, so go to next, and press enter. you will now hear; Windows media player, jaws will repeat this, media player, media player. go to desktop, Tab twice, One time is the start button, The next press of the tab, you will probably hear, Computer, or, something just right arrow until you hear, Windows media player, press enter. This is now the last step, With windows media player opened, Use the tab key, until you hear; Start burn button, Alt+s, So press the spacebar, And, you can also try; Once you enter on windows media player, You could just press alt+s=burn, hope this helps a little. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Van Der Walt Riana Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 2:45 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner? Yes, I've done it using jaws 12 and you do it exactly as per the instructions you got from the site, except that you have to tab for some of the options and at some stage also have to choose between whether you wish to burn an audio, or data cd. . You don't have to use the jaws curser anywhere. Riana -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 5:57 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner? I've asked several questions of JAWS users for help in burning a CD with different burning software, but I stumbled upon a site that says that things have got a whole lot easier. Windows 7 has its own built in burning features so you can burn a CD/DVD in just a few clicks. 1. Select a file or files you want to burn to a disc, and click the Burn button at the top of your window. 2. You will then be presented with another window showing the files added to the burn list, so you will be able to add more files to the burn list if you want or you can just click burn to disc. 3. It will then check to make sure you have a disc inserted into your drive, and if you do you will be asked to add a name to the disc and you can choose a different write speed if you wish but it will automatically select the highest recording speed available for you. 4. And once you've clicked next it will begin burning the files to the disc,
Re: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS
David, Can I suggest that you might add steps for downloading and transferring digital books from other sources such as AUDIBLE.COM? If you know something about that, I, for one, would find that most useful. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 7:54 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS The tutorial I have on file covers searching for an author by name on the BARD page. If anybody is interested I can post it shortly, it's all of 2:52 long. So far as downloading, unzipping and placing a book on an SD card I can do that like I said the first part of this week. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 7:38 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS Look for something in the first part of the coming week unless I have something laying around that might suit your needs. I did do something like this a while back for somebody privately, I am just not certain if it is still here, let me check one of my external drives on the other system that is currently ripping cDs and see if it is still there. It just finished the ripping process so I'll check right now. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Cliff Smales csma...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 7:19 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS David: As long as a topic such as this one can generate as many questions, and seemingly more interesting answers, we have a topic in need of tutorial. Cliff Smales - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 6:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS I'm following this thread and it crosses what I call a mind that possibly an audio tutorial might be in order covering the process of downloading, unzipping and placing a book on an SD card. If there is an interest in such an animal let me know and I'll put it on my to do list. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: t. truely4r...@live.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS digital books are already downloaded and saved in a folder, in my documents. after I unzip them, what do I do to put them on the cartrige? -Original Message- From: Cliff Smales Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 4:01 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS When downloading a book, you're given a list of options, as to where you'd like that book to go. Pick removable disk, your cartridge, in this case, and there it will go. Cliff Smales - Original Message - From: t. truely4r...@live.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 3:44 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS I have the steps to load a digital book from it's folder, to the cartrige, but since I got it off the internet, I can't do it with a screen reader. Does someone know how? Choice For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] BLOCKING A SENDER IN OUTLOOK 2010
I had a lot of trouble finding this function in Outlook 2010 so I thought I would share what I found with the list. BLOCKING SENDER IN OUTLOOK 2010: 1. Press Alt H for the Home tab. Press Enter. 2. Down arrow to the Delete tab and press Enter. 3. Down arrow to the Junk tab and press Enter. 4. The first option is Block Sender. Press Enter. It will add the sender to the Blocked Senders list and put the message in the Junk folder. 5. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Recommendation for a microphone
Lenny, Olympus has a whole line of microphones of different types and for varying purposes. They range in price from about $50 up to the hundreds. Below, you will find the link for the site. http://www.olympusamerica.com There's a key word search and you can type in microphones. Olympus divides the equipment by price as well as intended use. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Lennie Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 8:04 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Recommendation for a microphone Hi, I currently have a microphone that I use to record with GoldWave. However, I practically have to have my mouth right at the microphone to get any kind of a recording. I have the volume level set to 100% and the result could hardly be heard and I have to set the volume to maximum in GoldWave to get a loud enough volume. If I want to record a conversation with another person, my microphone is not capable for that. So, what microphone does anyone suggest that recording two or more people or even recording a tutorial with Jaws will be heard? I am hoping for a suggestion that is not too expensive. Thanks. Take care. Lennie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] I Tunes for Win 7
No Trish, I didn't have that problem at all. But I wouldn't worry about it. ITunes is usually pretty reliable when it comes to things like that. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 12:21 PM To: Blind Computing List Subject: [Blind-Computing] I Tunes for Win 7 I went to download I tunes and apparently I must install an installer for 64 bit before I can download and install the I Tunes, has anyone else encountered this? Thanks, Trish For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Another How to?
Cliff, If you are focused on the message, or in the In Box, press Control Shift C for Contacts. The system will then prompt you for first name, last name and so on. It's up to you which fields you complete. There is an option which allows you To choose how the name is displayed in your Address Book. I hope this helps, or as Rick often says, HTH s John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Cliff Smales Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 7:13 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Another How to? Is there a keystroke that would allow me to go straight to my address book and add a new listing? Usually, I let my message received take care of that. However, I just acquired a new address and wish to place it in the book, prior to sending. I'm using word 2003 as an office suite. csma...@att.net Many thanks, Cliff Smales For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Turning Off The Mouse Pad
No problem, Mike. I have an HP laptop and at first, I kept accidentally hitting the Synaptics Pointing Device and sending myself off into lala land. So I asked for and received instructions from HP in turning it off. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 3:55 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Turning Off The Mouse Pad Hi John, Thank you very much for this information. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, I couch! - Original Message - From: John Justice To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 7:28 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Turning Off The Mouse Pad Mike, If you are using Windows 7, just type mouse in the Search field Now, you will see many different screens which have various functions. In most cases, the Enable/Disable function can be found under either the Hardware Tab or the Drivers tab. This will be a fairly common occurrence since Windows 7 is the supporting operating system. There may be some minor variations which are brand related but this process should work for you. . John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 8:56 PM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Turning Off The Mouse Pad Hi All, How do you turn the mouse pad off on a Lenovo laptop computer? All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much, take care. Mike For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Turning Off The Mouse Pad
Mike, If you are using Windows 7, just type mouse in the Search field Now, you will see many different screens which have various functions. In most cases, the Enable/Disable function can be found under either the Hardware Tab or the Drivers tab. This will be a fairly common occurrence since Windows 7 is the supporting operating system. There may be some minor variations which are brand related but this process should work for you. . John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 8:56 PM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Turning Off The Mouse Pad Hi All, How do you turn the mouse pad off on a Lenovo laptop computer? All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much, take care. Mike For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to get online using 64 bit laptop
Blue = activne, red = inactive. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 8:08 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to get online using 64 bit laptop I have a couple of laptops where there is this magnetic strip where if I run my finger across it, the internet will be turned off. I have enough vision to know if its blue, the internet is off and if it's red, the internet is on or was it the other way around? - Original Message - From: Mike B. mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:28 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to get online using 64 bit laptop Hi Pedro, I don't use a laptop computer but, i have read somewhere that there might be a button or switch that turns on your wireless card. Hopefully someone will expand upon this get you pointed in the right direction. Also, what brand / model laptop is it? Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Pedro Romero To: Blind Computing list Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 3:26 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Unable to get online using 64 bit laptop Hi all. I just purchased a 64 bit laptop which has Windows Seven. I am not able to go online with this machine but have no problem doing so with my 32 bit desktop machine. Could it be the router? The routher I am currently using is set up for hard-wired and wireless connections but prior to this, I have only used the wireless connection with a Mac. I should also say that I've had this Net-gear router for several years; long before 64 bit machines came out. Any thoughts on this matter would be appreciated. Pete For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cannot activate some links in I.E. 8
Ann Annette, I have found that using Control+Enter will sometimes activate a link which doesn't ordinarily respond to the normal Enter key, alone. This happens a lot with the Apple ITunes store. I'm not sure why. I do remember reading something about what were called Safety Links, links which would not respond unless a certain key combination was used with the Enter key. This might be way off base but I hope it helps. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Annette Carr Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 5:38 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cannot activate some links in I.E. 8 As I stated in my original message, I am using Windows7, I.E.8 and JAWS 12. So far the only thing that I have found that works is navigating to the link, press enter and if nothing happens, use the applications key to use Open, Open in new tab or Open in new window. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sharon Gosling Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 12:51 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cannot activate some links in I.E. 8 I am using Windows 7 Jaws 11 and IE 9 and the same thing happens on many websites. I know it is a link but I can't get it to work using enter, space bar, left mouse key, or even trying to locate it in Jaws cursor. Very annoying as some of these are vital such as Print coupons. I was told by FS that Jaws 11 would not work with IE9 so I am curious as to whether this is happening with higher versions of Jaws. Thanks, Sherrie Gosling -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 11:16 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cannot activate some links in I.E. 8 F5 always refreshes my screen. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 10:50 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cannot activate some links in I.E. 8 Hello there; Did you mean to say f6? F5 will do nothing for you. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Annette Carr Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 10:33 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cannot activate some links in I.E. 8 I have used both Insert+ESC and F5 with no change. I am not losing focus as I remain on the link I am trying to activate. I've used Control+Tab to move away from that tab and added the Shift key to the command to move back with no difference. The problem is definitely website dependent as I can go back to the problem sites and continue to experience the problem. Annette -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 10:04 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cannot activate some links in I.E. 8 Hello there; Have you tried refreshing the screen with insert+escape. Although I'm using IE9, Sometimes this happens, I just press the f6-key, This seems to bring the page To focus; Or maybe, try; press ctrl+f6 this places you at the top of the page. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Annette Carr Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 9:42 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cannot activate some links in I.E. 8 I've tried Insert+7 without success, as well as Tab and Shift+Tab and Alt+Tab. It really makes no sense to me and has me stumped. Annette -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Hamid AITOUZNAG Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 4:28 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cannot activate some links in I.E. 8 Hi all, Annette, in addition to what other listers have suggested, try these alternatives: Sometimes, you may need to press insert plus f7 and click on the desired link from within the list of links to make it work. Another solution you may try is to tab or shift tab away from the link, then tab back to it and press enter. Remember, don't use the arrow keys, use tab instead. Jaws uses a virtual buffer which sometimes doesn't interact properly with some of the webpage elements. Hope that helps! Hamid AITOUZNAG We never value what we have until we lose it! Be careful how you treat people on your way up because you might meet them again on your way down!!!
