[JAWS-Users] Outlook 2010 suddnly slow and crashing all the time
Hello list, Perhaps someone can help me out. I recently got a new Windows 7 Dell with Office 2010 and other than the learning curve of learnign Windows and the new Office, things have been more or less going ok. Today however, Outlook starting getting real buggy on me. Up until now, when deleting an email message, Jaws was right away responsive and would begin to read the next message with no problem. Now however, Jaws will often suffer a prolonged speech delay before going on to the next email. I get over 200 messages a day between mailing lists, business and personal and so on, so one can imagine how exasperating this can become. Also, during the first few days, I didn't have a problem with Outlook, but again, today it started crashing on me and I am getting those Outlook not responding error messages where I'm asked if I want to restart the program or wait until it responds etc. I can't remember doing anything to my system or changing any particular setting so I was wondering if others are in fact dealing with these sort of issues. Like I said, up until today, things have been more or less fine. I am using the latest Jaws 13 release from last week. Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW 13 and Outlook 2010 issue
Well, low and behold, I think that's it. I didn't turn the mouse pad off, but rather have made a conscious effort not to rest my wrists on the pc while typing. Don't I feel like a ninny. I was getting incredibly frustrated. I'll probably go and disable the mouse pad though. Thanks again, -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 4:11 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW 13 and Outlook 2010 issue Hello I suspect the problem your having is, Your touching the mousePad, I would suggest you turn off the mouse pad, In windows 7, 1, start menu edit box, Type mouse 2, now enter on mouse, you will hear mouse properties, 3, shift+tab one time, Now right arrow to device, Now tab and Disable the mouse pad. Hope this helps. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Annette Carr Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:23 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW 13 and Outlook 2010 issue Here are some ideas to what you can try. Are you using a laptop? If so, there is a chance that your thumbs or hands are touching the mouse pad. If the mouse pad is set to click when you lift your finger, you might be accidently moving the mouse. On most laptops there is a way to turn the mouse pad off. Turn JAWS off and have a sighted person use the computer and see if they have the same problem. At some point I had a brand new laptop with the mouse pointer embedded into the keyboard between the G and H keys that had a short in it. HTH, Annette . -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of CrisMunoz54 Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 4:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW 13 and Outlook 2010 issue Hello list, I am tackling my new Win 7 machine with Outlook 2010 and have one of my emails set up. I'm having one issue that I'm not sure what may be wrong or if I've got some setting that needs adjusting. When composing or replying to a message, the window seems to jump around on me. If it's a new email, I'll be typing and after a few words, I'll find myself in either the start menu or desktop, same message window's subject field or main Outlook list view. I'm always having to alt tab back to the message window or tab down from the subject field to get back to where I want to type. When replying to an email, I'm always being placed in the original email text below. Again, this is after typing a few words. I don't' know what I may or may not be doing and have to the best of my knowledge checked and unchecked whatever necessary checkboxes in order for JFW to better interact with Outlook. I thought I'd ask around here to see if anyone else is experiencing this or if they had any ideas? I'm writing this message on my old machine since the jumping around is making it nearly impossible for me to compose a message on my new one. 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/ 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/
[JAWS-Users] JFW 13 and Outlook 2010 issue
Hello list, I am tackling my new Win 7 machine with Outlook 2010 and have one of my emails set up. Im having one issue that Im not sure what may be wrong or if Ive got some setting that needs adjusting. When composing or replying to a message, the window seems to jump around on me. If its a new email, Ill be typing and after a few words, Ill find myself in either the start menu or desktop, same message windows subject field or main Outlook list view. Im always having to alt tab back to the message window or tab down from the subject field to get back to where I want to type. When replying to an email, Im always being placed in the original email text below. Again, this is after typing a few words. I dont know what I may or may not be doing and have to the best of my knowledge checked and unchecked whatever necessary checkboxes in order for JFW to better interact with Outlook. I thought Id ask around here to see if anyone else is experiencing this or if they had any ideas? Im writing this message on my old machine since the jumping around is making it nearly impossible for me to compose a message on my new one. Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] scripting
I would also appreciate this link if it's still active. Please contact me at crismuno...@gmail.com Thanks, -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:40 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scripting I use to be on a blind webers mailing list and this lady who teaches scripting, word press etc posted this link to her site or a dropbox link (don't remember exactly) but I clicked on it and grabbed it as well. Email me off list and I can dropbox it to ya if you want it still. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Merv Keck Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 5:04 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scripting Hey There: That book sounds like something I would be very interested in getting. Is it May I ask where you found this title? Thanks in advance blind5sparrow -Original Message- From: rouillardm...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:04 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scripting Thank you. In a message dated 1/24/2012 5:50:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, kimsans...@aol.com writes: Hi, It's called Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Writing JFW Scripts, But Didn't Know Whom to Ask. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of rouillardm...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 1:02 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scripting If you don't mind my asking, what is the name of the book you are using? I too am interested in learning jaws scripting. Thanks! Mike In a message dated 1/24/2012 4:00:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, kimsans...@aol.com writes: Hi Thanks for the tips guys. Slowly making my way through this book and so far I got the keystroke to say my name is kimsan after pressing CTRL shift N from within notepad. Back to mo reading! -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike O'Brien Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 10:18 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scripting Hi The worst thing I have seen writing scripts is that you can put your script into a never ending loop, which will make JAWS respond very very slowly. You usually have to kill JAWS and restart it. But then you can fix or delete the offending script. Often in a script that needs to loop a few times, I'll put a safety counter in the loop and increment or decrement it and when it hits the limit, get out of the loop immediately. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Bissett, Tom Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 12:50 To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] scripting Hi, As long as you only alter or create scripts in your personal directory and don't modify anything in the default [all users] directory you won't mess anything up. You can always roll back by deleting the offending scripts in your personal directory. Regards Tom Bisset -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: January 24, 2012 12:14 PM To: JawsUsers Subject: [JAWS-Users] scripting Hi, I am finally going to do it! Well not all of it because this book I found has a crap load of information. What pointers/recommendations would a person have for the person who is starting to learn scripting? I quickly skimmed through it and there are a couple of small scrips of which they want us to put together but mainly can I potentially mess something up? Lol, this is still a new laptop I have and I would hate to kill it already. 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/ 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
Re: [JAWS-Users] Forgot command for Research it!
Insert + spacebar and then the letter r. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of rouillardm...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 12:50 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Forgot command for Research it! Hello, The command would be insert+f2, then hit the letter r for research it, then hit enter. Mike In a message dated 1/24/2012 3:48:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, adi...@bellsouth.net writes: Dear Friends, Looks like all that stuff I did back in the Woodstock Generation is catching up with me! LOL! No, I am not having a Senior Moment, not quite there yet! I forgot the command to bring up Research it. I am using JAWS 11 and XP-Home. Thanks very much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Join a Free Voice Chat Site Community on the Web! Would you like to meet other blind or visually impaired individuals from across the country and around the world? Do you like challenging games, old time radio,adapted cooking techniques, book clubs, product presentations, and much more? Join our free chat community at www.Out-Of-Sight.net Catch the vision, it's Out of Sight! - Original Message - From: Flor Lynch florl...@iol.ie To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 2:19 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Not Shutting Down With JAWS running, as now, Go into your Task manager with ctrl-alt-del or control shift escape, and when there press j once or more times until jfw.exe is highlighted. That will be your procedure in the event of JAWS not shutting down correctly. then, you will press alt-e to end Task, and then if you need to, after the windows dingding Press enter to confirm. - Original Message - From: Geoff Connor gjcon...@shaw.ca To: Jfw Mailing List jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 5:59 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Not Shutting Down Good morning all. I'm currently using Jaws 13 on my computer and am experiencing a problem. Every once in awhile, when I shut my computer off, Jaws doesn't shut down properly and my computer just hangs. I try to turn Jaws back on so I can shut my computer down but am unsuccessful. Has anyone else experienced this problem and if so, can I fix it? Thanks. Geoff 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: [JAWS-Users] gw Skype
I noticed whenI had GW Skype installed on my system, I would often not get incoming phone call notices and other sound notifications would also not come up. This was even the case when I had the traditional Skype program running and had the GW Skype application completely off. Calls would go to voice mail, I wouldn't get any ringtone when making a call, etc. I finally uninstalled GW Skype because it dididn't meet my phone calling needs, but ever since then, I haven't had any of the issues mentioned above. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Patti Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 8:20 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] gw Skype Hey Gang, Has anyone been having any problems calling people on GWSkype? I called a friend that has GWSkype, but he couldn't hear it ringing. He heard me hang up, but no in coming calls. He tried to call me, but it didn't ring on my end, and I heard him hang up. Does anyone know how to fix this? I really like this skype, but if I can't make any calls I'll have to go back to the other skype. Patti Interesting, so if I understand correctly people are complaining about a little advertisement every once in a while. I'm not surprised to be honest. The program works fine and they made it screen reader independent so don't look a gift horse in the mouth as the old saying goes. Personally I know of several people who could benefit from an easier interface than what is available in Skype. Also obviously I can use either option but it is nice to work with a program that involves less effort. David Ferrin http://www.jaws-users.com -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 8:07 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] gw Skype This is true, but for me it is a small inconvenience for a very accessible version of Skype. I am very appreciative and gracious they extended the offer to us JAWS users. Al -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of André van Deventer Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 2:44 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] gw skype And I believe the gw skype has some of the usual gw micro crappy advertising material on it that you can't get rid of. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Steve Sent: 29 December 2011 01:55 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] gw skype Why? First, there are scripts for Skype, don't know about the latest version, but I have Skype version 5 something. Second, the GwSkype program works with any screen reader. - Original Message - From: Owen Palamountain owen...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 5:05 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] gw skype Will Freedom Scientific be bringing anything out for Skype like gw micro has done? Kind regards Owen Palamountain Email Address: owen...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 390 750 Skype Name: owen6510820 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lion_person 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: [JAWS-Users] Why bother with MSE when there are so many other antivirus/spyware software options available?
It works perfectly well with Jaws and isn't a resource hog like some other programs. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dujari, Prateek Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 2:00 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Why bother with MSE when there are so many other antivirus/spyware software options available? Hello. I have noticed that Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) software seems to be a favorite for many listers here. There are so may other software options for virus and spyware protection some of them paid and some free and accessible with JAWS. So is there any special reason why I should bother and indeed start using MSE? For example I have McAffee and super antispyware on my windows 7 PC. What is my incentive to go with MSE other than the free price of MSE? Prateek 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/
[JAWS-Users] Editing text within a cell or merged cells in Excel
Hello list, So I cant seem to recall how to do this, but I want to edit text in an Excel cell/merged cells. When Im typing in a cell and backspacing, thats fine but if I want to go back and either fix or change something, other than erasing everything, I dont remember how to do it. Im using JFW 13 and Excel 2003, but I will be upgrading to the various Office 2010 applications shortly so a refresher on how to do this in either instance would be much appreciated. Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing text within a cell or merged cells in Excel
Ah, thanks, that appears to be it. Don't I feel silly for not remembering that. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of leonard morris Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 4:52 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing text within a cell or merged cells in Excel When I want to edit a cell in Excel 2007 I use the f2 key. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of CrisMunoz54 Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 8:49 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Editing text within a cell or merged cells in Excel Hello list, So I can't seem to recall how to do this, but I want to edit text in an Excel cell/merged cells. When I'm typing in a cell and backspacing, that's fine but if I want to go back and either fix or change something, other than erasing everything, I don't remember how to do it. I'm using JFW 13 and Excel 2003, but I will be upgrading to the various Office 2010 applications shortly so a refresher on how to do this in either instance would be much appreciated. 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[JAWS-Users] Jaws compatibility with VPNs?
Hello list, Does anyone have experience with VPN services and if so, theyre accessibility wit Jaws? Be it free or paid? I was looking at some such as: Hotspot http://www.ghacks.net/2007/11/27/use-hotspot-shield-to-access-us-only-websi tes-like-hulu-and-pandora/ Shield, Ultra http://www.ghacks.net/2009/09/15/access-us-only-services-like-hulu-abc-or-p andora-with-ultravpn/ VPN, Vypr http://www.ghacks.net/2010/10/31/use-vyprvpn-to-access-us-only-websites/ VNP and TunnelBear http://www.tunnelbear.com/ Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] new way to access skype
Works fine with Jaws. It is quite stripped down though. Video calling aside, there are many telephone features not included in this release. Call forwarding, etc. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 8:16 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] new way to access skype I have it although not tried it as of yet. What are folks finding as to it's usability? David Ferrin http://www.jaws-users.com -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Brandon Misch Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 8:52 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] new way to access skype Hey everyone, i learned of a new program called gw Skype from gw micro the makers of window-eyes. It works with jaws 13 as well as older versions of jaws. 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: [JAWS-Users] suggestion for the symbols dialog
I do translation work and often have to work with accented letters and other non-English symbols. Below is a cheet sheet I use for such occasions with links to other resources. Windows - Microsoft Word Codes These codes apply to Microsoft Word on Windows only. If you are using another software package, use use must use one of the other http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/international/accents/index.html#win methods of inputting accents. This page list codes for accented letters and other characters. The list is organized by type. These tables show select codes only, not all possible codes. NOTE: Word also has the Insert Symbol tool, available on the Insert menu. See instructions http://language.la.psu.edu/tell/workshops/accents_in_word/index.html for Insert Symbol posted by the Center for Language Acquisition. http://language.la.psu.edu/ This Page 1. Letters http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/international/accents/codeword.html#accent#accent with Accents - (e.g. ó, ò, ñ) 2. Other http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/international/accents/codeword.html#foreign#foreign Foreign Characters - (e.g. ç, ¿, ß) 3. Links http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/international/accents/codeword.html#link#link to External References Letters with Accents This list is organized by Accent type. The sample shows a letter with that accent, and the Notes present any special comments about using that accent. For the Template, the symbol V means any vowel. Word for Windows Accent Codes ACCENT SAMPLE TEMPLATE NOTES Acute ó Ó Control+', V ' = apostrophe key Circumflex ô Ô Shift+Control+^, V Grave ò Ò Control+`, V Tilde ñ Ñ Shift+Control+~, V Only works with n,N,o,O,a,A Umlaut ö Ö Shift+Control+:, V := colon key Example 1: To type the letter ó, hold down the Control key, then press the apostrophe key. Release both keys and type o. The accented letter should appear. Example 2: To type the letter Ó, hold down the Control key, then press the apostrophe key. Release both keys and type O. The accented letter should appear. Example 3: To type ñ, hold down the Shift key, then the Control key, then the ~ key. Release all three keys, then type n. Top http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/international/accents/codeword.html#top#top of Page Other Foreign Characters This list is current for Word 2000. Some foreign characters may not have codes in earlier versions of Word. Word for Windows Foreign Character Codes SYMBOL NAME CODE NOTES ¡ Upside-down exclamation point Alt+Shift+Control+! Either Alt key works. ¿ Upside-down question mark Alt+Shift+Control+? Either Alt key works. Ç,ç French C cedille (caps/lowecase) Control+,,c Control+,,C For ç, press Control, then the comma key. Release then press c. Œ,œ OE ligature (caps/lowecase) Shift+Control+,o Shift+Control+,O ß German Sharp/Double S Shift+Control+,S Ø,ø Nordic O slash (caps/lowecase) Control+/,o Control+/,O Å,å Nordic A-ring, Angstrom sign (caps/lowecase) Shift+Control+@,a Shift+Control+@,A A with ring/Angstrom Sign Æ,æ Old English AE ligature (caps/lowecase) Shift+Control+,a Shift+Control+,A Ð,ð Old English eth (caps/lowecase) Control+',d Control+',D Icelandic/Old English eth ' = apostrophe key Example 1: To input Spanish upside down exclamation point ¡ (Alt+Shift+Control+!), hold down the Alt key, then the Shift key, the the Control key, then the ! key. Release all four keys, and the ¡ punctuation will appear. Example 2: To input French oe ligature œ (Shift+Control+,o), hold down the Shift key, then the Control key, then the key. Release all three keys and then type o to make the letter appear. Links to External References These are links to alternate instructions for inputting accents and other characters with the International Keyboard. * Penn http://language.la.psu.edu/tell/workshops/accents_in_word/index.html State Center for Language Acquisition * Penn http://www.libraries.psu.edu/artshumanities/romance/Accents.html State University Libraries -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 3:40 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] suggestion for the symnbols dialog Hi Inthane, Check out the link below see if this is what you want. http://www.jaws-users.com/text/MISC/SymbolsAndCharactersKeystrokes.zip Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: inthane To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] suggestion for the symnbols dialog -- sidebar: where did you get the symbol, and do you know where one might get a set of Ascii codes for such items? I had a fairly extensive list at
Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 13 failing to load on start up!