Re: [Blind-Computing] REPLYING DIRECTLY TO SENDER
Hi David, Some of o Outlook 2010 and it worked. I have written Freedom and asked them about the script. So far, I haven't heard anything. ur members are using e-mail clients other than WLM. I tried your suggestion using John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 3:34 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] REPLYING DIRECTLY TO SENDER Hello try this; While in wlm; 1, enter on a message, 2, alt+#1 pressed twice quickly, You will hear; Contacts name, then right click to interact with this contact, Press applications key, up arrow and enter on copy, now it's on the clipboard. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:30 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] REPLYING DIRECTLY TO SENDER I do not understand what is going on with my machine. I read the tatorial and it does not work for me. There is nothing alt 1, 1 that I can find that will work. When I use alt 1 1jaws reads contact name but it immediately goes away. When I try to select it jaws states selected when I try to copy to the clipboard nothing is spoken or copied. As far as insert, shift r, keyboard help only says r so there is nothing defined for that key combo. The only thing that I can get to work is to back tab until I can add contact then grab the address. -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:13 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] REPLYING DIRECTLY TO SENDER I did an audio tutorial a few years ago on replying privately on a mailing list without the use of scripts. It's still on the server in case anybody is interested in giving it a listen. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:50 AM Cc: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] REPLYING DIRECTLY TO SENDER David, I tried your method but there should be one minor addition. The Alt Numbers Row 1 pressed quickly, should be performed while in an open message. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Customer Service Advice Needed
This happens to be exactly what I've been doing for twenty years. I'll make this brief so we won't bore the rest of the group. If you need more detailed information, my personal e-mail is below every message. We have found, through experimentation, that the best way to use a talking computer and hear the customer at the same time is to employ a dual headset. One side is used to receive customer calls while the opposite headphone receives information from Jaws relating to navigating the screens. If you use an open speaker for Jaws, the customer becomes confused or over-interested in what he or she is hearing. Conversely, when a dual headset is used, the only person who hears Jaws is you, the operator. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tim Bennett Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 7:43 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Customer Service Advice Needed Hey everyone, Is anyone on the list working a customer service job? I am wondering how you listen to the customer on the phone while also listening to your screen reader on your computer. What are some of the strategies? If you use a headset for the telephone can you still hear your screen reader and operate your computer quickly and effectively? I am just trying to think of the best way to use a screen reader while talking to a customer on the phone. Thanks, -- Tim Bennett Indianapolis, IN For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] FW: REPLY DIRECTLY TO SENDER SCRIPT
Hello listers. The Reply to Sender Directly key combination was for Outlook Express, only. Please see the Freedom Scientific response, below. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net From: Grant Downey [mailto:gdow...@freedomscientific.com] On Behalf Of Freedom Scientific Technical Support Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:56 AM To: 'john_just...@verizon.net' Subject: RE: REPLY DIRECTLY TO SENDER SCRIPT Hello John: Thank you for contacting Freedom Scientific Support. REPLY DIRECTLY TO SENDER SCRIPT This was only a key stroke that was only available in outlook express. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing Freedom Scientific! If replying to this message, Be sure to include all previous correspondence pertaining to this issue so that we might more quickly assist you. Kind Regards, Grant Downey Technical Support Specialist Freedom Scientific Phone support: 727 803 8600, option #2 E-mail Support: supp...@freedomscientific.com Visit our website at: http://www.freedomscientific.com Our Mission To develop, manufacture and market innovative technology-based products and services that those with vision impairments and learning disabilities use to change their world. From: John Justice [mailto:john_just...@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 3:03 PM To: Freedom Scientific Technical Support Subject: REPLY DIRECTLY TO SENDER SCRIPT Using Windows 7, Jaws 13 and Outlook 2010. The script for replying directly to sender while on an e-mail list isn't working at all. 1.Has the script been abandoned? 2. If not, what is the current key combination? 3. Does the fact that some of us are using different e-mail clients effect the functionality of this particular script? John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] FW: REPLY DIRECTLY TO SENDER SCRIPT
But then again, you might come up with something useful. Please keep me advised. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 1:11 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FW: REPLY DIRECTLY TO SENDER SCRIPT There's your answer or so it would seem. I am using express right now but it doesn't work, if memory serves it has been broken for a few years already. I think it is time to take a look at the script files myself, who knows maybe I can break them further. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:26 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] FW: REPLY DIRECTLY TO SENDER SCRIPT Hello listers. The Reply to Sender Directly key combination was for Outlook Express, only. Please see the Freedom Scientific response, below. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net From: Grant Downey [mailto:gdow...@freedomscientific.com] On Behalf Of Freedom Scientific Technical Support Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:56 AM To: 'john_just...@verizon.net' Subject: RE: REPLY DIRECTLY TO SENDER SCRIPT Hello John: Thank you for contacting Freedom Scientific Support. REPLY DIRECTLY TO SENDER SCRIPT This was only a key stroke that was only available in outlook express. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing Freedom Scientific! If replying to this message, Be sure to include all previous correspondence pertaining to this issue so that we might more quickly assist you. Kind Regards, Grant Downey Technical Support Specialist Freedom Scientific Phone support: 727 803 8600, option #2 E-mail Support: supp...@freedomscientific.com Visit our website at: http://www.freedomscientific.com Our Mission To develop, manufacture and market innovative technology-based products and services that those with vision impairments and learning disabilities use to change their world. From: John Justice [mailto:john_just...@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 3:03 PM To: Freedom Scientific Technical Support Subject: REPLY DIRECTLY TO SENDER SCRIPT Using Windows 7, Jaws 13 and Outlook 2010. The script for replying directly to sender while on an e-mail list isn't working at all. 1.Has the script been abandoned? 2. If not, what is the current key combination? 3. Does the fact that some of us are using different e-mail clients effect the functionality of this particular script? John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately
I certainly did, David. I wonder if Freedom is aware of this situation. Maybe there's a different key combination but I haven't found it. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 12:50 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately Well as you probably have already noticed it did not go directly to David. I can't get it to work either. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 9:44 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately David, I used the Insert-Shift -R command to respond to this message. Are you saying that this command no longer works with Jaws 13? If so, there may be an alternative key set for this purpose. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 6:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately Hello there; First; In order to use the reply privately, Yu need to enter on the message, Then press the shift+insert+r. Unfortunately, this doesn't seem to work anymore. If you want to get someone's email from a message, So you can email them privately, Do the following; 1, enter on the message, 2, Now press, Alt+#1 twice quickly, Now find the person's email address, Select the text, then copy to the clipboard, Now when you create a new message, Just paste from the clipboard in the to field. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Pauline Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 11:37 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately Perhaps you need to be in the message itself? - Original Message - From: Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately It doesn't work for me either. I'm using the Thunderbird email program and Windows 7. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net When the power of love is stronger than the love of power, Then the world will know peace. On 5/20/2012 10:22 PM, Mike B. wrote: Hi Lenny, Try using keyboard help see what that says for the insert, shift, + R, keystroke. As far I know this is the keystroke to reply directly to sender in both Windows7 XP, at least it does on both my Windows7 XP systems. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately I am using jaws 13, win 7 home and wlm. That keystroke does nothing except announce r -Original Message- From: Mike B. Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 8:04 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately Hi Lennie, The keystroke, insert, shift, + R, works most of the time. I say most of the time because sometimes you have to do it 3 or 4 times! LOL LOL This keystroke is for Jaws 10 versions newer. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blind computing Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 4:28 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] reply privately Is there anyway to reply privately to a post? I think I tried every keystroke and was unsuccessful. even the application key would not allow me to do a private reply. The only way that I found was to go to the message source and find the email address and copy it. --- Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational with a touch of humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind. http://www.LennyMcHugh.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws
[Blind-Computing] REPLYING DIRECTLY TO SENDER
David, I tried your method but there should be one minor addition. The Alt Numbers Row 1 pressed quickly, should be performed while in an open message. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] POSSIBLE ANSWER TO REPLY TO SENDER PROBLEM
Someone may have just hit the nail on the head. The problem may not be Jaws directly but the fact that our e-mail clients aren't the same. However, Outlook Express doesn't work with Windows 7. All the more reason someone should ask Freedom about this. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately
David, I used the Insert-Shift -R command to respond to this message. Are you saying that this command no longer works with Jaws 13? If so, there may be an alternative key set for this purpose. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 6:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately Hello there; First; In order to use the reply privately, Yu need to enter on the message, Then press the shift+insert+r. Unfortunately, this doesn't seem to work anymore. If you want to get someone's email from a message, So you can email them privately, Do the following; 1, enter on the message, 2, Now press, Alt+#1 twice quickly, Now find the person's email address, Select the text, then copy to the clipboard, Now when you create a new message, Just paste from the clipboard in the to field. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Pauline Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 11:37 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately Perhaps you need to be in the message itself? - Original Message - From: Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately It doesn't work for me either. I'm using the Thunderbird email program and Windows 7. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net When the power of love is stronger than the love of power, Then the world will know peace. On 5/20/2012 10:22 PM, Mike B. wrote: Hi Lenny, Try using keyboard help see what that says for the insert, shift, + R, keystroke. As far I know this is the keystroke to reply directly to sender in both Windows7 XP, at least it does on both my Windows7 XP systems. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately I am using jaws 13, win 7 home and wlm. That keystroke does nothing except announce r -Original Message- From: Mike B. Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 8:04 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately Hi Lennie, The keystroke, insert, shift, + R, works most of the time. I say most of the time because sometimes you have to do it 3 or 4 times! LOL LOL This keystroke is for Jaws 10 versions newer. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blind computing Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 4:28 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] reply privately Is there anyway to reply privately to a post? I think I tried every keystroke and was unsuccessful. even the application key would not allow me to do a private reply. The only way that I found was to go to the message source and find the email address and copy it. --- Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational with a touch of humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind. http://www.LennyMcHugh.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Screen Reader for Work
Good heavens, no! One of the best alternatives I have found is System Access. It costs a great deal less than jaws and consequently isn't quite as capable but it will be able to help you perform all or most of the essential functions. One of the good things about System Access is that you can purchase a version which can be downloaded onto a thumb drive. In that way, all you have to do is to plug in the drive and System Access To Go will work quite well. I believe that Jaws also has that capability but I do understand about cost limitations. Good luck on your job hunt. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mark Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:18 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Screen Reader for Work Hi There is a possibility I may get an office job. One of the hurtles I will have to get past is needing a screen reading program for the computer. They are running windows 7. I know that JAWS does a wonderful job. However, it is a non-profit place and they don't have that type of money. So, I am wondering what alternatives I can offer them? Is narrator sufficient for MS Word ? God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: http://christiantraditions.info http://christiantraditions.info/ Please visit my Prayer page at: http://christiantraditions.info/mailman/listinfo/prayerlist_christiantraditi ons.info My Authors Page is: httP://www.amazon.com/author/marktorgerson For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] DODGE CITY DESPIRADOS GAME, SOME SUGGESTIONS
Greg, Here are some suggestions that might help. 1.After downloading the zip file from the web site, using the link provided, highlight the file and then press the Applications key. One of the options under that list will be Extract All and that's the one you want. 2. You may be asked for a directory where the files can be stored after being unzipped. You can choose a new directory or just accept the one which will be created automatically. 3. The Data folder, an executable file and a .txt file will all be in that directory, once the files have been extracted. Be sure to choose the option to show the files after extraction. 4. To start the game, press Enter on the .exe file. But here's a hint. The system will probably ask you if you want to run this file. You do want to run it and you can eliminate any future questions by pressing Enter on the check box which asks if you want to do this every time. From that point on, when you click on the file, the game will open with a series of questions about whether you need instructions, sound effects and so on. 5. Good luck. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] distortion with jaws;
Dan, We had this problem at FedEx some time ago. Our I T people discovered it was a sound card issue. Apparently, the sound cards in older machines don't work well with later versions of Jaws. We had to order and install newer cards and the problem went away immediately. But before you go that route, I suggest that you test your sound source to make sure that there isn't distortion in the output of other programs. If there is, then the issue is an internal one rather than an incompatibility with Jaws. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of dan mccurley Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 11:05 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] distortion with jaws; Does anyone have any ideas about what could be causing the jaws voice to be distorted; if so, what can I do about it. thanks, Dan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] distortion with jaws;
Yes Dan. Unfortunately, it does. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of dan mccurley Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 8:30 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] distortion with jaws; Music sounds fine on my machine, just jaws is distorted; does that sound like a sound/card problem? - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 1:35 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] distortion with jaws; I remember that there was a problem in the past with certain sound cards like the sound blaster live. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: dan mccurley bearea...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 11:05 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] distortion with jaws; Does anyone have any ideas about what could be causing the jaws voice to be distorted; if so, what can I do about it. thanks, Dan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] external sound cards
Norman, Most USB sound cards will operate, at lieast in a rudimentary fashion, even without installing the drivers. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Norman King Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:45 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] external sound cards Hi. Are there any external sound cards that do not require any software instelation? I need one because I will be working on computers where the sound has been disabled. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] OPEN BOOK UPGRADE
If only this were true! One of the most annoying problems we have as blind people is the inability to read hand-written notes. I have been hoping for years that someone might find a way to overcome this barrier to our independence. For that reason, I must protest the insensitivity demonstrated by the note posted here. I am in full agreement with David. This is most definitely not a laughing matter. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Find the path on a directory or a file
David, You always check before posting. I think that this is a matter of differing operating systems or something like that. I just used Shift F10 and got the correct results. Thanks for all you do, all of the time. John JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 4:36 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Find the path on a directory or a file I got the same results if that is a tie breaker so be it, I just try to post accurate information as best I can. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 4:07 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Find the path on a directory or a file Hi Madison, I am using a full keyboard, and had no joy with the applications key. Shift + F10 will get me there with either up or down arrow. Now, I am using Classic Shell in Windows 7 Home Premium, so that may have some affect on things, but that is okay, since Windows 7 doesn't excite me anyway. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:49 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Find the path on a directory or a file This is very funny. Now whose post do we consider to be fact, Janie's or Alex's? Maybe we can get the moderator to be the tie breaker. Again, the most important factors are that the moderator must be using a normal 104 key kb with a windows context menu key which is located to the left of the control key on the right After pressing the windows applications key and the context menu pops up, the moderator must up arrow to look for this elusive copy as path choice. -M - Original Message - From: Alex Stone alexstone...@btinternet.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Find the path on a directory or a file It isn't, I checked earlier. Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Madison Espinoza Sent: 29 February 2012 20:16 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Find the path on a directory or a file Hi, My apologies, I totally forgot to mention this important difference. It wasn't until this question came up that I recalled the difference in the two ways of accessing the Windows context menu. For those following along and finding themselves getting a bit confused :), there are 2 ways of accessing the windows 7 context menu. The first is using the windows applications key, and using this method will not show the Copy as path option. If you use the second method which is using shift + F10, you will definitely see this option to copy as path. Again, the copy as path feature allows one to copy the whole path of a file to then paste anywhere else using the normal control + V method. this is definitely a much appreciated time saver. Would someone with a full keyboard with an applications key please do me a favor and highlight a file, press the windows applications key, then up arrow repeatedly to see if the Copy as path option is presented. Remember, the key is to press the up arrow looking for Copy as path. -M - Original Message - From: Alex Stone alexstone...@btinternet.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Find the path on a directory or a file David, yes that was what I thought too. Also, run as a different user seems to be in the shift+f10 menu but not in the application key menu. Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: 29 February 2012 18:42 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Find the path on a directory or a file This works fine. The interesting thing to me is that I have been under the impression for a long time that shift + F10 and the applications key are the same, I see now that is not the case. Copy as path is available with shift + F10 only. To think I have been using copy path for a year already on this system without needing it. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Anders Boholdt-Petersen
Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USEIN ANORMAL CDPLAYER