I know that on my machine, when I make adjustments to the msconfig be it unchecking active sync or quicktime or some other program that gets turned on for whatever reason, the Start Jaws automatically check box in the options/basic menu gets unchecked. Have you checked to see that your start Jaws automatically check box isn't getting unchecked for some odd reason? -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of (Lists) Paul Traynor Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 8:21 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 13 failing to load on start up! Hi Flor, No nothing that I can tell here and even with the recent jaws 13 update it still hasn't made any difference. Paul. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Flor Lynch Sent: 17 November 2011 23:04 To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 13 failing to load on start up! Paul, Any other updates waiting, such as for instance Adobe Flash? - Original Message - From: (Lists) Paul Traynor pauls_li...@eircom.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 3:03 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] jaws 13 failing to load on start up! Hi All, Jaws 13, windows XP home. After installing jaws 13 from the DVD and setting it to load up on start-up I rebooted the computer and it won't load up. Tried restarting a couple of times but it fails to start. However, if I then do the jaws unload keystrokes of alt + F4 followed by enter and use the keys, control + Alt + J it will load up. It acts like jaws is loaded but just not talking. I uninstalled then reinstalled from the download package on the FS web site but still the same behaviour. Anyone seen this before or have any ideas as to why it would act like this. Many thanks, Paul. -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 7 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 6372 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message 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/ -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 7 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 6498 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message 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: [JAWS-Users] re-what is the keystroke for copying a link
You can also press the application key or right mouse button on a link and depending on whether you're in Firefox or IE, press enter on the Copy Link Location or Copy Shortcut option. Also, if you're in Firefox, pressing insert+A twice quickly will bring up a window that displays the web address of the page that you're on and that you can copy to your clipboard. This doesn't work in IE though. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Pollard Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 10:13 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] re-what is the keystroke for copying a link jim,I think it is still,,Alt d.alan - Original Message - From: jim buckeye...@wowway.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 12:02 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] re-what is the keystroke for copying a link Thanks Hans: Thats just what I was trying to do. thanks again. Jim For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1411 / Virus Database: 2092/4022 - Release Date: 11/17/11 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: [JAWS-Users] Update for JAWS 13, Sneak Preview now available
Good stuff. That issue with tables in Word was especially bugging me. I thought I might have accidently messed with some setting that was stopping me from typing and navigating cells, but glad to see that it wasn't in fact me and that it's been fixed. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Eric Damery Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 11:12 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Update for JAWS 13, Sneak Preview now available All, We are in the final stages of testing the first JAWS 13 update and plan to release next Monday. We have decided to offer early access to this update for those that want it prior to the Auto Update next week. If you are interested, the instructions are below along with the list of changes since the DVD build 303 was posted. Regards, Eric Damery JAWS 13 Sneak Preview The next JAWS 13 hotfix is scheduled for November 14, 2011. If you would like an early preview of the upcoming release, use the access code 370702 to download and install the update as described below. Note that before attempting the update, you must have Internet access and JAWS running. Do the following to enter the access code. 1. Press INSERT+J to move focus to the JAWS window. 2. From the Help menu, choose About JAWS. 3. Choose the Special Update Code button, and then type 370702 in the Special Update Code edit box. 4. Choose OK to close the current dialog box, and then OK again to close the About JAWS dialog box. 5. Once this is done, just restart JAWS and the Auto Update will prompt you to receive the new build, JAWS 13.0.527. Enhancements and Improvements in JAWS 13 This page describes all improvements made from the first public beta release to the current JAWS 13 release. To download the latest release, visit the JAWS Downloads Web page http://www.freedomscientific.com/downloads/jaws/JAWS-downloads.asp . Enhancements in JAWS 13.0.527 (November 2011) * Resolved an issue encountered on some systems when updating authorization to JAWS 13. After updating authorization, you may need to restart JAWS in order for it to take affect. * Resolved a long-standing issue where it was sometimes necessary to reboot the computer in order to use JAWS if the application unexpectedly closed. * Resolved an issue where the braille cursor was not positioned as expected in edit fields when using Structured Mode. * The Primary and Secondary language for Convenient OCR can now be changed through Quick Settings (INSERT+V). * Documentation is now available describing the latest improvements in the JAWS scripting language. For more information, visit the Enhancements in Scripting http://www.freedomscientific.com/documentation/scripts/scripting-info.a sp Web page. * If more than one command prompt window is open, addressed an issue where JAWS would continue reading text from one command prompt window even after changing focus to the other. * Resolved an issue with Contracted English Braille translation where the number sign was not appearing directly before the number if the number was proceeded by a quote and a comma. * If the Results Viewer and Virtual Viewer are open at the same time, resolved an issue where pressing ESC would close both viewers. * Addressed an issue where JAWS was not playing a sound to identify checked items in some dialog boxes even if the current speech and sounds scheme was configured to do so. * Resolved an issue turning off the read only announcement in a speech and sounds scheme. * If you are using a braille display, JAWS no longer goes into Line Mode when renaming a file or folder. * In applications where JAWS can announce indented text, resolved an issue where JAWS was not speaking indentation information when using the Say Line command (INSERT+UP ARROW). * Pressing ALT+UP ARROW in the help text in Settings Center and Quick Settings now reads the prior sentence. * Resolved an issue with PAC Mate Desktop not starting correctly. * The Study Mode option is now only available if you are using a braille display that has a double row of cursor router and navrow buttons, such as the PAC Mate Portable Braille Display, or the Focus 40, Focus 80, and Focus 40 Blue braille displays. Study Mode is located under Braille Options in Quick Settings. * The Current Word Expand option is now only available in Quick Settings when contracted braille translation is set to Output only. * In the Startup Wizard, the Enable Flash Messages check box and Contracted Braille Translation combo box now have INSERT+F1 help. * Addressed issues that could occur when installing JAWS 13 while JAWS 12 and MAGic 11 are currently running. * Resolved an issue where nothing is heard when navigating to a visited link and the current speech and sounds scheme is
Re: [JAWS-Users] version 13 is released
God, that was fast. I was still submitting bug reports as of Saturday. Downloading it now. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 9:39 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] version 13 is released According to my news letter that just arrived in my inbox and confirming it by checking for updates 13 is good to go folks, have at it. David Ferrin Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want to impress people they don't like Will Rogers 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: [JAWS-Users] is today's official JFw13 release the same or diff from JFW13 beta3?and
It's sure on there. 13 official release is available for download. Links to access it are right ight on the homepage. Looking at the updates from the last beta to this final release, not much was done. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dujari, Prateek Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 9:50 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] is today's official JFw13 release the same or diff from JFW13 beta3?and hello all is today's official JFw13 release the same or diff from JFW13 beta3? I don't see any not note from FS to this regard at all! prateek 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/
[JAWS-Users] Issues with FSreader 2.0
Hello list, Recently I have been having trouble with FSReader and was wondering if anyone else was experiencing the same pproblems. I have a folder within my Documents called BookShare books where I keep all the titles Ive downloaded from Bookshare.org. I probably have over 600 titles Ive collected over the years and currently around 20 or so books that I have unzipped. Once I finished reading a book, Ill move it over to a subfolder within the BookShare Books folder called read. Easy enough right? Well, the last few times Ive opened up FSReader and did the whole ctl+o to go to the directory to select a new book (I switch between this foldr and a separate one I have for Newspapers and magazines), the directory doesnt seem to update. Books that I have finished reading and since moved to my read subfolder still appear and new titles that I have since unzipped dont show up at all. Ive tried doing the whole change directory thing with switching back and forth between certain folders that have other Daisy books and back to the Bookshare folder and so on, but its still the same. Ive also tried creating a new folder and moving the contents from the first folder to the new folder and still, only the 20 or so unzipped daisy books show up. I first noticed this with the new JFW 13 beta version and thought that may have been the problem, but I have recently also tried using FSReader with the older JFW versions on my pc (12, 11) and still no dice. Im pretty sure that this wasnt an issue before, but now it seems as though no matter which Jaws version I use, the situation is still the same. Also, I havent used the merge utility in JFW 13 to carry over my older Jaws settings if that makes any difference. Again, just wondering if anyone elses come across this issue and or if it may be a beta bug or if FSReader on my machine may just be buggy. I know FS isnt developing FSReader any more so who knows, I may just report it as a beta bug as well as to regular support if I cant get this fixed. Id appreciate any feedback. Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Help with Jaws speaking spanish when reading english
Settings center or quick settings(if using the jfw 13 beta) and uncheck the language detection checkbox. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of tcors...@cfl.rr.com Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 12:48 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Help with Jaws speaking spanish when reading english I have a document and in certain parts of it, jaws will flip from english to spanish. Where is the setting to change this. Donna 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: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 12 reverting to demo mode
I have that happen from time to time. Unladong and reloading Jaws or restarting the pc usually fixes it. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rob Hill Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 1:33 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 12 reverting to demo mode I've been puzzled twice in the last two days when I opened my Windows 77 system from standby. jaws ccame up in demo mode. I have a fully-authorized version. Any clue about how to solve this nuisance? 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: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 13 Public Beta 2 has been released
It's really not all that hard to go to FS's website. http://www.freedomscientific.com/downloads/jaws/JAWS-public-beta.asp -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 7:47 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 13 Public Beta 2 has been released Hi Eric; This is the message I received when attempting to update via the automatic update option; JAWS Setup Package Error graphic 132 The JAWS setup package could not install the required component JAWSPatch. The process will now exit. OK This is why I prefer to download / save from the website. Would you please post the download link from the Freedom Scientific website? Thank you very much for all your help. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Eric Damery To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 7:02 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 13 Public Beta 2 has been released All, Below is the list of changes that have occurred as a result of feedback over the past few weeks. If you have JAWS 13 public beta 1 installed, the next time you restart JAWS 13, it should alert you that the update is now available. Work is continuing and we expect the next update for you within 3 weeks. Regards, Eric Damery Enhancements in JAWS 13.0.171 (September 26, 2011) The following is a list of improvements made between JAWS 13.0.97, public beta 1, and 13.0.171, public beta 2. Note that while many customer reported enhancements are included in this release, the following is a list of more notable changes. JAWS * Added three new keystrokes to the Table layer (INSERT+SPACEBAR, T). They are ALT+COMMA to read the current cell, WINDOWS KEY+COMMA to read the current row, and WINDOWS KEY+PERIOD to read the current column. * JAWS now announces links in the Results Viewer when navigating using TAB or SHIFT+TAB. * Resolved an issue with the Amazon Product Search ResearchIt lookup source not returning any results. * Addressed an issue of no speech on the Windows logon screen if a Handy Tech braille display was connected. * You can now press H in addition to QUESTION MARK from within a layer to get help on layered keystrokes. For example, INSERT+SPACEBAR, O, H will list the keystrokes in the OCR layer. This addresses issues encountered using QUESTION MARK on non-English keyboards. * Updated the JAWS help with new topics for the Convenient OCR feature. * Resolved an issue in Settings Center where the search was being cleared after pressing CTRL+SHIFT+D to open Default. * Addressed a reported issue where JAWS would speak dollar amounts, such as $27.19, as a combination of pairs and single digits even with Number Processing set to Single Digits. * Added access keys for the OK and Cancel buttons in all JAWS place marker dialog boxes. * When pressing UP or DOWN ARROW on the Display Placemarkers For group of radio buttons, addressed an issue where focus would move to the next or previous control instead of remaining on the selected option. * Resolved an issue using JAWS with the Event Viewer in Windows XP. * Resolved an issue selecting text using the SHIFT+CURSOR ROUTER buttons on Focus braille displays. * Improved skim reading a document when using the Attributes and Color Rules Apply for Reading option. * Resolved an issue in Settings Center where the location in the tree view was lost when switching to another application then back to Settings Center. * The custom placemarker summary is now displayed in the Results Viewer as expected. * Resolved an issue in the Modify Voice Alias dialog box where JAWS was not speaking the names of the Pitch and Rate slider controls when modifying the OCR Voice alias. * Addressed a reported issue selecting the laptop keyboard layout using the Startup Wizard. Quick Settings * In Windows 7, after you press the APPLICATIONS key on an item in the tree view to open the context menu to change the persistence level, resolved an issue where the braille display would only show the first item in the menu even though JAWS would speak the other options as you navigate. In addition, the check mark indicating the current persistence level for an option is now shown in braille. * Updated the INSERT+F1 help messages for the Search edit field and the tree view to provide more information specific to Quick Settings. * Toggling the Select and Copy option, located under the Virtual Cursor options, now works as expected when set to Virtual Cursor or Using On Screen Highlight. * Added context help for the Last Changed Settings tree view item. * Addressed an issue where changing the punctuation setting for an application in Quick Settings would not work. JAWS would continue using the default punctuation selected
Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 13 Public Beta will be live at 2 PM Eastern
Good stuff, can't wait to play with JFW 13. Thanks for the heads-up. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Eric Damery Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 10:56 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 13 Public Beta will be live at 2 PM Eastern All, You will find a link to the entire write up including the download links from the Freedom Scientific Home page. Eric 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/
[JAWS-Users] Uploading folders to Google Docs
Hello list, Recently I saw that Google Docs now supports the uploading of folders and was curious if any Jaws users have attempted uploading their folders and what they found the experience to be? Ive uploaded a couple of individual files and it took a little work with the Jaws cursor and whatnot, but for the most part, it wasnt too bad. I know that actually working with Google Docs itself is all but impossible, but I was more interested in the storage feature. How was the uploading process? Was it reasonably accessible sorting the various files once uploaded? What about downloading an individual file? Ive got quite a bit of books from Bookshare and other titles from other sources Ive collected over the years and wanted to upload this particular folder as a failsafe since it would be a colossal pain to have to try to hunt them all down should something happen to my pc which is getting rather long in the tooth and download once I finally upgrade my system. I do have the latest Jaws release, but am using JFW 11.0 out of personal preference as 12 in every subsequent release continues to be a major pain for me. But thats a topic for some other time though. Any observations or pointers would be appreciated. Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[JAWS-Users] Bookmarking in Word 2003
Hello list, I cant for the life of me recall how to insert a bookmark into a word document. Ive poked around the Jaws help files and know the keystroke command for listing bookmarks and so on, but on actually inserting one, Im drawing a blank. I believe its a Word command and not necessarily a Jaws command. Naturally, Ive over the years read the emails regarding this same ttopic and have never bothered to save any of them because I knew the command, but now A quick tip would be really appreciated. Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Bookmarking in Word 2003
Hello Brian, Thanks for refreshing my memmory. Funny, I tried creating the bookmarks through the menubar and it wasn't working for me. With the keystroke shortcut though, it seems to work as it should. Who knows, maybe I was doing something wrong. In any event, I appreciate your help. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Brian Lee Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Bookmarking in Word 2003 Hello Cris, When you use CTRL+Shift+function key 5, the bookmarking dialog box appears. The add button is not in it until you start typing in the name of the bookmark in the edit box. After typing in the name you can tab to the add button and use spacebar. Remember not to leave spaces between words in the bookmark name. Take care. Brian Lee brianl...@charter.net -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of CrisMunoz54 Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:37 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Bookmarking in Word 2003 Hello list, I can't for the life of me recall how to insert a bookmark into a word document. I've poked around the Jaws help files and know the keystroke command for listing bookmarks and so on, but on actually inserting one, I'm drawing a blank. I believe it's a Word command and not necessarily a Jaws command. Naturally, I've over the years read the emails regarding this same ttopic and have never bothered to save any of them because I knew the command, but now. A quick tip would be really appreciated. 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] The JAWS program for the Mac
You can run Windows on a mac using VMWare or other programs like it and thus run Jaws on it. I think some people on these lists actually do that, so maybe they can give you some input on how the process, performance, etc works. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doris and Chris Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 1:47 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The JAWS program for the Mac No. The bad news is that there is no jaws for mac. The good news is that any recent version of the mac operating system already comes with the screenreader for mac tied into the operating system. This native Mac Screenreader is Called Voiceover and has becomeq quite good. Google for Voiceover and you should find plenty of information for you and your colleague. Also, I am sure that there is a voiceover email support group out there but I do not know subscriptioninformation. Again I refer you to our friend Google. hth Doris At 02:59 PM 7/19/2011, you wrote: Please do not crucify me via cyberspace but a colleague called me a couple of minutes to ask whether Freedom Scientific has a JFW program that will work on the Mac. Hope to hear from you soon. 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: [JAWS-Users] CREATING VOICE PROFILES FOR JAWS 12
You go into Jaws, Languages, Create new profile. There you can play around with the different voices, synthesizers and languages etc. When I'm working on a translation, I for example set one word processor to Spanish with all punctuations spoke and a super slow rate and another word processing app with the English language document or vise versa to another voice profile with punctuations and adjusted speech rate. I also use the different speech schemes available, be it proof reading, word classic etc. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 10:53 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] CREATING VOICE PROFILES FOR JAWS 12 There may be some users on the list who were confused about this as I was. I just couldn't figure out how to create a special voice profile for different applications I'm using. Here's what I mean. I prefer to have my e-mail read with the default Eloquence voice since that's the one used by Jaws to read the messages. But if I'm working in Word, I prefer to have another voice read documents. Weird, maybe. But that's what I wanted to create. Below, are the steps taught to me by Dennis at Freedom Scientific Technical Support. They work quite well so I'm sending them along in case someone else might be having the same problem. CREATING APPLICATION SPECIFIC PROFILES IN JAWS 12: 1.Press Insert J to activate the jaws window. 2.Press Enter on Options which is the environment first offered by Jaws. 3.Press V for the Voice and choose all Contexts or specific voices as you choose. 4.Choose the synthesizer you want to use for both the standard reading and Say All options, then move through the settings, creating the profile with your preferred choices. 5. Tab past the Okay button to Save As and press Enter. 6.If Eloquence is your default, the name will appear in the field. Erase it and replace the name with a new Voice Profile title. 7. I use the name of the application for each new profile: Word, Outlook, Excel and so on. 8.Jaws will ask you if you want to change the default. Tab to no and press Enter. 9.If the application you want to use isn't already open, open it now. 10.Use the Control-Insert-S to open the Voice Profiles window. 11.Move the pointer down until you have focused on the new profile you just created. 12. Tab to the dialog which asks you if you want that particular profile as a default when opening the application you are now using. 13. Press Enter on Yes and the jaws window will close. 14. Your focus will be returned to the application window but from now on, every time you open that particular application, the new profile will be used. 15. If you find it necessary to make changes, open the jaws window while the application is running and the changes will apply only to that voice profile and will not affect the default. CHANGING THEDEFAULT: Don't change the default jaws profile unless you are absolutely sure that those settings can be used in all unspecified environments. That is a risky choice and personally, I'd rather create a separate profile for things like Internet Explorer or for any other application. 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Research It
Using JFW 11 here and I have no issues with retreving MLB scores. I just leave the edit field blank and scores for the present day games show up. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Geoff Connor Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:33 AM To: Jfw Mailing List Subject: [JAWS-Users] Research It Hello. I tried to get the MLB scores and I got the same result. It didn't work for me either. Cheers. 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/
[JAWS-Users] Firefox 5.0 released
So, has anyone taken the plunge and dipped their toes into the new Firefox 5? Observations, comments, issues? Id usually delve right into it, but since rolling back to JFW 11, Id rather take a wait and see approach since JFW 12 is too much of a hastle to go back to should it have better support for Firefox 5. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 5.0 released
I actually found JFW 12 to more or less work ok with Firefox 4.0. Jaws 12 itself was just too much of a hastle. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 10:21 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 5.0 released JAWS has problems with Firefox 4, so why would it work any better with Firefox 5? I'm still hanging on to Firefox 3.6, so what do I know? Gerald - Original Message - From: CrisMunoz54 crismuno...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 1:15 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 5.0 released So, has anyone taken the plunge and dipped their toes into the new Firefox 5? Observations, comments, issues? I'd usually delve right into it, but since rolling back to JFW 11, I'd rather take a wait and see approach since JFW 12 is too much of a hastle to go back to should it have better support for Firefox 5. 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: [JAWS-Users] problem with jaws and fire fox
One issue I experienced with JFW 12 and Firefox 4.0 was that Jaws would get into some funky virtual cursor mode and I would have to toggle with the insert+z command to get out of it. Jaws would say application mode on and JFW would behave as though the virtual cursor was off. After toggeling it though, Jaws would say application mode off and I could get around the page fine. But as JFW 12 in general gave me more headaches than I found worth it, I have since gone back to JFW 11. I still get that weird Application mode thing from time to time though. So who knows, it may be a Firefox thing or maybe I have some shared component file floating around that I didn't get rid of when I uninstalled JFW 12 from my system. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Candy Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 4:32 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] problem with jaws and fire fox Hello everyone, I have just downloaded firefox to my lap top. For some reason, I can not read anything with the arrow keys. I can tab, and jaws will read the links, but it just appears that the page isn't displaying properly. Any suggestions? Should I uninstall firefox and install it again. Any special place to download it that is best. I am using windows 7 home premium and jaws 12. 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/
[JAWS-Users] Making content fit in Excel cells
Hello list, I'm trying to work with some Excel spread sheets such as for merchandise quotes, purchase order and invoices where certain text like item description, delivery address etc can be 1, 2, or x lines. Because of this, I'm having trouble getting the text to properly fit in the cells as I then have to convert it to a PDF file and the whole template will get thrown off. Does anyone know or can they direct me where one can manually do this and more importantly, figure out how to adjust the cell/row/column size accordingly and have Jaws give me the necessary feedback so I know that it looks right? I've tried the autofit option in the menus, but the feedback from my sighted wife is that it just makes the cell text even smaller and makes it harder to read if not impossible. Not all text is equal so it's not like I can use a set peramitor. I've checked the Jaws Excel help settings and it's more to do with with reading titles and cell coordinates. That's fine, but not exactly what I'm looking for. I'm using JFW 11. I do have the latest JFW 12 from this past May, but as others have discussed on this and more lists, my experiences with Jaws 12 were too problematic to continue using it. My Excel is the 2003 edition. Any help or pointers would be appreciated. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 12 May HotFix has posted, build is 1161
I didn't see it expressly stated in the enhancements for this latest release, but so far, I've gone more than 2 hours with Firefox open and it has yet to crash on me. Much better then the every 15 to 20 minutes I was experiencing with the earlier JFW version. I'm still getting that weird Application Mode On thing when I go to my Google Reader page and still have to toggle the virtual cursor to break out of it and refreshing the page is still sluggish, but my system doesn't feel as over all slow and bogged down as it did with the April release of Jaws. Still not as snappy as JFW 11, but a noticeable improvement over the earlier JFW 12. Now, excuse me while I knock on some wood. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Eric Damery Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 7:14 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 12 May HotFix has posted, build is 1161 Good day everyone, We have just posted a new hotfix release of JAWS 12. If you are connected to the web and restart your JAWS now, you should find it. Alternatively, you could go to the JAWS download page and download and install over your current version to get the latest install. Below is the list of changes in this latest hotfix. Regards, Eric Damery Enhancements in JAWS 12.0.1161 (May 2011) The following is a list of items addressed or added between the final JAWS 12.0.1158 and the JAWS 12.0.1161 posting. * Resolved a reported issue in Microsoft Word 2010 where pressing ALT+F caused instability in JAWS. * JAWS now reports the Unread status of messages in the Lotus Notes 6.5.4 inbox. * When creating a new appointment in Microsoft Outlook 2010, JAWS is now announcing the text in the date and time fields when you navigate to them. * In Microsoft Outlook 2010 contacts, when you define a custome contact view, JAWS now reads the entire line as expected. * Resolved an issue related to NewTextEvent not speaking as expected in custom scripts. * Resolved a reported issue in the latest iTunes app store when making a purchase. * Resolved an issue in Windows 7 64-Bit where the word TreeView was repeated each time you moved within the Thunderbird Folder Treeview. * Resolved an issue in Thunderbird related to Selecting Non-Consecutive Messages in the inbox list view. * Resolved an issue of Field Names not being properly displayed when composing a message. * Resolved a reported issue in Thunderbird where JAWS would not always speak the highlighted message in the list view when focus returned to the application. * In Thunderbird, resolved an issue where JAWS would not automatically read the current item in a mail folder after deleting a message. * Resolved an issue using the MMC application in Windows XP where JAWS did not read the tree view items correctly. * Resolved an issue with the Time Search Research It lookup source. * Resolved a reported problem in Skype related to adding a contact. * Fixed a reported problem where pressing the letter i using a Braille Keyboard and PAC Mate Remote with contracted braille input disabled, would include a line feed when pressing DOT 8. * JAWS now switches to English when reading English text on Web pages using a voice profile with a non-English language. * Resolved an issue related to Braille structured mode and multiline edits on Web pages. * In the German version, resolved a problem in the Adjust JAWS Options dialog box for Microsoft Word. * Resolved an issue where MAGic was having some issues with a program using a Java Applet and used internally at the Social Security Administration. 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: [JAWS-Users] Problem with word2003
Ha, So I'm not alone. I posted this same issue about a week ago. The suggestion I got was to uninstall JFW 12 as it was explained that the office files may have copied over from JFW 12 to 11. Haven't done it yet, so I can't say if it worked. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Dicey Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 1:04 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Problem with word2003 Hello Friends, I never had a problem with JAWS 11 and Word 2003. All was perfect! But I remember hearing of this problem some time back, even perhaps a year ago, but do not remember the fix for it. Perhaps some one else remembers it? Good luck With Best Regards, Alan Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Van Der Walt Riana rivanderw...@justice.gov.za To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:31 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem with word2003 I'm not sure whether this has been dealt with yet, but your friend's problem is a jaws one, not office 2003. Try unloading and reloading jaws, or use an earlier version. On my work pc, with jaws 11 as default, I need to switch to the only other version available on this pc regularly, even though it's version 8 of jaws, to eliminate this annoying jaws bug. Riana -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kerryann Ifill Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 12:25 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Problem with word2003 HI list, A friend of mine is having a challenge with his windows xp system running jfw11 and word 2003. Since the weekend, the PC cursor is reporting blank on every document even though when he switches to the jaws cursor he can see there is text there. The computer is working fine in all other areas except for word. We've tried maximising parent and child windows, resetting the zoom in view. Deleting and rebuilding the normal document template, and checking everything in the configuration manager's cursor options. We're now to the idea of reinstalling office, but before we did that, I wanted to see if anyone may have any other suggestions. Thanks for any suggestions. Regards Kerryann 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: [JAWS-Users] Find Command in Outlook 2003
Well, for messages, there's the control+shift+f command. If you're referring to text, then I don't think there's one. At least I'm not aware of it. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Bennett Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 5:10 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Find Command in Outlook 2003 My friend uses this program at work so it's possible it's a corporate version of some kind. They're using Jaws 12 and can't seem to find any kind of Find Command. Any help greatly appreciated. Cheers Stephen 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/
[JAWS-Users] Jaws 11 and Word 2003 difficulties
Hello list, With all the trouble that the latest Jaws release (12.0.1158) has given me and others on these various slists, I have gone back to using Jaws 11 (11.0.1476 I think it is) for now. Aside from the issues here and there that have been fixed in the newer JFW 12 releases, Im satisfied with Jaws 11 over all. There is one thing however that I am experiencing and because its been so long since Ive used JFW 11, I cant recall if this was present in Jaws 11 when it was still the newest build. When I open a Word document, be it by launching MicrosoftWord itself or by composing an e-mail message through my Outlook 2003, I have difficulty with getting around the message field. I can type in the subject field with no problems and can arrow back and forth by character, word etc, but when Im in the message field for example, I cant seem to do anything. Jaws will just read the line of text that Im on, but I am unable to arrow back and forth or up and down. Very similar if I had the virtual cursor turned off on a webpage. The same goes for when Ive got a Word document open. I can type fine and dandy, but once I try using the various say all commands, Its almost completely a no go. The say all command works, but that's it. Ive tried switching the format from plane text to rtf to html and it doesn't make a difference. I've also tried going from the normal view to web etc in the view menu and still nothing. Sometimes, and for no reason, everything will work fine and I can navegate text wit no problems, but the troubles explained above happen more often than not and because of this, I'm finding myself using JFW 11 for pretty much everything, but when I have to type something or compose or respond to an e-mail, I'm switching between the two JFW versions. I can't figure out why sometimes things will work fine and others, it's just not happening. Is anyone else experiencing this and if so, were they able to fix it? I'm using Word 2003 and the Jaws versions mentioned above. Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2003 question.