Korbamyukesh, Thank you for the link to the free audio extractor. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of korbamukesh Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 3:29 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USEIN ANORMAL CDPLAYER Hi john, Perhapes you are looking for the program mentioned below its called free audio burner and it exactly suits the requirements mentioned by you as per my experiments. It is also accessible with the screen reader like jaws. Description Free Audio CD Burner creates CD discs to play them in any music center such as disc center, car stereo with CD player, etc. Program's Features: - burns CD-R and CD-RW discs; - erases information from rewriteable discs; - supports a variety of audio formats including *.mp3, *.wav, *.aac, *.m4a, *.m4b, *.wma, *.ogg, *.flac, *.ra, *.ram, *.amr, *.ape, *.mka, *.tta, *.aiff, *.au, *.mpc, *.spx, *.ac3; - decodes and writes compressed audio formats on-the fly (no staging to hard drive is required); - lets you easily create a list of audio recordings. You can select a Write Method in the program: - TrackAtOnce (set by default) (the program burns each track individually, one at a time. You can leave the disc unfinalized and add tracks to an existing session); - DiscAtOnce (the program burns the entire disc at once and finalizes it). Free Audio CD Burner uses Windows burning engine (IMAPI). This is freeware. If you are interested to have look on this tool and would like to test it out then go to: http://dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/Free-Audio-CD-Burner.htm thanks, mukesh. On 2/22/12, John Justice john_just...@verizon.net wrote: David, That's my favorite tag line yet. Thanks for the instructions. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 5:50 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USEIN ANORMAL CDPLAYER If by default hitting enter on an audio link the file starts to play simply do the following: Close out your audio player with alt + F4. At that point the link should indicate visited status. If it does and it should hit your applications key and pick save target or something like that. At that point a standard download dialog box opens up and you should be good to go from that point. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USEIN ANORMAL CDPLAYER David, This is going to sound a bit dumb, but like your tag line says, dumbness is forever. Is it possible to save that kind of tutorial for later review? It's not something I have done a lot and I'm not sure of the procedure. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:12 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN ANORMAL CDPLAYER On the audio page under the CDAndDVD heading it is at the moment link number two. I say at the moment as new tutorials are always a possibility, but for now there is nothing in the works for that section. David Ferrin http://www.jaws-users.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:18 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN ANORMAL CDPLAYER I wasn't aware of that, David. Do you recall the title? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:50 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CDPLAYER I am sorry to say that there is an audio tutorial on the server I did a couple of years ago that covers this subject. I believe it is part two of the series. David Ferrin Beauty fades but dumbness
[Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES TO STANDARD CD, WINDOWS 7
Recently, David sent me a tutorial for converting MP3 files for use in a CD player. His version was based on Windows XP and using the same process with Windows 7 presents some interesting challenges. I tried to follow the steps but it only goes so far and then seems to get stuck. 1.Insert blank disk in recording drive. 2. From the Autoplay menu, choose Burn files to disk using Windows Explorer. 3. Windows asks the question, What do you want to do with this disk? I chose create a CD or DVD. 4. Windows 7 now puts the cursor in a field which shows the current date, a default name for the disk which can be over-written. I highlighted the file and entered my own disk name. 5. I used a folder and copied and pasted the files into the field provided. 6. If you press Tab at this point, Windows 7 goes into naming the disk, the author, genre and so on. I entered the File menu by pressing Alt F and chose Burn Files to Disk, the acceleration character is T. 7. Then Windows 7 appears to bring you through a dialog where you can choose writing speed, disk type and so on. It finally ends with nothing. The system goes around and around without resolving the burn. I tried using the Jaws Cursor and navigated to the top of the page where Burn to Disk and Delete Temporary Files are shown. I got what sounded like a burn, but then the disk showed no files. I finally gave up, copied the files into a Play List on ITunes and burned them that way. What am I doing wrong? It seems like such a simple operation but apparently, with Windows 7, something else is needed. Any help would be most welcome. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USEIN ANORMAL CDPLAYER
David, That's my favorite tag line yet. Thanks for the instructions. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 5:50 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USEIN ANORMAL CDPLAYER If by default hitting enter on an audio link the file starts to play simply do the following: Close out your audio player with alt + F4. At that point the link should indicate visited status. If it does and it should hit your applications key and pick save target or something like that. At that point a standard download dialog box opens up and you should be good to go from that point. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USEIN ANORMAL CDPLAYER David, This is going to sound a bit dumb, but like your tag line says, dumbness is forever. Is it possible to save that kind of tutorial for later review? It's not something I have done a lot and I'm not sure of the procedure. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:12 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN ANORMAL CDPLAYER On the audio page under the CDAndDVD heading it is at the moment link number two. I say at the moment as new tutorials are always a possibility, but for now there is nothing in the works for that section. David Ferrin http://www.jaws-users.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:18 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN ANORMAL CDPLAYER I wasn't aware of that, David. Do you recall the title? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:50 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CDPLAYER I am sorry to say that there is an audio tutorial on the server I did a couple of years ago that covers this subject. I believe it is part two of the series. David Ferrin Beauty fades but dumbness is forever. Judge Judy - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CDPLAYER This is some what of a loaded question as it has multiple parts, so let's try and take them a little at a time. Gold Wave will convert MP3 files in to wave by a simple save as command. The next part would be to burn them to disk converting them to the audio CD format in the process. The files you are seeing on your CD IE CDA files stand for compact disk audio and they are simply for the lack of a better term pointers to the digital content on the disk. So what burning programs do you have at your disposal. I am not a big fan of iTunes and know nothing about real player. Gold Wave has no burning capability unfortunately. David Ferrin Beauty fades but dumbness is forever. Judge Judy - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:04 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CD PLAYER I have several good programs on my system but I can't seem to find how to convert an mp3 file into one that will play in a CD player not capable of reading those files. I have ITunes, Real Player, GOLD WAVE: One of those programs should be able to create ordinary CD disks but I don't know how to go about it. The file types used by CD players are quite a bit larger than mp3 files. They aren't .wav files either. Any ideas would be appreciated. I used to be able to do this with Nero 6, but as we all know, recent versions of that program aren't working with screen readers. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list
Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CD PLAYER
Oh yeah! I forgot about that program because it always gives me a hard time about proprietary rights. These are my own recordings. So, naturally, no proprietary problems exist. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Melia Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:25 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CD PLAYER John look at windows media player it will work fine -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:05 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CD PLAYER I have several good programs on my system but I can't seem to find how to convert an mp3 file into one that will play in a CD player not capable of reading those files. I have ITunes, Real Player, GOLD WAVE: One of those programs should be able to create ordinary CD disks but I don't know how to go about it. The file types used by CD players are quite a bit larger than mp3 files. They aren't .wav files either. Any ideas would be appreciated. I used to be able to do this with Nero 6, but as we all know, recent versions of that program aren't working with screen readers. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CDPLAYER
I wasn't aware of that, David. Do you recall the title? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:50 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CDPLAYER I am sorry to say that there is an audio tutorial on the server I did a couple of years ago that covers this subject. I believe it is part two of the series. David Ferrin Beauty fades but dumbness is forever. Judge Judy - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CDPLAYER This is some what of a loaded question as it has multiple parts, so let's try and take them a little at a time. Gold Wave will convert MP3 files in to wave by a simple save as command. The next part would be to burn them to disk converting them to the audio CD format in the process. The files you are seeing on your CD IE CDA files stand for compact disk audio and they are simply for the lack of a better term pointers to the digital content on the disk. So what burning programs do you have at your disposal. I am not a big fan of iTunes and know nothing about real player. Gold Wave has no burning capability unfortunately. David Ferrin Beauty fades but dumbness is forever. Judge Judy - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:04 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CD PLAYER I have several good programs on my system but I can't seem to find how to convert an mp3 file into one that will play in a CD player not capable of reading those files. I have ITunes, Real Player, GOLD WAVE: One of those programs should be able to create ordinary CD disks but I don't know how to go about it. The file types used by CD players are quite a bit larger than mp3 files. They aren't .wav files either. Any ideas would be appreciated. I used to be able to do this with Nero 6, but as we all know, recent versions of that program aren't working with screen readers. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] about outlook express for windows 7
Hi mr. Kumar. No, Outlook Express does not work with Windows 7. Microsoft has created a new e-mail program called Windows Live Mail. It does work with Windows 7 but it is quite different in some respects from Outlook Express. The only program that I know which can be compared with Outlook Express and which will work with Windows 7 is Microsoft Outlook, itself. However, this is not a free program. It is usually part of a suite of programs called Microsoft Office. Independent versions are available for sale from Microsoft and from many retail stores. As Rick would say, HTH John Justice JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chetan kumar Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 7:56 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] about outlook express for windows 7 hi folks, is outlook express works with windows 7? one of my friend want outlook express for windows 7, is anyone is using on the list? if yes then, can throw some light on it? thanks an anticipation. Life is like a piano. White keys are happy moments Black keys are sad moments. But remember both keys are played together to give sweet music. chetan kumar, musician, my skype ID: chetansagar7 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN ANORMAL CDPLAYER