Make sure that you have the arrange by date option checked in your view menu. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jenny Bomareto Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 9:02 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2003 question. Hello all, Somehow when I open my e-mail my new messages are at the top and spread all over my in-box instead of the bottom of my in-box. I want my new messages at the bottom of the in-box like they used to be and not spread all over the in-box. How do I fix this? This problem occurred yesterday and I still haven't heard from anyone on the blind-computing group, so I wanted to send my message to that group again plus the jaws users group. My e-mail program that I use is outlook 2003. All I did was plug my USB cable into my computer that came with my N86 phone so if someone that was going to call to help me with my phone the person wouldn't have to wait for me to plug in the cable. Seems strange that a USB cord would have changed the sequence of the way e-mail comes into the in-box. Again my e-mail program is outlook 2003 not outlook express. Best Wishes, Fan of Mark Chesnutt Jenny Bomareto goldi...@mho.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/
[JAWS-Users] Major JFW 12 problems with Firefox
Hello list, I have been having all sorts of trouble with Firefox and the latest Jaws 12 release. In particular the Google Reader page. I wanted to share what I'm experiencing and see if it may just be an issue with my machine or if others are dealing with the same problems. I have Google Reader as one of my homepages and when I launch Firefox, Jaws always behaves as though the virtual cursor is turned off. In fact, Jaws will say Application Mode On. In order to get Jaws to work properly, I have to do an insert+z keystroke command and then Jaws will say Application Mode off. I'll then be able to go around the page with no problems. This particular issue only started when upgrading the Firefox 4.0 and is still present with the latest Firefox 4.0.1 update. If while in Firefox and I go back to my Google Reader page, either by clicking on the Reader link from another Google site or through my saved bookmark at least 70% of the time, the Application Mode On issue comes up. I have noticed a marked increase of instances of Mozilla crashing with this latest Jaws release as well. Again, it happns most often while on the Google Reader page and while in Firefox in general. Either when I go to the Google Reader page, close a link that I had opened from Google Reader or simply by just having the page open or refreshing the page with the insert+escape key command. Upwards of 10 times a day. It would happen every now and then with the earlier versions of Jaws 12, but it has become a constant with the latest JFW rlease. I at first thought it was an issue with Firefox or perhaps a rogue add-on, but I have tried disabling add-ons and plug-ins and Firefox was still crashing left and right. When I use an older version of Jaws (11.0) however, Firefox not only never crashes, but the over all responsiveness of the browser and JFW feel over all snappier and better. With JFW 12, using the browser had become painfully slow either through regular navigating from page to page as well as when trying to refresh a page. Seconds would go by before Jaws would be able to speak. Not to mention the crashing problem. Jaws would outright crash much more frequently too. I don't experience the browser crashing issue in IE8, but the over all sluggishness with JFW 12 is present along with using other applications. I at first thought that I had been infected with a virus or other malware, but with the older version of 11.0, my computer is much, much more responsive. I do however experience the Application Mode On issue with JFW 11.0 as well. So maybe it's a Firefox 4.0 thing in regards to this. There are a couple of other problems, but the ones above are what are giving me the most problems. Is anyone else experiencing any of these problems or have any ideas on what may be causing it? Like I said, when using JFW 11.0, a lot of what I mentioned above doesn't happen. All my antivirus and malware stuff is up to date. I was going to shoot an email off to Freedom Scientific, but wanted to get feedback from other Jaws users as well. This is the first time a new Jaws release has given me this much trouble since I don't know when and want to be sure it's perhaps not something on my end. Thanks, Cristobal For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] The new JAWS update
The only real issue I'm experiencing is with Google Reader in Firefox. It always takes a couple of tries with the spacebar or enter button to activate a link and for whatever reason, on that particular page, Jaws will start off after it loads by saying application mode on and behave as though the virtual cursor has been turned off. Doing a quick insert+z command will fix it, but it can be a little annoying. As far as Excel and other applications, no real big problems that I can think of. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 1:44 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The new JAWS update For what it's worth the update hasn't given me a bit of trouble. In fact on my 7 system I like it the way things work in IE 9. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: Eric Damery edam...@freedomscientific.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 4:23 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The new JAWS update Hi Maria, This is being resolved shortly. I hope you find the rest of the program working better. Regards, Eric From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com on behalf of Maria Campbell Sent: Thu 5/5/2011 1:39 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] The new JAWS update I just updated my JAWS to the latest and greatest. Now when I delete a message in the list, in Thunderbird, the next message subject isn't automatically read as it was before This is rather an inconvenience, because I now have to go into the message to know what it is before deleting it. 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. 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: [JAWS-Users] Bard site
Their servers seem to be down for hardware maintenance. That's what it says on their site anyway. Probably back to normal on Monday. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of joe king Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 8:26 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Bard site Good morning, List, Is anyone having a problem with the Bard Site? I get a message saying There is a problem with the site security certification? Is there a problem or is it a issue with my computer? Regards, Joe 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: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 12.0.1158 English Update has posted as aReleaseCandidate
Try the http version. I got the same issue, but am now downloading fine with the http. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of MissLady Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:45 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 12.0.1158 English Update has posted as aReleaseCandidate when I click on the links to download the new version of Jaws it tells me the page can not be displayed. - Original Message - From: Eric Damery edam...@freedomscientific.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:17 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 12.0.1158 English Update has posted as a ReleaseCandidate Hello JAWS List, We have been working for months on an update for JAWS 12 which includes a great deal of work in the area of IE 9, Excel, Java 64 bit, Visual Studio, Thunderbird, and much more. At this time, we are in the process of completing the final testing with the new MAGic Low Vision Keyboard that is scheduled to start shipping in the next week or two along with the MAGic 11 update. Once the testing is complete, the Automatic Updates feature of JAWS will be turned on for this update and all JAWS 12 English users will get this 1158 build. In the meantime, we wanted to take this opportunity for users to get this build early if they would like so we have posted it as the Download version on our web site. I have included the details of the changes in the release below. I have provided the download links at the bottom of this message. Regards, Eric Damery Freedom Scientific, Inc. JAWS 12 Features and Enhancements as of April 2011 JAWS Support for New MAGic Large Print Keyboard The MAGic Large Print Keyboard is a new accessory that contains extra keys assigned to the most commonly used MAGic functions. Its large and contrasting letters also make it easier to type and use MAGic hot keys. Using the MAGic Keyboard Manager, you can assign different MAGic functions to these keys. For example, if you do not use dual monitors, you can change the Jump to Next Display key to any other feature item such as mute system sounds. The keyboard also allows the assignment of shortcuts to keys. With a shortcut, the keys can launch applications, open files on your computer or in a network folder, or open a favorite Web site. For example, you can assign the M1 key (available along the top of the MAGic Large Print Keyboard) to open a document that you need to regularly access. Another benefit is that you can use the keyboard with JAWS screen reading software. Similar to MAGic, you can assign hot keys to JAWS functions while also using the keyboard with or without running MAGic. Note that when running the two applications together, the JAWS functionality will override the MAGic functionality. Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 Support JAWS 12 has been further enhanced for Internet Explorer 9 which is available for users of Windows 7 and Vista. These enhancements include Braille and the JAWS cursor being able to properly navigate and read pages. Please note that with the release of Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft has made significant changes which prevent commercial screen magnification products from smoothing fonts as we had previously. If font smoothing is important for users of MAGic on your computer, we recommend that you remain with Internet Explorer 8 on your machine until a solution has been worked out. Microsoft Excel Improvements The interface to the Excel Object Model has been rewritten. You will experience a more responsive and accurate interface to Excel. Visual Studio 2010 Professional Support Visual Studio 2010 Professional is a development environment from Microsoft that enables application developers to develop software using a wide variety of languages including C++, C#, Visual Basic.net, and more. JAWS 12 now provides robust support with both speech and braille for various areas of the Visual Studio system, including: * IntelliSense, similar to auto completion, which gives suggestions for what to type next based on what you have already entered * Editor Adornments such as bookmarks and break points * WPF and Forms Designers for laying out dialog boxes and other windows; as well as the Code, XML, Text, and Macro Editors * As you develop your applications, you will even be able to use the Debugger to step through your program to locate errors UTF-8 File Support JAWS script files now support UTF-8 format. In Script Manager, the File menu has the new UTF-8 Format command. When you open a UTF-8 encoded script file (JSS), the command has a check mark. If you open an ANSI encoded script file, the command does not have a check mark. You can save an ANSI encoded file as UTF-8 by simply selecting, or checking, the UTF-8 Format command in the File menu. Likewise, to save a UTF-8 formatted file as ANSI,
Re: [JAWS-Users] 64 bit or 32?
Going forward, 64 bit is the way to go. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Watson Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] 64 bit or 32? I would use the 64 simply because the 32 only allows one to have 4gb of memory and you cannot add to it later. software developer Paul Ecke Ranch mailto:rwat...@eckeranch.com www.Ecke.com Tel. (760)944-4007 (760) 753-1134 Ext 4007 -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 4:13 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] 64 bit or 32? Hi all: I'm considering buying a new Toshiba laptop that I'm going to be using with JFW 12 and Sonar. Does anyone know which Windows system is better: 32 or 64 bit version? The system will come preinstalled with 64, but I have a copy of 32 on there that I have for another computer. Should I use the 32 and update my laptop or will 64 run fine? Specs are 2.53 GHZ, 4 gb of ram 320 harddrive. Thanks, Jorge For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH / ECKE GERANIUMS, LLC Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication, including any attachments without reading or saving them in any manner, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. Proporcionando integridad, innovaci?n, y soluciones para cultivadores por tres generaciones! Esta comunicaci?n (incluidos los anexos) puede contener informaci?n privilegiada o confidencial de Paul Ecke Ranch y est? dirigida a un individuo espec?fico. Si usted no es el destinatario, debe eliminar esta comunicaci?n, incluidos los archivos adjuntos sin leerlos o guardarlos de ninguna manera, y se le notifica por este medio que cualquier divulgaci?n, copia o distribuci?n de esta comunicaci?n, o la toma de cualquier acci?n basada en ella, est? estrictamente prohibido. 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: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 4 revisited
Ha, I saw that tupdate the other day, but didnt' realize that it was for FF4 compatibility. Can anyone confirm if it also works with JFW 12 and not just Window Eyes? This was one of the big issues for not upgrading to 4.0, but if it's in fact resolved, then is there any other compatibility/accessibility issue that may give pause to upgrading? I've been holding off on upgrading because of the broken add-on and I believe there were problems with some keystrokes, but can't recall right now what they were. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tim Appleby Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 5:32 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 4 revisited Actually, it does, update your Webvisum to version 0.8 and it will conform to Firefox 4.0. have a good day - Original Message - From: Flor Lynch florl...@iol.ie To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 6:27 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 4 revisited Up to now as far as I know, whether using JAWS or Window-eyes, WebVisum (note the spelling) does not work with Firefox 4. - Original Message - From: wayne smith waynesoundsm...@earthlink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 11:45 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 4 revisited Hello all- I just had an exchange with someone on another list. He is using the new Firefox 4 with Window-eyes and his Webviscum is working fine. That seems to indicate that the failure is a JAWS issue. Has anyone gotten their Webviscum to work with JAWS with Webviscum? Wayne 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: [JAWS-Users] Emergency Exit command?
Insert+Windows key+F4 Bitte -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doris and Chris Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 1:58 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Emergency Exit command? What is the keyboard command to dump all processes connected to jaws when it is locked up? (I do not meanthe JawsKey+j command to unload jaws regularly.) I know the command exists but did not find it in the jaws help system. Thanks much. Doris For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 4?
There was a post on an accessibility blog asking for help from developers/programmers to work on this add-on for it to be compatible with Firefox 4. That the people who put it out need help and don't have the resources to do it and so on. Perhaps people on this list can lend their knowledge. http://www.marcozehe.de/2011/03/03/the-webvisum-extension-needs-you/ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of wayne smith Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 8:58 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 4? Thanks for the warning. I think I will wait for some of the heavy hitters to take a look and then follow the leaders. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 05:45 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 4? dunno, but I installed it and now have no webvism. Just a warning. - Original Message - From: wayne smith waynesoundsm...@earthlink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:32 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 4? Hello cyber travelers- I know that it has just been released but are any of you beta testers or IT geeks who have found out if the new Firefox is better, the same or worse as far as accessibility? Wayne For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
[JAWS-Users] Grubba database accessibility?
Hello list, Has anyone here had any experience with the Grubba database solution? www.grubba.net I am looking for something to keep track of customers and update notes such as phone calls, what was said and that can be accessed and updated by others and not just me. I've played around with Google Docs and it's not necessarily accessible as I may need. I'm using the latest JFW 12.0. I'm going to give it a spin, but thought I'd ask too and see if anyone's had a chance to put it through its paces and if they had any suggestions or additional observations. Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
[JAWS-Users] Odd facebook gibberish in Firefox
Hello list, I don't know if it's just me, but does anyone else notice when on the Facebook website while in the Firefox browser, that certain links are read as gibberish or in a foreign language? For example, kezdőlap Arkadaşlar Alt+Shift+3 Mesajlar Alt+Shift+4 értesítések Alt+Shift+5 This is what it says above the search edit field instead of where it should say notifications, messages etc. I looked it up and I believe that it's Hungarian. Also, where you're told which friends are online right now before the events section, instead of Jaws reading the name of the person, it will just read html garbage as a link. It's always been there, but I just never got around to asking about it. This is not the case when in IE and yes, my language settings are set to English. Just thought I'd ask and see if it's an issue for all jaws users, or it's another fb thing that needs fixing or if it 's somehow something exclusive to my set up. Oh, I'm using JFW 12.0.525 if that makes a difference. Thanks. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] Incoming Skype caller ID?