David, This is going to sound a bit dumb, but like your tag line says, dumbness is forever. Is it possible to save that kind of tutorial for later review? It's not something I have done a lot and I'm not sure of the procedure. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:12 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN ANORMAL CDPLAYER On the audio page under the CDAndDVD heading it is at the moment link number two. I say at the moment as new tutorials are always a possibility, but for now there is nothing in the works for that section. David Ferrin http://www.jaws-users.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:18 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN ANORMAL CDPLAYER I wasn't aware of that, David. Do you recall the title? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:50 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CDPLAYER I am sorry to say that there is an audio tutorial on the server I did a couple of years ago that covers this subject. I believe it is part two of the series. David Ferrin Beauty fades but dumbness is forever. Judge Judy - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CDPLAYER This is some what of a loaded question as it has multiple parts, so let's try and take them a little at a time. Gold Wave will convert MP3 files in to wave by a simple save as command. The next part would be to burn them to disk converting them to the audio CD format in the process. The files you are seeing on your CD IE CDA files stand for compact disk audio and they are simply for the lack of a better term pointers to the digital content on the disk. So what burning programs do you have at your disposal. I am not a big fan of iTunes and know nothing about real player. Gold Wave has no burning capability unfortunately. David Ferrin Beauty fades but dumbness is forever. Judge Judy - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:04 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CD PLAYER I have several good programs on my system but I can't seem to find how to convert an mp3 file into one that will play in a CD player not capable of reading those files. I have ITunes, Real Player, GOLD WAVE: One of those programs should be able to create ordinary CD disks but I don't know how to go about it. The file types used by CD players are quite a bit larger than mp3 files. They aren't .wav files either. Any ideas would be appreciated. I used to be able to do this with Nero 6, but as we all know, recent versions of that program aren't working with screen readers. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CD PLAYER
I have several good programs on my system but I can't seem to find how to convert an mp3 file into one that will play in a CD player not capable of reading those files. I have ITunes, Real Player, GOLD WAVE: One of those programs should be able to create ordinary CD disks but I don't know how to go about it. The file types used by CD players are quite a bit larger than mp3 files. They aren't .wav files either. Any ideas would be appreciated. I used to be able to do this with Nero 6, but as we all know, recent versions of that program aren't working with screen readers. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] DISCONNECTING EXTERNAL USB DEVICES, WINDOWS 7
Good stuff, Mauricio. Thanks very much for your help. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mauricio Molina Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 12:10 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] DISCONNECTING EXTERNAL USB DEVICES, WINDOWS 7 Another way is to highlight the drive in the Computer window (formerly My Computer), hit the Application key, down arrow to Eject and press Enter. After a few seconds you will hear that the drive can now be safely removed. It is on rare occasions that the Eject option is not available and that is when I go to the system tray method. Mauricio -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Melia Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 6:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] DISCONNECTING EXTERNAL USB DEVICES, WINDOWS 7 Thanks for this one -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 10:50 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] DISCONNECTING EXTERNAL USB DEVICES, WINDOWS 7 Interesting, I did not know that myself. David Ferrin Beauty fades but dumbness is forever. Judge Judy - Original Message - From: Kevin Andrews kevin.andrew...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] DISCONNECTING EXTERNAL USB DEVICES, WINDOWS 7 Hi John. You can disconnect such a device, like a thumb drive, external hd, etc, as long you're not accessing files on it or trying to copy files or folders to it, etc. If you want to be safe, however, go to the start menu and in the search box type device, and choose devices and printers. There you can look for whatever device it might be that is connected to your computer and right click, or press the applications key, and choose the appropriate option. Hope that helps! On 2/4/2012 10:12 AM, John Justice wrote: I am using Windows 7 Professional and Jaws 13. Up till now, with earlier versions of Windows software, when an external device was connected to my system, I would find a Disconnect option in the System Tray. With Windows 7, that doesn't seem to be the case. 1.How can you safely remove an external USB driven device without creating file corruption problems or other related issues? 2.Is it safe to remove or disconnect one of these devices when no disconnect option appears in the System Tray? 3.If the answer to question two is no, where can I find the option which will allow me to safely disconnect my devices? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL:mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -- Kevin J. Andrews Skype ID: kevinwings0608 GMail: kevin.andrew...@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/kevinja Web site: http://techwizard.info Blog: http://kevinjandrews.info A man who never made a mistake never tried anything new.-Albert Einstein For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] DISCONNECTING EXTERNAL USB DEVICES, WINDOWS 7
I am using Windows 7 Professional and Jaws 13. Up till now, with earlier versions of Windows software, when an external device was connected to my system, I would find a Disconnect option in the System Tray. With Windows 7, that doesn't seem to be the case. 1.How can you safely remove an external USB driven device without creating file corruption problems or other related issues? 2.Is it safe to remove or disconnect one of these devices when no disconnect option appears in the System Tray? 3.If the answer to question two is no, where can I find the option which will allow me to safely disconnect my devices? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS
Bob, Thanks for the prompt response. My main computer is a 64 bit system. Could that have anything to do with this? I just found that I still have Microsoft Security Essentials on my 32 bit laptop. I imagine that confirms what you said in your message. The odd thing is, I couldn't find the program on my C drive. I guess I'll have to download it again. Thanks again. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 7:53 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS Hi John. I don't think anything has happened to microsoft security essentials.. Sounds like your shortcut on the desktop got zapped somehow. Try running it from your start menu, if it's there, are from the all programs list of programs. BTW: windows defender is a firewall which I believe is still live and well. Hope this helps.. Bob - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 6:05 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO MICROSOFT SECURITYESSENTIALS Somehow, I must have missed something. Recently, when I tried to use my Desktop shortcut to reach Microsoft Security Essentials, I got a message indicating that the link was no longer valid because the program had been deleted or moved. I checked on my main C drive and there was no folder for that program, even in the 86 folder. Yet, something is still scanning my system regularly and there are links indicating changing the scan schedule, full or quick scan and so on. The only thing I can think of is that Microsoft replaced Security Essentials with something else. It seems to be working but that does concern me a bit. My research indicates that it has been replaced by something called Windows Defender. Is this right? Does anyone know anything about this program? I thought that it was just a basic anti-virus program at one time but there seems to be anti-malware elements and the virus definitions are being updated. Any help would be most welcome. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS
Somehow, I must have missed something. Recently, when I tried to use my Desktop shortcut to reach Microsoft Security Essentials, I got a message indicating that the link was no longer valid because the program had been deleted or moved. I checked on my main C drive and there was no folder for that program, even in the 86 folder. Yet, something is still scanning my system regularly and there are links indicating changing the scan schedule, full or quick scan and so on. The only thing I can think of is that Microsoft replaced Security Essentials with something else. It seems to be working but that does concern me a bit. My research indicates that it has been replaced by something called Windows Defender. Is this right? Does anyone know anything about this program? I thought that it was just a basic anti-virus program at one time but there seems to be anti-malware elements and the virus definitions are being updated. Any help would be most welcome. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game
Arianna, here is the link Rich posted in an earlier message. Just click on it and then put up with the nonsense Send Space always puts you through. Believe me, it's worth it. It's a great game. http://www.sendspace.com/file/yx5r5w JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Arianna Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 1:09 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game Where does one get this game? Wasn't this for DOS at one time? Arianna - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game Cool sound effects, I haven't tried the game yet though. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Rich De Steno ironr...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 4:21 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game Below is a link to a space travel game for Windows that I created called Destination Mars. Have fun. Use the following link to retrieve your file: http://www.sendspace.com/file/yx5r5w -- Rich De Steno For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game
Alright Rich. Way to Go! I miss your games. Suggest Rung for President might be a good nexdt project. Thanks again. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rich De Steno Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 4:22 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game Below is a link to a space travel game for Windows that I created called Destination Mars. Have fun. Use the following link to retrieve your file: http://www.sendspace.com/file/yx5r5w -- Rich De Steno For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] ACTIVATING LINKS IN MICROSOFT OUTLOOK, 2010
When we try to activate a link in a message, a warning comes up about contacting your administrator and the link won't activate. 1.Is there a setting somewhere in Microsoft Outlook 2010 which has to be changed? 2. We have changed the User Security setting to its lowest value and the problem still persists. Is there somewhere else we should be checking so that the links in the message can be clicked on? I'd appreciate any help you can give us on this perplexing problem. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel 2010 - Protected View