Danke Doris, I'll look into those options. I guess I'll probably just go ahead and install the scripts and play with it a little more. Again, thanks... -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doris and Chris Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 12:37 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Incoming Skype caller ID? You have different options to get the caller ID. If you install the jaws scripts for skype with skypewatch enabled, they should tell you who is calling . You can use an add-on program called Skypetalking that will tell you who is calling and a whole lot more than you can configure. If you really just want caller ID announcements and nothing else, you can get a free little program called audioID for skype which Mr. Tekkie Dave has on the homepage of this list, I believe. AudioID uses sapi5 for its announcements but has no way of repeating or reviewing who called if you did not understand the announcement as it came in. hth Doris At 02:39 PM 2/1/2011, you wrote: Hello list, So I finally made the Skype plunge and for the most part I'm getting the hang of it. I'm using the 5.1 version without scripts. One thing I would like to know, is there some sort of caller ID feature or keystroke for Skype to announce whose calling? I saw the hotkeys options in the tools menu, but there wasn't anything there about a caller ID feature. Oh, if it matters, I'm using the latest JFW 12. Thanks.. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
[JAWS-Users] Incoming Skype caller ID?
Hello list, So I finally made the Skype plunge and for the most part I'm getting the hang of it. I'm using the 5.1 version without scripts. One thing I would like to know, is there some sort of caller ID feature or keystroke for Skype to announce whose calling? I saw the hotkeys options in the tools menu, but there wasn't anything there about a caller ID feature. Oh, if it matters, I'm using the latest JFW 12. Thanks.. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 12.0.525 update available
Did absolutely nothing for me. Google voice issues that popped up in the 0.522 update are still there. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Graham Smith Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 3:48 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 12.0.525 update available Yes did it this morning, not a lot new there is there? Graham -Original Message- From: Mike Barbara in Arcadia Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 6:07 PM To: Jaws-Users List Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 12.0.525 update available Hi All; Below are the direct download links for the J12.0.525 update. Click on the link appropriate for your operating system. For 32 bit systems: ftp://ftp.freedomscientific.com/users/hj/private/WebFiles/JAWS/J12.0.525-32b it.exe For 64 bit systems: ftp://ftp.freedomscientific.com/users/hj/private/WebFiles/JAWS/J12.0.525-64b it.exe For USB drives: http://www.freedomscientific.com/downloads/jaws/JAWS-MAGic-usb-drive.asp#dow nload Hope this helps. Take care. Mike For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] Fw: Introducing Free Kindle SoftwarewithAccessibility Features
There is a Firefox add-on called ePub reader that is Accessible with Jaws. I use it all the time to read ePub formatted e-books. I believe too that this works on the mobile browser application as well. So in theory, you could use it to read books on your mobile device. I haven't played with the mobile side of things, but you could always give it a shot. Also, all the Apple I-devices can read e-books with VoiceOver if you want to go that root. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Eric Damery Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:29 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Fw: Introducing Free Kindle SoftwarewithAccessibility Features Please, dont assume it works by our design. We have a different view on an application being accessible. The Kindle PC application (menu and dialogs) is accessible with the Screen Reader, the books themselves however, are not. The books (those which the publishers have allowed), are read using Text To Speech provided by Kindle. In the case of other books, the application is still accessible (menu and dialogs), but the books are not at all. The quality of this speech from the Text To Speech they provide and the lack of control leaves much to be desired. We have expressed to Amazon and Kindle, that screen reader users would like to use their screen reader for speech, Braille, and control of navigation. This current solution, while a commendable effort, is very misleading to say the least. For those of you try it out, I encourage users to try it and then point out your opinions to them directly. Regards, Eric -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 8:41 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Fw: Introducing Free Kindle Software withAccessibility Features Here is a new and presumably Jaws accessible application. I would prefer a fully portable e-book reading device such as my sighted colleagues have available to them and will probably so inform them, I don't much fancy sitting at a computer for my recreational reading but there may be many on this list who will find this of interest and value. Dale leavens. - Original Message - From: Amazon.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 4:38 AM Subject: Introducing Free Kindle Software with Accessibility Features Dear blind-inter...@amazon.com subscriber, Amazon.com is releasing a new version of Kindle for PC that adds accessibility features designed for blind and low-vision customers. Kindle for PC with Accessibility Plugin is a free, downloadable application for your Windows PC. It provides the following accessibility features: text-to-speech reading with adjustable voice settings, voice-guided menu navigation, large font sizes, high contrast reading mode, keyboard navigation, and accessible shortcuts. With this software, for the first time ever, the entire collection of English language books in the Kindle Store can be read aloud. With over 750,000 English language titles, Amazon offers the largest selection of accessible ebooks. In order to use the text-to-speech feature, an external screen reader program must be installed and running on the Windows PC. The free download is available at www.amazon.com/kindle/accessibility. We welcome your feedback at kindle-pc-accessibility-feedb...@amazon.com. Sincerely, The Kindle Team © 2011 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Amazon, the Amazon a logo, the AmazonKindle logo, Kindle, and Whispersync are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Amazon.com, 410 Terry Avenue, North, Seattle, WA 98109. Reference: 18358260 Please note that this message was sent to the following e-mail address: dleav...@puc.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] Fw: Introducing FreeKindleSoftwarewithAccessibility Features
ePub is pretty ubiquitous. You're going to find it with pretty much all the online booksellers. Amazon pushes Kindle hard, but it's definitely not the only e-book format out there. They just try to make it seem as though it is. There are also a bunch of e-book format converters out there free and for a price that can do the job of converting particular formats. With different degrees of success of course. Some more accessible with jaws than others too. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:17 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Fw: Introducing FreeKindleSoftwarewithAccessibility Features Here in lies the problem though. Not all electronic books are created equal in the site of the cyber gods. Kindle is a format not necessarily the same as other e-book formats. It is the old Betamax/VHS wars all over again. Same with Audio books. I am discovering that not all of our MP3 reading solutions, Victor Stream, Plextalk, Olympus DM4 so far tested give good access to all of the audio books they all claim to support. I expect the same is true with e-book readers. Is Epub the same format as Kindle? Are all titles available to ePub equivalent to those available to Kindle? Will we, the consumer ever actually get what we want or will we continue to accept and actually purchase what they, the providers insist we should have? And when will we, the blind, have access to the promise of universal accessibility that the printing press now four or more centuries ago gave seeing people who only needed to take the initiative to learn to read. The universality of binary 1s and 0s is being very deliberately subverted with the specific intent to limit who has access to written material. This is not the coincidental barriers of things like Adobe PDF but a deliberate restriction. Kindle will certainly hear from me on the subject but it is a message which requires far broader broadcast. This goes around and around and around. Tape was thought to kill the music industry then the cassette then the Internet. Video home equipment was going to kill the cinema and so Internet sharing and pirating while the movies make more money than ever before. - Original Message - From: CrisMunoz54 crismuno...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Fw: Introducing Free KindleSoftwarewithAccessibility Features There is a Firefox add-on called ePub reader that is Accessible with Jaws. I use it all the time to read ePub formatted e-books. I believe too that this works on the mobile browser application as well. So in theory, you could use it to read books on your mobile device. I haven't played with the mobile side of things, but you could always give it a shot. Also, all the Apple I-devices can read e-books with VoiceOver if you want to go that root. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Eric Damery Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:29 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Fw: Introducing Free Kindle SoftwarewithAccessibility Features Please, don't assume it works by our design. We have a different view on an application being accessible. The Kindle PC application (menu and dialogs) is accessible with the Screen Reader, the books themselves however, are not. The books (those which the publishers have allowed), are read using Text To Speech provided by Kindle. In the case of other books, the application is still accessible (menu and dialogs), but the books are not at all. The quality of this speech from the Text To Speech they provide and the lack of control leaves much to be desired. We have expressed to Amazon and Kindle, that screen reader users would like to use their screen reader for speech, Braille, and control of navigation. This current solution, while a commendable effort, is very misleading to say the least. For those of you try it out, I encourage users to try it and then point out your opinions to them directly. Regards, Eric -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 8:41 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Fw: Introducing Free Kindle Software withAccessibility Features Here is a new and presumably Jaws accessible application. I would prefer a fully portable e-book reading device such as my sighted colleagues have available to them and will probably so inform them, I don't much fancy sitting at a computer for my recreational reading but there may be many on this list who will find this of interest and value. Dale leavens. - Original Message - From
Re: [JAWS-Users] Toggle for quieting jaws besides control?
Now that you mentioned this, is there any difference between this keystroke sequence and the new Jaws command of insert+spacebar and then s for toggeling speech on and off? -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Flor Lynch Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 8:57 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Toggle for quieting jaws besides control? When you've activated mute thus, press escape. This keeps it mute. JAWSKey+v turns speech on again. - Original Message - From: Flor Lynch florl...@iol.ie To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Toggle for quieting jaws besides control? JAWSKey+v, end key, spacebar; toggles mute on/off. Smiling better! - Original Message - From: Janie Degenshein jdege...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 4:42 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Toggle for quieting jaws besides control? Wondering if there was a keystroke combo for quieting jaws so a sighted person can use the computer and then you can toggle it back for own use? Know you can unload jaws for that purpose but hoped there was a simple toggle for that Any help would be appreciated. Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
[JAWS-Users] recent strange behavior with Google Voice and Jaws12.0.522
Hello list, For the past few days I have been experiencing some odd behavior with Google Voice and JFW. When I go to voice.google.com Jaws acts as if it's in some sort of menu as opposed to how it would react on a regular webpage. I can't arrow up or down and only sometimes by pressing tab or shift tab, does JFW seem to work. I find this odd, because this didnt' start happening until just a few days ago and only in IE8. If I do an alt+tab command, Jaws will say leaving menu bar, but when I do an alt+tab back to the GV page, that whole menu bar behavior comes back. Is anyone else experiencing this by any chance? I havent' updated any software or adjusted any settings so I'm pretty sure it's not that. The voice.google.com page appears to work as it always has while in Firefox. Thanks, - BlindTech is owned by Lynn White (www.LynnWhite.RadioForLife.net). To view list archives or to change your subscription settings, visit http://BlindTech-list.info/mailman/listinfo/blindtech_blindtech-list.info To unsubscribe from this list, please send an e-mail to blindtech-unsubscr...@blindtech-list.info If you have any questions or concerns about the list, how it is being managed, or your subscription to it, please don't raise these concerns to the list or send test messages to it. Rather, please contact the administrators directly at blindtech-ow...@blindtech-list.info and we will be happy to assist you. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] On-line fax services accessible with Jaws?
RapidFax.com MyFax.com -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 6:24 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] On-line fax services accessible with Jaws? Good morning, We have a dilemma! Our computer with FAX isn't working this morning and we use it to purchase groceries. Is anyone aware of an on-line fax sending service which is easily accessible with Jaws? Much thanks. Dale leavens. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] Laptop with Extended keyboard
I always use the laptop layout on my desktops and even with my laptop and a full keyboard extention. You can use the caps lock and both insert keys on the ten key for Jaws function. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Flor Lynch Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 6:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Laptop with Extended keyboard besides capslock, won't JAWS laptop also recognize insert keys as JAWS keys? - Original Message - From: Doris and Chris chipmu...@gmx.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 11:37 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Laptop with Extended keyboard On a laptop having a numpad and some but not all the extended keys, do i install jaws for the laptop or desktop keyboard layout? the extended insert on this laptop keyboard is accessed by using a function key and the delete key. Can jaws be set to use both the capslock and the insert keys as jawskey? thanks much. Doris For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
[JAWS-Users] Jaws accessibility of latest ad-aware pro?
Hello list, I havent used it in forever so I would like to ask if anyones in fact put the latest Ad-Aware through its paces with Jaws and if its at all manageable with JFW? Theres an offer going around for one free license and I was interested in getting it, but from what I recall, the newer versions of Ad-Aware werent as accessible with Jaws as some of the older releases. Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws accessible e-fax solutions?
Thank you. I've gotten a few good responses to this inquiry and hopefully one of them will suit my needs. I appreciate the feedback. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mobeen Iqbal Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 3:11 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws accessible e-fax solutions? Hi. You could try the following 2 websites: this one you can send faxes from: http://www.fax0.com this one you can send and receive faxes via email: http://www.efax.co.uk Let me know if these work for you, its been a good while since i used fax! Mo. rex holmes wrote: Hi, did you ever get an answer? I would also like to know. Rex - Original Message - From: CrisMunoz54 crismuno...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 9:01 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws accessible e-fax solutions? Hello list, Can anyone recommend any accessible e-fax solutions that work with JFW? I don't have a landline and would much prefer to go this rout if at all possible to send and receive faxes instead of having to get a separate VOIP or landline setup. It's business oriented so I would need it for regular usage. Processing orders, credit cards purchase orders etc. 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/ 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/
[JAWS-Users] jaws accessible pdf to epub converter
Hello list, Does anyone know of any reasonably accessible pdf to ePub conversion application out there? I've got some pdf's that I'd like to convert to this format to read, but I'm not sure what to exactly look for and poking around the internet, there seems to be a few choices, but again, I'm not exactly sure as to the accessibility of any of these options. I just thought I'd ask around to see if anyone's already had success doing this with Jaws. Freeware is preferred, but even a program that may cost something is fine. Thanks. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[JAWS-Users] nothing's coming up with gmail standard view
Hello list, A few minutes ago, from my Google Reader page I clicked on the Gmail link and when the new tab opened, instead of the standard view page with all the usual information, (links, messages, edit fields etc.) I'm getting a page with no links and just a few lines saying content landmark, navigation landmark, search landmark and so on. When I go around the page with either the jaws or Jaws to pc cursor, I can read some of the missing information, but no luck with the virtual cursor. I'm doing this through IE8. Can anyone else recreate or confirm this issue? I don't know if it's just my machine or if it's some new Jaws problem. I'm pasting below what appears on my screen. banner landmark search landmark navigation landmark complementary landmark content info landmark Thanks... For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] nothing's coming up with gmail standard view
Yes, I tried that and did the whole close and reopen the browser, but nothing. My sighted wife says that everything looks fine visually. Since I wasn't able to do it, I asked her if she could click on the view basic html mode mode to see if that was any better. It in fact was, but the only downside to that is I can't access Google Voice in the Basic html mode which was the whole reason for me opening my Gmail account up in the first place. I wanted to make a call. Strange... -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mobeen Iqbal Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 3:03 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] nothing's coming up with gmail standard view Hi. Sounds like jaws isn't seeing the updated content on the page, try insert escape when the page opens and has loaded to refresh the buffer. Mo. CrisMunoz54 wrote: Hello list, A few minutes ago, from my Google Reader page I clicked on the Gmail link and when the new tab opened, instead of the standard view page with all the usual information, (links, messages, edit fields etc.) I'm getting a page with no links and just a few lines saying content landmark, navigation landmark, search landmark and so on. When I go around the page with either the jaws or Jaws to pc cursor, I can read some of the missing information, but no luck with the virtual cursor. I'm doing this through IE8. Can anyone else recreate or confirm this issue? I don't know if it's just my machine or if it's some new Jaws problem. I'm pasting below what appears on my screen. banner landmark search landmark navigation landmark complementary landmark content info landmark 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 12 addressing focus issues?