Al, I wonder if that will work with Word 2010 as well? Finding that editing function in those ribbons is a real trip. John JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 8:32 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel 2010 - Protected View You can also hit F6 key and arrow down to enabling editing. This is not a permanent fix but just for the current document. Need to trust the source, however Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Annette Carr Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 6:22 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel 2010 - Protected View It sounds like you need to disable protective view. This is something new with Office 2010, and might have also been a part of Office 2007 when a file is sent to you from somewhere else. I'm going to give you some directions below, but since I do not have a protected doc to open I cannot be sure of the exact wording of some of the items you need to select. 1. Alt+F to open the File menu. 2. Down arrow to the Information Tab. 3. Right arrow to Enable. 4. Press enter. HTH, Annette -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Duong Tuan Nam Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 9:38 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Excel 2010 - Protected View Hello all, I have some excel files. But when I open, Jaws read the titles and protected view. I cannot navigate in sheet by arrow keys. The document is still there, when using virtual Windows, Jaws can read. A few weeks ago, I read the files normally. Could anyone help me solve this. I use Office 2010, Windows 7 32 bit and Jaws 12. I much appreciate your help. Thanks in advance, Nam Duong Tuan Nam Email: tuannamdu...@gmail.com Yahoo ID: tuannamfriend Skype Name: duongtuannam1992 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel 2010 - Protected View
Almost Annette. The Link actually says, Enable Editing but that was close enough for sure. John JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Annette Carr Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 6:22 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel 2010 - Protected View It sounds like you need to disable protective view. This is something new with Office 2010, and might have also been a part of Office 2007 when a file is sent to you from somewhere else. I'm going to give you some directions below, but since I do not have a protected doc to open I cannot be sure of the exact wording of some of the items you need to select. 1. Alt+F to open the File menu. 2. Down arrow to the Information Tab. 3. Right arrow to Enable. 4. Press enter. HTH, Annette -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Duong Tuan Nam Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 9:38 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Excel 2010 - Protected View Hello all, I have some excel files. But when I open, Jaws read the titles and protected view. I cannot navigate in sheet by arrow keys. The document is still there, when using virtual Windows, Jaws can read. A few weeks ago, I read the files normally. Could anyone help me solve this. I use Office 2010, Windows 7 32 bit and Jaws 12. I much appreciate your help. Thanks in advance, Nam Duong Tuan Nam Email: tuannamdu...@gmail.com Yahoo ID: tuannamfriend Skype Name: duongtuannam1992 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP
This is driving me crazy. I just did a disk cleanup on my laptop but I don't remember the command which will read the available memory on my C drive. If someone knows that answer, I'd appreciate having the info asap. Thanks very much. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP
Sorry mate, but I still need to know how much RAM is available on my laptop's main C drive. What I'm looking for is how to find that information on a laptop as opposed to a desktop. Can you tell me which laptop key strokes I can use to learn how much RAM is now available on my C drive? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 6:05 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP Hi John, You can't find what isn't there. You will find the available memory in the properties of your computer, and available disk space in the properties of the disk in question. Memory, and disk storage are not the same, but I think we covered this some time ago. smile HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 3:33 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP This is driving me crazy. I just did a disk cleanup on my laptop but I don't remember the command which will read the available memory on my C drive. If someone knows that answer, I'd appreciate having the info asap. Thanks very much. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP
Hi David. Sorry if I didn't make my request clear. What I'm trying to find out is which key stroke I can use to find out how much RAM I have available on the C drive of my laptop. I just did a complete cleaning and I'd like to know how much RAM I gained in the process. If you can take me through that procedure, I'd appreciate it. I can find it on my desktop but I can't figure out how to get the same information on the laptop. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 4:32 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP Memory on your C drive, none. Storage, now there is another matter. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 3:33 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP This is driving me crazy. I just did a disk cleanup on my laptop but I don't remember the command which will read the available memory on my C drive. If someone knows that answer, I'd appreciate having the info asap. Thanks very much. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP
Mike, I'm using Windows 7. Will the same sequence work on that kind of operating system? John JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 4:22 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP Hi John, Try the following; 1. Click on My Computer from the desktop. 2. Highlight your Local Disk C, but do not open it, invoke the Alt + enter keystroke for properties. You can also press Shift + F10, arrow up to properties press enter 3. Route your Jaws cursor to the PC cursor with the Insert / Jaws Key + NumPad Minus / Jaws Cursor Key. 4. Press the page up / NumPad 9 key. 5. Now, arrow down 1 line at a time to get the information you're looking for. Hope this helped. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: John Justice To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 12:33 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP This is driving me crazy. I just did a disk cleanup on my laptop but I don't remember the command which will read the available memory on my C drive. If someone knows that answer, I'd appreciate having the info asap. Thanks very much. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] NOW I UNDERSTAND HOW SOME NEWBEES MIGHT FEEL
Recently, I made a serious request for the key strokes I would need to learn the available RAM on my laptop. Several people were kind enough to provide the information but one or two others decided to turn it into a joke or a poke at me for the article I managed to get printed. If the same thing happened to one of our list members who was genuinely trying to learn something, that person might go off and complain vociferously about the attitude displayed by a technology based list like this one. I do believe that some of our more capable and knowledgeable members do tend to forget that there are many levels of understanding represented by the participants of this group. Perhaps a better approach might have been to ascertain whether the request was a serious one before taking humorous pot shots at the sender. LOL! JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] itunes is a pain
Leslie, I believe that you may have conflicting ITune versions in your system. What you may have to do is to completely eliminate all files pertaining to that program, then start all over again. I'm not referring to the song data though. You can download that onto a separate jump drive but you will probably have to do a serious cleaning, remove all ITunes and ITunes related files other than songs, then re-install a new version from the site. It's free so that shouldn't present an issue. You are trying to read library files created by a newer version of the software, but you are using an older version to do it. How that happened, I really don't know but I believe that the only real solution is what is called a clean installation of the program. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of leslie ferrell Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 3:23 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] itunes is a pain this is the message I get when I try to upgrade itunes on my windows 7 with jaws 11.the file library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes. okay button. Leslie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Considering a new computer, what should I get
Matt, There are two ways you can go with this option. If you already have a current version of Jaws, then I suggest either a desktop or laptop loaded with Windows 7. Most programs produced by Microsoft will function with jaws. There are a few exceptions which are included in the older Microsoft Office versions like 2000 and 2003. But there is a Microsoft office 2010 Home and Business package which is quite reasonable and contains all or most of the programs you will need. One of those programs is Outlook 2010 which is, in my opinion, one of the best and most accessible e-mail software packages. Not only does it provide excellent e-mail processing, storage and mailing, but it also has a great calendar which can be set up to advise you when a special date is coming up. The Contacts list is similar to the one used in Outlook Express but this program offers a great deal more than the software you are now using. Office 2010 Home and business also includes Microsoft Word, an excellent word processor and Excel, one of the best known spread sheet programs around. The alternative to continuing with Microsoft Windows would involve the acquisition of an Apple system. Apple offers similar program options to Windows but it is much less prone to virus infections. From what I understand, Apple will provide upgrades to their systems at much more reasonable rates than Freedom Scientific now requires. However, there is a considerable learning curve involved since you will be using an entirely different operating system. Some of Apple's web browsers aren't as easily navigated as Internet Explorer. Their Safari system does have some access issues. Apple provides outstanding customer support. These days matt, the costs are similar when comparing a Windows based system and something like a mac Pro. Even now, there are many more programs written for Windows than there are for Apple's systems. But since many of these new software packages aren't accessible to us with screen readers, that may not be a serious drawback. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Matt Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 2:02 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Considering a new computer, what should I get Ok, I wanted to repeat this question. I am considering a new computer, would like to start fresh, and stay on top of all of the keeping up with the restore disks, and maintenance, and just have all go swimmingly and as if by perfect design, don't ya know? hahahahah, yeah right... right? But anyway, what operating system do you guys suggest, since I use jaws? What works? What would have an email program which would allow me to have group email addresses, where-by I could email a lot of contacts, hide the list in a bcc line, and all that? I write prayer requests for my church and send out to a large group from outlook express on my windows xp home machine right now. I'm tired of fighting this tired draggy old thing, and would like to step it up. Thanks, Matt For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] JUNKMAIL ISSUE, WINDOWS 7, OUTLOOK 2010
I'm having a problem where a lot of messages are ending up in my Junkmail folder. I have the setting at its lowest option but 13 messages from Jaws Users alone were in that folder. Is there a way to set up message rules or other options for Outlook 2010 which will eliminate this annoying problem? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] WHAT ARE BYTES ANYWAY?