Nope, just as bad. Even with the focus loss announcement turned off too. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Victoria Vaughan Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 2:50 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 12 addressing focus issues? Have any of you trying the Jaws 12, noticed if Jaws now keeps its focus? I'm really finding Jaws 11 loosing its focus most of the time to be a really BIG Pain! Waiting hopefully, Vicky 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/
[JAWS-Users] making a call with google voice and jaws
Hello list, I'm playing with google voice and cannot for whatever reason make a call through my computer. Having google voice call my cell or home phone and then connecting me is no problem, but with the headphones and microphone... no dice. I installed the voice plug in and yes, I have checked that the volume is up and that the microphone is properly working. I go to the voice.google.com site and either select a number from my contact or just type in the number I want to call. Then I go into the combo box to select which phone/ option I want to use to call with and I choose the google talk one and then press enter on the connect toggle button. Jaws will read it saying calling you, but I get no indication that anything is happening on my end and eventually, it just goes back to the connect button. Any ideas on what I may be doing wrong? The help section says that I've pretty much got everything write on what I'm supposed to do, but I'm wondering if there's some inaccessible feature or aspect to it that I'm not aware of? Thanks. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[JAWS-Users] jaws 12 and read by paragraph
Hello list, As I don't believe that this is a bug per say, I thought I would ask on the list for suggestions... In the new beta, Jaws appears to instead of read blocks of text or links as an entire block when pressing control+any of the arrow keys or the letter p for the say paragraph reading command, but rather each link and at times line of text is treated as its own paragraph. This strikes me as redundant in a way as there is already a command to read each individual line at a time and now it's feels like much more unnecessary work to get around a page. Is there in fact a way to modify this behavior so that it can revert to prior versions of JFW or is this one of those modifications that we're just going to have to live with... Thanks... For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] How is JAWS 12 Public Beta working out for users?
Is anyone experiencing the following: In Outlook 2003, when I go over to the calander and arrow back and forth through the different days, Jaws will repeatedly say 2. It doesn't matter how many appointments I may have for any particular day or any at all. Jaws will just continue to say 2,2,2,2,2,2. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Don Marang Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 9:11 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] How is JAWS 12 Public Beta working out for users? The JAWS 12 beta seems very stable so far! I was deeply disappointed in the stability of JAWS 11. In fact, I felt cheated! I was not able to use JAWS 11 very much all year until the last update. The last update fixed the beyond annoying issues and finally made it possible to use daily. The prior strange issues with user scripts of any type and Windows Live Mail were unexplainable. Tech Support blamed it on my Windows account and I would need to reinstall Windows. It did not effect any other programs, which all work fine, so I just used JAWS 10. I really like the new Settings Center. This should make it easier for users of all experiences to find the setting they want to change. I had one exception. I wanted to set punctuation to All for Script Manager. There was no way to set this directly in Settings Manager or an indication to add a voice profile. Of course, I knew how to create a new Voice Profile in JAWS 11 then switch profiles when in Script Manager and this still worked. If you type in voice profile or profile, nothing is available. If I just type voice, there are three hits found, but nothing for voice profiles. However, for someone who has never figured this out in JAWS 11, I am sure they will not know how to set this. Is this a bug or just a suggestion? Are suggestions also submitted as beta bug reports? By the way, I always set Insert + ` to the SetPunctuation function in default settings as well. I would also like to have hotkeys for the Application Volume Controls for the current application in Vista and Windows 7. This is not an issue if the current, active application is Windows Media Player or other application with it's own volume controls. However, many applications, like Internet Explorer and many others, do not have hotkeys for volume. Needing to Open the System Tray, Open the Volume Mixer, and find the active application can be difficult if the application's volume is extremely loud. I half heartedly attempted to create my own JAWS Scripts to do this using a small free utility, nircmd.exe. This works great if you can obtain the exact name used for the application in the volume mixer. I have not figured out how to do this, The names are also slightly different in Vista and Windows 7. I am excited about the new Settings Center, recent additions to the scripting language, and the stability of JAWS 12 so far. Of course, I was excited at first when the JAWS 11 beta first came out as well. Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter. Dean Kamen -- From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 5:49 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] How is JAWS 12 Public Beta working out for users? Reply directly to sender does not seem to work in outlook express for some reason or another. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: Eric Damery edam...@freedomscientific.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 6:47 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] How is JAWS 12 Public Beta working out for users? Hello List, I'm curious to hear feedback on JAWS 12 so far from those of you who have installed it. Regards, Eric 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: [JAWS-Users] Question about first version of JAWS
I played with a demo version of Jaws back in 98, but didnt' really start using it until 2000 at version 3.7. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 11:36 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about first version of JAWS I started with JFW 2.03 and Mr. Damery's training tapes learning card file. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: Sherri flmom2...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about first version of JAWS I totally agree. I wish it still worked on my present computer. I would probably use it! It worked great! Read everything well! No problem with it at all. Sherri - Original Message - From: Baracco, Andrew W andrew.bara...@va.gov To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about first version of JAWS My employer bought me JAWS 3.7u, I think in 2001. In many respects, I think that was the best version of JAWS ever. Andy -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Annette Carr Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:23 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about first version of JAWS Chris, Did you have one of those landmark birthday's recently? What is with all of the looking back? Smile!! Yes, for me it was JAWS 4.something. I moved over kicking and screaming. I was not happy about my employer refusing to support Artic and Magic by MicroSystem. Magic would not work with JAWS and I had to use ZoomText. Looking back, it was a necessary and good move. Annette -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 1:16 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Question about first version of JAWS Hello all. What was the first version of JAWS you ever used? Mine was JFW version 3.2 on a laptop running Windows 95. -- Sent using Thunderbird For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5421 (20100903) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5421 (20100903) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] How is JAWS 12 Public Beta working out for users?
Overall it seems more stable as far as being an initial beta than other upgrades. No real major issues to speak of so far. I am however noticing some things, such as: 1. For whatever reason, in Google Reader via IE8, Jaws does feel a bit sluggish and unresponsive at times. Silence, slow to respond to commands, randomly being placed on other parts of the page, having to tab or shift tab to get focus back, etc. I dont find this to be the case when in Firefox though. It doesnt stop me from getting around Google Reader all together, but it is affecting my navigation. I dont have this amount of trouble when using JFW 11 and IE8. 2. Again, in Google Reader, but this time from within Firefox, when clickin on a particular subscription feed or by doing a simple search from within the overall page and navegating down the various entries using the h key for headings, Jaws will read a bunch of garbled link text instead of that particular heading title. Ive found that when going in reverse, (shift+h instead of just h) Jaws reads the entry titles perfectly fine. This isnt an issue in IE8 at all. I had reported this glitch in prior releases, but its still present in version 12. 3. Jaws seems to have a lot of trouble with Firefox webpages that have a lot of links. When encountering a page with hundreds either by visiting a blog posting with hundreds of responces or if Im searching for an item to buy and want all results shown on one page or again, if Im in Google Reader and press the navigation button to have all my subscriptions appear (I have over 240 rss feeds for example(, JFW will become quite unresponsive and at times crash on me. Many times I almost have to step away from my machine since Jaws wont even speak if I do an alt+tab to go to another app. This is especially an issue for me as I help my wife with her eBay store and when going into the sellers page, it takes forever for Jaws to talk. That is if Im in fact lucky and JFW doesnt crash all together. I dont have this problem in IE8. I really started noticing this issue with JFW 11 and still with version 12. 4. I had reported a problem when upgrading from JFW 10 to 11 with all the information in my e-mails through Outlook 2003 (from, subject, date etc) being spoken twice when arrowing up and down the list view. I was able to reproduce this problem with the escalations department (Inquiry Number: 197907), but never got a solution to it. The same problem is present in version 12. I like the way how the configuration manager has been cleaned up and Firefox feels generally crisper than in versions past. Google Voice seems to be a lot cleaner through Mozilla than with IE. Not too easy if at all when trying to make calls through the gmail page itself though. I I appreciate the request for feedback and hope my comments have helped in some way. Thanks, Cris -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Eric Damery Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 3:47 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] How is JAWS 12 Public Beta working out for users? Hello List, I'm curious to hear feedback on JAWS 12 so far from those of you who have installed it. Regards, Eric 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: [JAWS-Users] area code lookup
Just tried it myself and it's a no go. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Nancy Feldman Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 8:24 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] area code lookup No; it doesn't work for me, either. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:19 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] area code lookup Today was the first time I ever tried it out but for me it doesn't seem to work. Does it work for anybody else out there? David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. 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: [JAWS-Users] networking
If it's in your budget, try and get an n router. They're backwards compatible so you should have no issues with g. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] question msconfig start up programs
Start, then run then type in msconfig. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rob Hill Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 7:07 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] question msconfig start up programs how do I find the msconfig utility: I use xp thanks - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 3:41 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] question msconfig start up programs Uncheck them to prevent them from running at startup. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: heather kd5cbl kd5...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 12:31 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] question msconfig start up programs I was wondering if I can check these programs so they don't start up in my msconfig. ADOBE-ARM, itunes helper, apple sink notifier,action express octicbook3600 (my scanner). Does this mean they won't work at all or just that they don't automatic start running at the beginning when windows starts up? I have my jaws 11 start up before I have to log in to windows but it takes a while for it to start. I am wondering if I limitt these programs from starting up, jaws will come on faster. Heather 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/
[JAWS-Users] Dish Network to Offer Online Viewing - NYTimes.com
Hello list, I came across this story earlier in todays' New York Times edition and thought it worthy of passing on to the group. The site is still in beta form. I logged in using my Dish Network account information and initially it seems easy to get around. I haven't tried playing any media yet so I don't know how accessible that may be. There's also a link to send feedback and I would encourage other Dish subscribers to do so so that our needs as visually impaired subscribers are made aware of. I've already done so. If the account isn't in your name, then perhaps you can get whoever is the account holder to write on your behalf? It looks promising and hopefully, with enough of our input, Dish will implement whatever necessary designs in this new platform so that we can enjoy it from the outset and not as some afterthought addressed a way later date. Again, you need to be a Dish subscriber to be able to log in and use the site. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/23/business/media/23dish.html For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[JAWS-Users] disabling microsoft active sync and jaws not startign automatically
Hello list, I don't know if anyone else has experienced this, but I've noticed that when I uncheck Microsoft ActiveSync from launching upon start up via msconfig, the start Jaws automatically check box option becomes unchecked. I had noticed that when I disabled ActiveSync, and the next time I'd restart my computer be it a restart or the following day, Jaws wasn't coming up. This took some time for me to figure out, but I finally isolated it to specifically ActiveSync. Is this a bug that anyone else has delt with or can someone perhaps try to recreate it on their end? It's not terribly disruptive or anything, but I would like to know if it's an issue particular to my machine or a general JFWissue. I'm using the latest Jaws 11 release, xp pro and the latest ActiveSync. Thanks... For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[JAWS-Users] netflix online streaming accessibility and jfw?
Hello list, My sighted wife and I are considering sighing up with Netflix. I was just curious though about the pc streaming aspect, how if at all accessible is it with stand alone films and or mini series/television shows? Rewind, fast forward stop, pause volume control, skipping from episode etc... I'm using the latest JFW 11 release. Obviously for her it won't be an issue, but I figured I'd ask since I'd like to use the service too... Thanks, For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Ripping a CD to PC
Give iTunes a shot. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 12:59 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Ripping a CD to PC Does this work on Windows 7? Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 30/06/2010 20:54, Øyvind Lode wrote: I use Exact Audio Copy. It's simply the best CD rip app out there according to a lot of audiophiles (including me). I always use FLAC and EAC supports secure ripping and AccurateRip which produces perfect results. EAC is very accessible, but probably not the easiest to use for beginners. EAC is freeware. http://www.exactaudiocopy.org/ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mobeen Iqbal Sent: 30. juni 2010 21:24 To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Ripping a CD to PC Hi. The best program i've found for ripping cd's is CDex. it offers numerous options, has a built-in player, and will even tag mp3 files for you as they're ripped e.g if you're ripping an album. the home page is: http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/ Mo. Graham Smith wrote: Hi there Using win 7 latest jaws and a 64 bit laptop I am having so much trouble trying to rip a CD. I seem to remember it being said that winamp does not work that well with 64 bit so perhaps that my problem there. I also am having as much difficulties using windows media player, cannot seem to find the rip option and hot keys do not seem to work. Is there a program out there which I can do this with with ease? I see a lot about Gold wave is this a more friendly program? and can I rip and store my albums in a library like winamp and wmp? Any advice appreciated with either option, winamp, wmp or another program. Graham 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/
[JAWS-Users] Mozy backup and jfw
Hello list, Looking into backup solutions, I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with Mozy? I know carbonite has been discussed before, but I was curious to know other's opinions as to how they've found mozy to be accessible with Jaws? The initial backup, subsequent updates, accessing files and general interaction with the service. I'm using the latest JFW 11. Thanks For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] PAC MAN NOISE SOUND HEARD WHEN STARTING GOOGLE
It's packman. No big deal. It'll be gone by tomorrow. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 11:12 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] PAC MAN NOISE SOUND HEARD WHEN STARTING GOOGLE Wow, the same thing started happening to me a few hours ago. for no apparent reason, I started hearing weird sounds after I launched Google. It sounds like a siren or some kind of video game, but I'm sure it's the same sound effects you are experiencing. I thought this might be a virus, but running a scan with MSE did not resolve the problem. Closing IE 8 and hence Google shuts off the sound effects. I have no idea what is causing this. Gerald - Original Message - From: Josh lawdog...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 1:45 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] PAC MAN NOISE SOUND HEARD WHEN STARTING GOOGLE All JAWS users, First of all I want to ask if anyone else has ever experienced a noise such as a pac man game playing when starting Google? I then scrolled down and seen a link that said insert coin. I did not click on the link one because with that annoying noise playing it was difficult to understand JAWS so I was more concerned with trying to find out how to stop it. I checked my Norton and it said I was protected. Can anyone enlighten me on what this is and whether there is a way to stop it? Also after the noise is done I guess I gotten eaten because after that all I heard was a siren like sound. Any knowledge on this matter would be appreciated greatly. I was using Internet Explorer 8 and JAWS 10 with a dell laptop 1545 OS is XP professional this information may not be needed but I like to provide more information than necessary just in case. Thank you all for your assistance. 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: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Loses Focus Since Downloading Latest Update
I'm noticing it more, but in Firefox. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jo Luland Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 6:28 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Loses Focus Since Downloading Latest Update Hi All, Has anyone had the problem of JAWS frequently losing focus since downloading the latest update? It happens more often while in OE. I'm running Windows XP SP3 and latest JAWS update. Thanks for any comments or suggestions. Jo - Original Message - From: Elaine elaine.d...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 1:00 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] help with Eudora Hi guys can anyone help me out with Eudora and jaws V9 on vista? I find jaws isn't reading the mailboxes unless I read the window with the jaws cursor then route PC to jaws. are there any more scripts I can get to make jaws work better? thanks Elaine 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: [JAWS-Users] Kill JAWS
I just have a kill jaws short cut on my desktop. It's the only item on my desktop that starts with the letter k. simple, but effective. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of susie Q Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 9:21 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Kill JAWS I dont get what you are trying to say here I use incert f four but I am not understanding what you are trying to say, susie Tomorrow Is Always Fresh With Know Mistakes In It yet. Anne Of Green Gables - Original Message - From: Donald Marang donald.mar...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 11:55 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Kill JAWS There has been a JAWS hotkey to unload JAWS when things go wrong since version 8. It is JAWSKey (Insert for desktop keyboard layouts, CapsLock for laptop) + Windows + F4. There will be no confirmation dialog. Sometimes it produces a system beep on my computer. This also dumps the memory to a file that FS support may ask you to email to them. From the JAWS 8 What's New: If a total loss of speech occurs, it is difficult to recover JAWS without rebooting the computer. However, a reboot provides no diagnostic information to assist Freedom Scientific in researching the underlying problem. INSERT+WINDOWS Key+F4 is a new JAWS keystroke for emergency recovery. The new keystroke closes JAWS, terminates all related processes, and creates a memory dump file. The diagnostic information can be used to assist Technical Support. (Note: The keystroke will not work at the Windows Log In screen.) After issuing this command, you can restart JAWS to regain speech. The memory dump file is saved to the Settings folder. To locate the file, do the following: Press CTRL+ESC to open the Start menu. Choose Programs. Choose JAWS 8.0, Explore JAWS, and then Explore My Settings. This opens the following folder: C:\Documents and Settings\your user name\Application Data\Freedom Scientific\JAWS\8.0\Settings\ENU. Press the BACKSPACE key to navigate to the Settings folder. Select the JAWSMemDmp folder and press ENTER. The files in this folder are identified by the JAWS version and build number. Don Marang -- From: Baracco, Andrew W andrew.bara...@va.gov Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 11:19 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Kill JAWS I am running Windows XP Pro and Office 2007. I have an issue with outlook, in that it crashes periodically, and when it does, it takes speech with it. This behavior is screen reader independent. The computer itself has not crashed, just Outlook and speech. Now, if you can get speech back, you can interact with the Outlook error reporting dialogue, and close and restart Outlook. The normal command, i. e. INSERT-F4 does not work in this situation. Now, Window Eyes has a Kill script that allows you to use a hotkey that will unload Window Eyes from memory, and then you can use your normal hotkey, usually CONTROL-ALT-W, to start WE again. Does JAWS have a similar key sequence that will unload it from memory when INSERT-F4 does not work? Andy 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/
[JAWS-Users] new jfw release out
Well, it looks like there's a new jfw update out. 11.0.1447. Just scanning over the enhancements mentioned, I'm disappointed to not find any of the issues I had reported and discussed with regular tech support and the escalation department about. Nevertheless, I'm give it a spin and see what comes of it. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Best way to update JAWS
I always download the file from the site. Once I had my Internet connection give out halfway through the update process from within the jaws menu option and it was a pain to get everything back straight. This is why I just download the executable file first now and just do it that way. Also, if for whatever reason I need it, I'll still have the exe file on my drive... -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kate Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 6:43 AM To: JAW'S Users Subject: [JAWS-Users] Best way to update JAWS Hi List, I'm wondering what the best way is to install an update. Is it better to update through the help menu or to go to the website and download the latest updated version? If the website is the better option, do I need to uninstall JAWS completely before updating or can I just update by installing the latest version over the top of the current version? I'm working with JAWS 11. Thank you. Kate __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5076 (20100430) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW11
Using outlook 2003 with the latest jfw I too am experiencing issues in the listbox. However, my problem is that all the information is spoken twice before speaking the first few lines of text of the e-mail. After speaking to fs's escalation department and playing around with various settings and doing an uninstall/install, we didnt' resolve my issue, but I was told that my particular problem came up in the beta testing of the build, but that I was the first so far to report it with the final release. Maybe you can play with the customize outlook message settings or perhaps disable add ons (this is what fs had me do for example) and see if that helps... other then that, contacting fs would seem like a good option too. Who knows, maybe it's just another bug that got through the testing part. I'm still dealing with my problem that's for sure. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kerryann Ifill Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 6:46 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW11 Hi List, I upgraded to the latest build of JFW last night and I'm having one challenge. I'm using outlook 2007 and whenever I arrow through my list, JFW is giving me a rather odd reading. In 10 it would only tell me the basic info. Now it gives me all kinds of info I don't really want. Any suggestions to make it behave like jfw 10? Regards Kerry Don't frown! You never know whose falling in love with your smile! 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: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and Outlook 2007 message list problem
You know, ever since I installed the latest jfw update, jaws has been reading all the message information (from, subject, received etc) in the list box twice. I contacted tech support and after talking to their escalation guy and doing the whole uninstall/install, disable this and that, I got no real solution to the issue. He did tell me though that what I was experiencing was a bug that had occurred in the beta testing of the update, but that I was the first to report it with the final release... maybe your friend should contact fs as well to see if this too may be a jaws problem rather than some sort of bogous setting on her end... Just a thought. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 10:33 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and Outlook 2007 message list problem Hi Matthew an all, An update. When she browses her deleted items folder, JAWS reads everything, including the subject. I got her to go into the view menu from her inbox, but nothing in there seems to give clues as to why JAWS is behaving this way. Just an update. Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 30/04/2010 17:41, Dyer mattheqw wrote: Chris, Is her window maximized? I have not had this prooblem with jaws. You might want to try motifing the custom view to see if this makes a differents. Matthew On 4/29/2010 6:11 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all, My friend is using Outlook 2007 with JAWS 11.0.756 on a Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit laptop. In the message list, JAWS is only saying the name and the date, nothing else. What can I do to configure this for her, over JAWS Tandem? For now she is opening each e-mail to see if it interests her, but she prefers to look at the message list and delete ones she's not interested in without opening them. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. Take care. From Chris. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 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: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2007 sluggishness
Sometimes, add ons can cause general outlook sluggishness. Also, if the pst file gets too big, that can cause issues with the app. I did have problems with delay in speech and sluggishness that you describe, but those were with earlier versions of jaws. Using jfw 11, I can't say I've been experiencing those performance issues. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Shen Kuan Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 2:41 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Outlook 2007 sluggishness Hello, Has anyone experienced the following issues with Jaws using Outlook 2007. 1. When I open a message to read, Jaws will pause and not respond for at least 5 seconds before I can read the message. 2. When I open Tools and Customize, Jaws completely stops speaking. 3. While composing a message, Jaws does not respond consistently when I press the backspace key. Meaning that when I press backspace key repeatedly, Jaws responds with a jitter. Sometimes it speaks the deleted character immediately, sometimes it lagged a second before saying the deleted character. Has anyone encountered any of these issues and whether you have been successful in resolving these issues? I have the same problems using Jaws 10 or 11. And it doesn't matter whether I'm reading an html or plain text message. Any suggestion is appreciated. Shen Kuan Access to Information - Technology Specialist LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired 214 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415-694-7312 Fax: 415-863-7568 www.lighthouse-sf.org 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: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and Outlook 2007 message list problem
Have you tried playing around the customize outlook settings in jaws? I believe it's insert+f2 and it should be there. Tha'ts how I got to it anyway. Maybe that'll help. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 3:12 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and Outlook 2007 message list problem Hello all, My friend is using Outlook 2007 with JAWS 11.0.756 on a Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit laptop. In the message list, JAWS is only saying the name and the date, nothing else. What can I do to configure this for her, over JAWS Tandem? For now she is opening each e-mail to see if it interests her, but she prefers to look at the message list and delete ones she's not interested in without opening them. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. Take care. From Chris. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 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/
[JAWS-Users] firefox process and the new jfw update
Hello list, Since updating to the new JFW release that came out last week, I've been noticing that my Firefox browser has become quite sluggish and over all more cumbersome. Jaws frequently pauses for quite a bit now after the browser is open for a few minutes and often, I have to click on a link more than once for it to activate. Checking out the processes in the task manager, I see that my Firefox process gets into the 40 range after only 40 minutes or so and goes up to 6 and 60 soon after. Before doing the upgrade, I wouldn't see those types of numbers only until the browser had been open for a long time. Now, if I want to continue using Mozilla on a prolonged basis, I find myself having to close and relaunch Firefox throughout the day. Something I never really had to do except for every blue moon prior to doing the upgrade. IE 8 seems to be working fine with no wild increase in its process. I have no idea whether this new JFW 11.0.143 upgrade and my Mozilla performance issues have anything to do with each other, but I can't think of anything else that has changed on my system that could be affecting it. I've got both antivirus and anty spyware programs (Microsoft security essentials and A2squared) running on my machine and everything's up to date and clean. Also, I'm running XP Pro 32 bit. I know others along with myself have been reporting various problems since upgrading JFW and was curious if my Mozilla process issue was in fact being experienced by others as well. Any input or observations or perhaps even confirmation of this problem would be quite welcomed. Firefox is my prefered browser and I'd like to keep it that way. I've already contacted FS support about some other update issues but so far after a couple of e-mail back and forths, I've gotten the standard your inquiry has been bumped up to a research supervisor response. I'm not exactly holding my breath... Thanks, Cristobal For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] firefox process and the new jfw update