Good idea, rick. Did I get the terms correctly regarding bytes, kilobytes, megabytes and terabytes? I will include your suggestion before submitting this article to one of my editors for publication. Since many blind people use computers, I thought that this might be a useful discussion. Thanks for your idea about clearing up the difference between RAM memory and storage memory. If you can give me some input on that, I'll not only add it to the article but I'll mention you as a source of information. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 7:04 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] WHAT ARE BYTES ANYWAY? Hi John, This is a nice dissertation on the subject, but it would be helpful to the not so literate computer user to keep a clear distinction between hard drive storage, and, physical memory (ram). So many computer terms are used inter-changeably, that it can become confusing. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 6:25 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] WHAT ARE BYTES ANYWAY? This message is for Yvonne and anyone else who might have been wondering about these terms which are batted back and forth so readily by computer users. A byte is a single exchange of digital data. It is the minimal measurement of any digital exchange. 1 kilobyte = one thousand bytes. 1 megabyte =one thousand kilobytes or one million bytes. In Yvonne's question, she asked how many kilobytes are in 7 megabytes. 7 megabytes = 7 thousand kilobytes or 7 million bytes of data transmitted in a second. That is one incredibly fast transfer speed. You should be aware however, that the figure mentioned is a selling point. You will get that kind of speed some of the time when all conditions are optimal. Many things can impact that speed however. That would include, internet conditions at the time of the transmission, the condition of the fiber optic cable, weather and so on. But what impacts download speed the most are two factors. 1.Your own individual computer, 2. The current usage on that particular internet service provider's network. Let me reassure you Yvonne that even at the worst of times, fiber optic transmission is many times faster than any conventional cable network and often hundreds of times faster than any dial up connection. The reason for that is simple although the technology is light years away from what we started with. Fiber optic is literally information sent through glass fiber by equipment which uses light rather than electricity to carry modulated signals. One fiber optic cable can handle thousands of simultaneous transmissions. By the time the signal reaches your computer of course, it has been converted to standard electronic formats. But the speed between various conversion points is nothing less than phenomenal! It is relatively new technology however and as such, tends to be considerably more expensive when compared to standard cable networks. There are commercials out there which try to claim that new technology has made older style cable systems as fast as fiber optics. They have certainly improved their download speeds but even at their best and most expensive speeds, they are still operating at about half the download speed of a fiber optic system. But why should anyone care about that speed? As technology has developed, software has increased in complexity and has grown in size as a result. In the year 2000, the average size of a computer program was about six hundred kilobytes. Today, the average size of a piece of ordinary software is two megabytes. When a computer user is dealing with software or downloads which are that big or larger, he or she needs to get that information into the computer as quickly as possible. Even with today's amazing improvements in service, the potential for interruption or corruption of a large file during transfer is still a possibility. Here's an example of what I mean. If a computer user downloads a song which contains multiple media such as music, video, static data and functional parameters, one song can be as much as three megabytes in size. If anything interferes with that download before it is completed, the entire program might be rendered useless. The idea therefore is to transmit data as quickly as possible. The longer the connection between two computers exists, the potential for interruption increases exponentially. The introduction of download services like Apple, Audio.com and net flicks, means that more and more people are obtaining their entertainment over the internet rather than purchasing hard copies. Think about
Re: [Blind-Computing] WHAT ARE BYTES ANYWAY?
More great info. Thanks David. Between you and rick, this article is going to be a winner. Thanks. John JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 7:57 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] WHAT ARE BYTES ANYWAY? Let us not forget the fact that there are 8 bits in a byte and 1024 bytes in a kilobyte. The fact is boys and girls although a hard drive for example may indeed have a trillion bytes of storage it is in fact only a 931 gigabyte drive. This is because hard drive manufacturers operate on the base 10 system where as computers function on the base 2 system in that the only 2 states of electricity are on or off. Hence forth a zero indicates that the power is off where as a one means that the power is on. When it boils down to the lowest common denominator this is all a computer is capable of doing. There was a time when I could write my name just for fun in binary language but then I discovered girls and thought there was better things to do with my time. David Ferrin Most people don't know what they're doing and a lot of them are really good at it. - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 7:03 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] WHAT ARE BYTES ANYWAY? Hi John, This is a nice dissertation on the subject, but it would be helpful to the not so literate computer user to keep a clear distinction between hard drive storage, and, physical memory (ram). So many computer terms are used inter-changeably, that it can become confusing. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 6:25 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] WHAT ARE BYTES ANYWAY? This message is for Yvonne and anyone else who might have been wondering about these terms which are batted back and forth so readily by computer users. A byte is a single exchange of digital data. It is the minimal measurement of any digital exchange. 1 kilobyte = one thousand bytes. 1 megabyte =one thousand kilobytes or one million bytes. In Yvonne's question, she asked how many kilobytes are in 7 megabytes. 7 megabytes = 7 thousand kilobytes or 7 million bytes of data transmitted in a second. That is one incredibly fast transfer speed. You should be aware however, that the figure mentioned is a selling point. You will get that kind of speed some of the time when all conditions are optimal. Many things can impact that speed however. That would include, internet conditions at the time of the transmission, the condition of the fiber optic cable, weather and so on. But what impacts download speed the most are two factors. 1.Your own individual computer, 2. The current usage on that particular internet service provider's network. Let me reassure you Yvonne that even at the worst of times, fiber optic transmission is many times faster than any conventional cable network and often hundreds of times faster than any dial up connection. The reason for that is simple although the technology is light years away from what we started with. Fiber optic is literally information sent through glass fiber by equipment which uses light rather than electricity to carry modulated signals. One fiber optic cable can handle thousands of simultaneous transmissions. By the time the signal reaches your computer of course, it has been converted to standard electronic formats. But the speed between various conversion points is nothing less than phenomenal! It is relatively new technology however and as such, tends to be considerably more expensive when compared to standard cable networks. There are commercials out there which try to claim that new technology has made older style cable systems as fast as fiber optics. They have certainly improved their download speeds but even at their best and most expensive speeds, they are still operating at about half the download speed of a fiber optic system. But why should anyone care about that speed? As technology has developed, software has increased in complexity and has grown in size as a result. In the year 2000, the average size of a computer program was about six hundred kilobytes. Today, the average size of a piece of ordinary software is two megabytes. When a computer user is dealing with software or downloads which are that big or larger, he or she needs to get that information into the computer as quickly as possible. Even with today's amazing improvements in service, the potential for interruption or corruption of a large file during
Re: [Blind-Computing] a problem shutting down in windows 7
Rosemarie, I'd like to add a thought or two to David's excellent suggestions. However, on my machine, if you press the Windows key and hear the blank indicating that you are in the Search window, my computer will move directly to the Shut Down if you press the right arrow. This is what Windows 7 calls a Split command. That means that if you press the right arrow again, you will be taken to a series of options or, you can just press enter on Shut Down and that is what will happen. Now, when you buy a new computer, the software which comes with it is often months out of date. So, when you bring it up, Windows 7 will try to correct that situation. In the beginning, for that reason, there might be quite a few updates that have to be added. This isn't a bad thing. Unlike XP, Windows 7 will automatically update certain elements of your software without being asked. It is possible to set your computer to load those programs or updates without bothering you at all. If your new system is configured like that, when you go into Shut Down, many of those updates will be performed before the system closes down. Don't worry about that, Rosemarie. Windows 7 is a marvelous piece of software and it's a great deal more self reliant than anything Microsoft has developed to date. David's suggestion of how to access the Updates function is a good one. Just like XP, Windows 7 has a display of programs which have been made prominent. One of them is the Windows Update. So if you begin at the Search field, you can arrow up or arrow down until you hear Update. But you can also type Windows Update in the Search field. As you are typing, Windows 7 will give you options of what it assumes you might be looking for. If you don't hear what you want, keep typing. Don't worry Rosemarie. Your new computer is doing what it's supposed to be doing. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 12:37 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] a problem shutting down in windows 7 Hello there; Well, there's 2 ways you can shutdown; 1, go to desktop and press alt+f4 you will be asked, what you want the computer to do, so, use arrow key and choose shutdown. The second way is, Go to start menu, you hear, Menu search edit, Just left arrow you should land on shut down split button, just press enter. As for the updates? Yu can find these, by going to desktop, Highlight computer, Bring up properties, Now tab and enter on, Check for updates, Then you can tab to see how many updates there are, Or conversely, You can choose update from the shutdown menu, and the computer will update then shut down. Maybe one of the updates is the service pack 1, and you will need to check that one. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rosemarie Chavarria Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 12:22 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] a problem shutting down in windows 7 Hi, everyone, I just got a new computer last week. It has windows 7 home premium on it but I'm having a bit of a problem shutting down when I do it through the start menu. It takes quite awhile to shut down. A friend of mine told me to hit the power button but not as if to do a hard shutdown. I'm also being asked to install new updates all the time after I've already done so. Is there something I might be doing wrong? Any helpful hint or suggestion will be very much appreciated. Thanks so much in advance. Rosemarie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] WHAT ARE BYTES ANYWAY?
This message is for Yvonne and anyone else who might have been wondering about these terms which are batted back and forth so readily by computer users. A byte is a single exchange of digital data. It is the minimal measurement of any digital exchange. 1 kilobyte = one thousand bytes. 1 megabyte =one thousand kilobytes or one million bytes. In Yvonne's question, she asked how many kilobytes are in 7 megabytes. 7 megabytes = 7 thousand kilobytes or 7 million bytes of data transmitted in a second. That is one incredibly fast transfer speed. You should be aware however, that the figure mentioned is a selling point. You will get that kind of speed some of the time when all conditions are optimal. Many things can impact that speed however. That would include, internet conditions at the time of the transmission, the condition of the fiber optic cable, weather and so on. But what impacts download speed the most are two factors. 1.Your own individual computer, 2. The current usage on that particular internet service provider's network. Let me reassure you Yvonne that even at the worst of times, fiber optic transmission is many times faster than any conventional cable network and often hundreds of times faster than any dial up connection. The reason for that is simple although the technology is light years away from what we started with. Fiber optic is literally information sent through glass fiber by equipment which uses light rather than electricity to carry modulated signals. One fiber optic cable can handle thousands of simultaneous transmissions. By the time the signal reaches your computer of course, it has been converted to standard electronic formats. But the speed between various conversion points is nothing less than phenomenal! It is relatively new technology however and as such, tends to be considerably more expensive when compared to standard cable networks. There are commercials out there which try to claim that new technology has made older style cable systems as fast as fiber optics. They have certainly improved their download speeds but even at their best and most expensive speeds, they are still operating at about half the download speed of a fiber optic system. But why should anyone care about that speed? As technology has developed, software has increased in complexity and has grown in size as a result. In the year 2000, the average size of a computer program was about six hundred kilobytes. Today, the average size of a piece of ordinary software is two megabytes. When a computer user is dealing with software or downloads which are that big or larger, he or she needs to get that information into the computer as quickly as possible. Even with today's amazing improvements in service, the potential for interruption or corruption of a large file during transfer is still a possibility. Here's an example of what I mean. If a computer user downloads a song which contains multiple media such as music, video, static data and functional parameters, one song can be as much as three megabytes in size. If anything interferes with that download before it is completed, the entire program might be rendered useless. The idea therefore is to transmit data as quickly as possible. The longer the connection between two computers exists, the potential for interruption increases exponentially. The introduction of download services like Apple, Audio.com and net flicks, means that more and more people are obtaining their entertainment over the internet rather than purchasing hard copies. Think about that for a moment. How much of the software on your computer has been downloaded, rather than installed from a hard disk? Most computers sold today have hard drives that are at least two hundred and fifty gigabytes in size. That kind of memory was unheard of even ten years ago. A gigabyte is one thousand megabytes. One computer expert surmised that there is more memory in personal computers today than there was in all of the government's computers back in the year, 2000. I believe that one of our list members has a portable hard drive that is several terabytes in size. A terabyte is one thousand gigabytes. As time passes, we, as blind computer users, are relying on the dependability of our computers to provide access to the world around us. In my opinion, the only way to assure us of reliable download capability is by obtaining the fastest possible internet service. That is fiber optic for the moment. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] NEW SYSTEM, SPECIAL REQUEST
Not long ago, Doris sent me a zip file which contained the Andre Lewis sound scheme and the file of sounds which make up that scheme. She also sent me a link to download a program which unzips 7Zip files. I'm now working on a completely different computer and I can't figure out how to transfer the files from one system to another. I know it's a nuisance, but could you please send along both those bits of information in one file? I'd sincerely appreciate it. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] NEW SYSTEM, SPECIAL REQUEST
An update on this request. I used a jump drive and copied the original files so that I can load this sound scape onto my laptop computer. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 4:29 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] NEW SYSTEM, SPECIAL REQUEST Not long ago, Doris sent me a zip file which contained the Andre Lewis sound scheme and the file of sounds which make up that scheme. She also sent me a link to download a program which unzips 7Zip files. I'm now working on a completely different computer and I can't figure out how to transfer the files from one system to another. I know it's a nuisance, but could you please send along both those bits of information in one file? I'd sincerely appreciate it. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] REPORT ON ALTERNATE SOUND SCHEMES
This might be getting old for some people so I'll try to make it brief. I have tried some of the other Windows Sound Schemes and I couldn't find any audible response. I did create my own scheme called Personal which seems to work well enough. But I still think that the audio provided by Andre Lewis is the best by far. One odd thing though. In Windows 7, the Startup and Shut Down sounds which were created by Andre Lewis don't appear to operate with Windows 7. The same default sound is present that was in the Windows Default scheme. All of the other sounds still operate. Weirdest of all, some of those clicks which identify programs opening up start before the actual Windows start up music plays. I'm using Windows 7 Professional by the way. Okay. That's it people. Thanks very much for your help in locating and downloading the Andre Lewis scheme. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] ANDRE LEWIS SOUND SCAPES FOR WINDOWS 7
As I understand it, it's a sound scape which means that it will just be one more added to those already in the Sounds and Audio section of the control panel. If it doesn't work, I'll just go back into that settings display and load another one which would include the Windows Default, the one Windows 7 uses automatically. There are lots of different sound scapes there. I'm really curious to see if any of those other ones make a difference. That remains to be seen. Even at the worst of times, the speech would still work so these are just additional sounds which tell you what your computer is doing. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of kimsan Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 4:22 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] ANDRE LEWIS SOUND SCAPES FOR WINDOWS 7 So these will work with windows 7? How do we sample what we will be installing? It seems to be an excicutable? www.BlindAccessTraining.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doris and Chris Sent: 30 July, 2011 9:31 AM To: blind computing mailing list Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] ANDRE LEWIS SOUND SCAPES FOR WINDOWS 7 I see waht I can find here. You have successfully uploaded a file called sound_scheme_andre_lewis.7z (12.4 MB) to sendspace. Use the following link to retrieve your file: http://www.sendspace.com/file/d5lj62 This has both the installer and the archive versions. hth Doris At 11:06 AM 7/30/2011, you wrote: Doris, I no longer have that program. Could you possibly send me a link to it and I'll give it a try. Thanks for your suggestions. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doris and Chris Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 6:25 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] ANDRE LEWIS SOUND SCAPES FOR WINDOWS 7 I am stil on xp myself here. I know the sound scheme you are talking about and am using it myself. Have you tried installing it under win 7? I do not see why the sounds should not work. You can always assign sound events manualy thru the sounds and audio aplet in control panel. hth Doris At 05:57 PM 7/29/2011, you wrote: Hi group, Does anyone know if Andre Lewis did develop a sound scape for Windows 7? He had a great one for Windows XP but I have lost his contact information. For those of you who don't know what I mean by a sound scape, this man created a whole new set of sounds which were much better than the original Microsoft system. They would tell you what was happening with your system by executing a different sound for each operation. I enjoyed it because you could tell whether a file was opening correctly or was stuck. If something wrong occurred, you would hear another sound. Windows 7 does a pretty good job but there is so much more that can be added. If anyone has ideas about improving on the Windows 7 sound scape, I'd appreciate any guidance I can get. Thanks in advance. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] CAN'T OPEN A 7Z FILE
Doris sent along that Andre Lewis sound scape in a 7Z file format. My Windows 7 system won't open it. What file can I use to do that? I tried downloading RegWork but it doesn't seem to be accessible. Any help would be welcome. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] CAN'T OPEN A 7Z FILE
Got it Larry and thanks very much. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of LaMcAs Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2011 12:40 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CAN'T OPEN A 7Z FILE Go to the link under my signature and get 7zip Larry Flax GD (Guide Dog) Elliot RTG (Retired Guide Dog) London, UK Multiple Installer http://ninite.com Flash Updater http://updateflash.org/ -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: 31 July 2011 17:17 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] CAN'T OPEN A 7Z FILE Doris sent along that Andre Lewis sound scape in a 7Z file format. My Windows 7 system won't open it. What file can I use to do that? I tried downloading RegWork but it doesn't seem to be accessible. Any help would be welcome. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] CAN'T OPEN A 7Z FILE
Got it Mike and thanks everyone for your prompt responses. By the way, as Kinson mentioned, it works just fine. In fact, there's a download which is called Windows.x which appears to work with just about anything. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara In Arcadia Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2011 1:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CAN'T OPEN A 7Z FILE Hi John, Below is a direct link to 7Zip. http://www.jaws-users.com/programs/FileManagement/7zip.html Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: John Justice To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2011 9:16 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] CAN'T OPEN A 7Z FILE Doris sent along that Andre Lewis sound scape in a 7Z file format. My Windows 7 system won't open it. What file can I use to do that? I tried downloading RegWork but it doesn't seem to be accessible. Any help would be welcome. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