I'm running the latest Firefox, but had been doing so prior to updating JFW last week. I cant' recall having these issues with the bloated process and general sluggishness/unresponsiveness from Jaws before the 11.0.143 upgrade though. I've disabled plug ins and add ons in Firefox too just to be sure that might be contributing to the problem, but no luck. As far as a blue screen . . . I'd have to check with my sighted wife, but so far, she hasnt' mentioned anything to me regarding any Firefox problems on her PC. Cristobal -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Erin B. Edgar Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 12:25 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] firefox process and the new jfw update Hi, Chris, I am having similar problems, and I don't know what is causing them. If you haven't updated Firefox recently, then there might be a conflict between JAWS and Firefox. However, not only did JAWS 11 update last week, but so did Firefox. I'm wondering if your issues are resulting from the latest Firefox update rather than the JAWS update. I'm having similar problems to yours. My husband, who is sighted and doesn't use a screenreader, is also having similar processor issues after installing the latest Firefox update. I've also been getting weird blue screens since installing the latest version of FF, so I'm using Internet Explorer until I figure out whether these are conflicts between JAWS and Firefox or just simply a buggy Firefox update. Erin -- From: CrisMunoz54 crismuno...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 2:38 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] firefox process and the new jfw update Hello list, Since updating to the new JFW release that came out last week, I've been noticing that my Firefox browser has become quite sluggish and over all more cumbersome. Jaws frequently pauses for quite a bit now after the browser is open for a few minutes and often, I have to click on a link more than once for it to activate. Checking out the processes in the task manager, I see that my Firefox process gets into the 40 range after only 40 minutes or so and goes up to 6 and 60 soon after. Before doing the upgrade, I wouldn't see those types of numbers only until the browser had been open for a long time. Now, if I want to continue using Mozilla on a prolonged basis, I find myself having to close and relaunch Firefox throughout the day. Something I never really had to do except for every blue moon prior to doing the upgrade. IE 8 seems to be working fine with no wild increase in its process. I have no idea whether this new JFW 11.0.143 upgrade and my Mozilla performance issues have anything to do with each other, but I can't think of anything else that has changed on my system that could be affecting it. I've got both antivirus and anty spyware programs (Microsoft security essentials and A2squared) running on my machine and everything's up to date and clean. Also, I'm running XP Pro 32 bit. I know others along with myself have been reporting various problems since upgrading JFW and was curious if my Mozilla process issue was in fact being experienced by others as well. Any input or observations or perhaps even confirmation of this problem would be quite welcomed. Firefox is my prefered browser and I'd like to keep it that way. I've already contacted FS support about some other update issues but so far after a couple of e-mail back and forths, I've gotten the standard your inquiry has been bumped up to a research supervisor response. I'm not exactly holding my breath... Thanks, Cristobal 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: [JAWS-Users] JAWS MLB.COM
Hello, Along the same thread, has anyone gotten the gameday audio to play from within Firefox? IE is no problem, but I'm not able to get the stream going when in Mozilla. I'm using JFW 11 and the latest version of Firefox and try to launch the game's feed from the accessible page of Gameday Audio. . It wouldn't be the worst thing in the world to have to launch IE just to listen to a game, but it seems rather unnecessary. I Generally don't use Internet Explorer and am interested if in fact anyone's been able to get the games to play via Mozilla. Thanks, Cristobal -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jim rawls Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 8:49 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS MLB.COM If you hit enter on the volume, it shows 50% on the game day audio lite. then, hit enter again, and the volume increases, and it will go up to 100%. Jim -- From: Baracco, Andrew W andrew.bara...@va.gov Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 2:08 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS MLB.COM I don't recall the volume control ever being accessible. I use an external syn for the screen reader and simply adjust the volume knob on the speakers for the game audio. Andy -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Donnie Parrett Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 1:32 PM To: JAWS-Users Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS MLB.COM Last year the only version of JAWS that I could get to work with mlb.com was JAWS 7. This year I can't get JAWS 11 to work with it either, but good old JAWS 7 works just fine. Can anyone please tell me wwhy this might be happening? Also, can someone please tell me how to use the volume controls on the player with mlb.com? Thanks, Donnie ~ To receive my Daily Devotion, Word Of Wisdom Daily Bible reading, please send a blank email to: donniedailydelights-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Please join us on Skype Monday thru Friday at 8:00 EST for our Morning Skype Prayer Time. Contact Me At: Donnie Parrett 2000 Asa Flat Road Annville, Kentucky 40402 Home Phone: 606-364-3321 Church Phone: 606-364-PRAY Skype Name: Donnie1261 Email: deparr...@prtcnet.org 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/
[JAWS-Users] question on pre-loaded back up/sync software on Seagate FreeAgent Go 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive and jaws
Hello list, I am looking to buy the Seagate FreeAgent Go 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive and was wondering if anyone's had a chance to deal with the included synchronization software that comes with it? Drives I've had in the past have come with back up/sync programs and for the most part, they havent' been that accessible. Memio comes to mind. In any event, I was just curious if from other's experiences if this pre-loaded software is pretty much the same or if it's more manageable with Jaws. You can check out the page for more specs at: http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-FreeAgent-Portable-External-ST910004FAA2E1-RK/ dp/B002SYYO3A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1266614599sr=1-2 If worse comes to worse, I guess I can do the whole cut and paste method, but I would if possible like to be able to do automatic back ups and so on. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] question on pre-loaded back up/sync softwareon Seagate FreeAgent Go 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable ExternalHard Drive and jaws
I saw it on amazon, but New Egg, Tiger Direct Buy.com and so on carry it too. Just copy and paste the following into either Amazon's search field or any old search engine: Seagate FreeAgent Go 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive I've got about 900 gb of stuff and I'm looking for a back up for my other external drive and figured why not get a portable one instead of another power cord desk top set up type of deal. That's why I'm interested in this particular model. I believe Western Digital has a portable drive with the same capacity, but the SeaGate has better reviews. The back up program is the only thing I wanted a bit more information. Other then that, it looks like a solid buy. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of ken d Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 2:08 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] question on pre-loaded back up/sync softwareon Seagate FreeAgent Go 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable ExternalHard Drive and jaws I, also, am interested. Your link is 404 Document not found. Anythingt more up-to-date? kd - Original Message - From: CrisMunoz54 crismuno...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 1:43 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] question on pre-loaded back up/sync software on Seagate FreeAgent Go 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive and jaws Hello list, I am looking to buy the Seagate FreeAgent Go 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive and was wondering if anyone's had a chance to deal with the included synchronization software that comes with it? Drives I've had in the past have come with back up/sync programs and for the most part, they havent' been that accessible. Memio comes to mind. In any event, I was just curious if from other's experiences if this pre-loaded software is pretty much the same or if it's more manageable with Jaws. You can check out the page for more specs at: http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-FreeAgent-Portable-External-ST910004FAA2E1-RK/ dp/B002SYYO3A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1266614599sr=1-2 If worse comes to worse, I guess I can do the whole cut and paste method, but I would if possible like to be able to do automatic back ups and so on. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. 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: [JAWS-Users] copying virtual screen
Alt+insert+w. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 6:35 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] copying virtual screen Hi all. Would someone please tell me the hot key to virtualize the error message window so you can copy it? Thanks. Becky 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: [JAWS-Users] problems with outlook's reading pane and jfw 11
Can't recall doing something like that, but I'll try it nevertheless. Thanks... -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Flor Lynch Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 3:59 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problems with outlook's reading pane and jfw 11 You may have accidentally tethered your JAWS Cursor to your PC CURSOR. You could press ctrl+JAWS+Numpadminus keys twice quickly, tostart untethering? . - Original Message - From: CrisMunoz54 crismuno...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 9:39 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] problems with outlook's reading pane and jfw 11 Hello list, Recently when using Outlook 2003 and JFW 11 I've run into a problem when tabbing down from the list view of messages to the field of text, I'll get a bunch of text quite similar to what Jaws would read if I had the invisible cursor activated or if I've virtualized the entire window. Instead of the actual e-mail text. I've only noticed it within the last couple of weeks or so. I cant' be exact in the timing, but I don't think I encountered this issue prior to installing the latest Jaws update posted this month. It's only happened 5 or 6 times., but again, I don't remember this happening anytime before. The only thing that seems to fix it is closing Outlook and reopening it. So, nothing terribly inconvenient or disruptive, but still, if it becomes more and more frequent, then it might very well become so. In any event, I was curious to know if others have been experiencing this issue. I was planning FS tech support about it next week, but thought I'd ask around here as well just in case it may be some sort of isolated thing. I'll go ahead and paste the text at the end of this message as well. Again, I'm running the latest JFW 11, xp pro and outlook 2003. Thanks. Inbox - Microsoft Outlook toolbar with 12 buttons Outlook Today Back Alt+B Forward Up One Level Reading Pane Print Preview Undo Delete Ctrl+Z Rules and Alerts... Plan a Meeting... Current View Messages Group By Box Field Chooser AutoPreview Toolbar Options toolbar end toolbar with 17 buttons Mail Message Ctrl+N Fax Message Alt+x Post in This Folder Ctrl+Shift+S Folder... Ctrl+Shift+E Search Folder... Ctrl+Shift+P Navigation Pane Shortcut... Alt+v Appointment Ctrl+Shift+A Meeting Request Ctrl+Shift+Q Contact Ctrl+Shift+C Distribution List Ctrl+Shift+L Task Ctrl+Shift+K Task Request Ctrl+Shift+U Journal Entry Ctrl+Shift+J Note Ctrl+Shift+N Internet Fax Ctrl+Shift+X Choose Form... Alt+o Outlook Data File... Alt+F Alt+N Print... Ctrl+P Move to Folder Inbox misc messages audiodownloads Jaws messages CN Specials Sent Items Tasks Notes Deleted Items Calendar Move to Folder... Ctrl+Shift+V Delete Ctrl+D Not Junk Ctrl+Alt+J Reply Ctrl+R Reply to All Ctrl+Shift+R Forward Ctrl+F Appointment Color Schedules... Today Alt+o Day Alt+y Work Week Alt+r Week Alt+W Month Alt+M Send/Receive All F9 This Folder Shift+F9 Send All Alt+S Send Alt+S Send Alt+S 1 All Accounts Group Alt+1 2 personal Only Inbox Download Inbox Headers Process Marked Headers Alt+2 3 mailing list Only Inbox Download Inbox Headers Process Marked Headers Alt+3 4 personal ebay Only Inbox Download Inbox Headers Process Marked Headers Alt+4 5 cnspecials Only Inbox Download Inbox Headers Process Marked Headers Alt+5 Download Address Book... Alt+B Free/Busy Information Alt+I Free/Busy Information Alt+I Download Headers in This Folder Alt+H Mark to Download Message(s) Ctrl+Alt+M Mark to Download Message Copy Alt+C Unmark Selected Headers Ctrl+Alt+U Unmark All Headers Alt+k Process All Marked Headers Alt+r Process Marked Headers in This Folder Alt+P Send/Receive Settings Define Send/Receive Groups... Ctrl+Alt+S Disable Scheduled Send/Receive Alt+D Show Progress... Alt+P Make This Folder Available Offline Alt+O Alt+v Dial-Up Connection Use Existing Connection (LAN) Alt+U My Location Location Settings... Alt+S Alt+n Alt+c Find Ctrl+E Create Rule... Address Book... Ctrl+Shift+B Find a Contact Launch Schedule+ Microsoft Office Outlook Help F1 Toolbar Options toolbar end File New Mail Message Ctrl+N Fax Message Alt+x Post in This Folder Ctrl+Shift+S Folder... Ctrl+Shift+E Search Folder... Ctrl+Shift+P Navigation Pane Shortcut... Alt+v Appointment Ctrl+Shift+A Meeting Request Ctrl+Shift+Q Contact Ctrl+Shift+C Distribution List Ctrl+Shift+L Task Ctrl+Shift+K Task Request Ctrl+Shift+U Journal Entry Ctrl+Shift+J Note Ctrl+Shift+N Internet Fax Ctrl+Shift+X Choose Form... Alt+o Outlook Data File... Alt+F Alt+w Open Selected Items Ctrl+O Other User's Folder... Alt+O Outlook Data File... Alt+F Alt+O Close All Items Alt+e Save As... Alt+A Save Attachments None Alt+n Folder New Folder... Ctrl+Shift+E Send Link to This Folder Alt+S Move Inbox... Alt+v Copy Inbox... Alt+C Copy Folder Design... Alt+y Delete Inbox Alt+D Rename
[JAWS-Users] problems with outlook's reading pane and jfw 11
Hello list, Recently when using Outlook 2003 and JFW 11 Ive run into a problem when tabbing down from the list view of messages to the field of text, Ill get a bunch of text quite similar to what Jaws would read if I had the invisible cursor activated or if Ive virtualized the entire window. Instead of the actual e-mail text. Ive only noticed it within the last couple of weeks or so. I cant be exact in the timing, but I dont think I encountered this issue prior to installing the latest Jaws update posted this month. Its only happened 5 or 6 times., but again, I dont remember this happening anytime before. The only thing that seems to fix it is closing Outlook and reopening it. So, nothing terribly inconvenient or disruptive, but still, if it becomes more and more frequent, then it might very well become so. In any event, I was curious to know if others have been experiencing this issue. I was planning FS tech support about it next week, but thought Id ask around here as well just in case it may be some sort of isolated thing. Ill go ahead and paste the text at the end of this message as well. Again, Im running the latest JFW 11, xp pro and outlook 2003. Thanks Inbox - Microsoft Outlook toolbar with 12 buttons Outlook Today Back Alt+B Forward Up One Level Reading Pane Print Preview Undo Delete Ctrl+Z Rules and Alerts... Plan a Meeting... Current View Messages Group By Box Field Chooser AutoPreview Toolbar Options toolbar end toolbar with 17 buttons Mail Message Ctrl+N Fax Message Alt+x Post in This Folder Ctrl+Shift+S Folder... Ctrl+Shift+E Search Folder... Ctrl+Shift+P Navigation Pane Shortcut... Alt+v Appointment Ctrl+Shift+A Meeting Request Ctrl+Shift+Q Contact Ctrl+Shift+C Distribution List Ctrl+Shift+L Task Ctrl+Shift+K Task Request Ctrl+Shift+U Journal Entry Ctrl+Shift+J Note Ctrl+Shift+N Internet Fax Ctrl+Shift+X Choose Form... Alt+o Outlook Data File... Alt+F Alt+N Print... Ctrl+P Move to Folder Inbox misc messages audiodownloads Jaws messages CN Specials Sent Items Tasks Notes Deleted Items Calendar Move to Folder... Ctrl+Shift+V Delete Ctrl+D Not Junk Ctrl+Alt+J Reply Ctrl+R Reply to All Ctrl+Shift+R Forward Ctrl+F Appointment Color Schedules... Today Alt+o Day Alt+y Work Week Alt+r Week Alt+W Month Alt+M Send/Receive All F9 This Folder Shift+F9 Send All Alt+S Send Alt+S Send Alt+S 1 All Accounts Group Alt+1 2 personal Only Inbox Download Inbox Headers Process Marked Headers Alt+2 3 mailing list Only Inbox Download Inbox Headers Process Marked Headers Alt+3 4 personal ebay Only Inbox Download Inbox Headers Process Marked Headers Alt+4 5 cnspecials Only Inbox Download Inbox Headers Process Marked Headers Alt+5 Download Address Book... Alt+B Free/Busy Information Alt+I Free/Busy Information Alt+I Download Headers in This Folder Alt+H Mark to Download Message(s) Ctrl+Alt+M Mark to Download Message Copy Alt+C Unmark Selected Headers Ctrl+Alt+U Unmark All Headers Alt+k Process All Marked Headers Alt+r Process Marked Headers in This Folder Alt+P Send/Receive Settings Define Send/Receive Groups... Ctrl+Alt+S Disable Scheduled Send/Receive Alt+D Show Progress... Alt+P Make This Folder Available Offline Alt+O Alt+v Dial-Up Connection Use Existing Connection (LAN) Alt+U My Location Location Settings... Alt+S Alt+n Alt+c Find Ctrl+E Create Rule... Address Book... Ctrl+Shift+B Find a Contact Launch Schedule+ Microsoft Office Outlook Help F1 Toolbar Options toolbar end File New Mail Message Ctrl+N Fax Message Alt+x Post in This Folder Ctrl+Shift+S Folder... Ctrl+Shift+E Search Folder... Ctrl+Shift+P Navigation Pane Shortcut... Alt+v Appointment Ctrl+Shift+A Meeting Request Ctrl+Shift+Q Contact Ctrl+Shift+C Distribution List Ctrl+Shift+L Task Ctrl+Shift+K Task Request Ctrl+Shift+U Journal Entry Ctrl+Shift+J Note Ctrl+Shift+N Internet Fax Ctrl+Shift+X Choose Form... Alt+o Outlook Data File... Alt+F Alt+w Open Selected Items Ctrl+O Other User's Folder... Alt+O Outlook Data File... Alt+F Alt+O Close All Items Alt+e Save As... Alt+A Save Attachments None Alt+n Folder New Folder... Ctrl+Shift+E Send Link to This Folder Alt+S Move Inbox... Alt+v Copy Inbox... Alt+C Copy Folder Design... Alt+y Delete Inbox Alt+D Rename Inbox... Alt+R Add to Favorites... Alt+A Customize this Search Folder... Alt+m Sharing... Alt+a Properties for Inbox... Alt+i Alt+F Share Calendar... Alt+C Tasks... Alt+T Contacts... Alt+o This Folder... Alt+h Alt+h Data File Management... Alt+D Import and Export... Alt+t Archive... Alt+r Page Setup Table Style Memo Style Define Print Styles... Alt+S Alt+u Print Preview Alt+v Print... Ctrl+P Cached Exchange Mode Download Full Items Alt+F Download Headers and then Full Items Alt+D Download Headers Alt+H On Slow Connections Download Only Headers Alt+S Alt+h Connect to Server Alt+C Work Offline Alt+k Sign out of Windows Live ID Alt+S Exit Alt+x Alt+F Edit Undo Delete Ctrl+Z Cut Ctrl+X Copy Ctrl+C Office Clipboard... Alt+b Paste Ctrl+V Select All Ctrl+A
Re: [JAWS-Users] problems with outlook's reading pane and jfw 11
Hello, I do in fact have the reading pane set to bottom. More importantly though, my Outlook settings havent' changed at all. Only now has this issue come about. Thanks for responding. Cristobal -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Brian Lee Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 4:16 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problems with outlook's reading pane and jfw 11 Hello, The reading pane should be off or set to the bottom of the screen. You might want to check under your view menu and in the toolbars submenu remove the checkmark from some of the toolbars that are checked. The standard toolbar should be checked. You can remove or check the items by pressing enter key on the choices. If you are using Outlook Connector then you will want to leave it checked. You might also want to turn off the auto preview choice in the view menu if it is active. Use down arrow key in the view menu to the reading pane choice and choose either off or bottom from the submenu. Here is some information from the JAWS helpful hints regarding Outlook: Outlook Reading Pane When using JAWS, the Outlook Reading Pane must be set to the bottom of the window or disabled. If the Reading Pane is set to the right, it forces the Message List Headers into Two-line mode, and only the first line is announced. To set the Reading Pane to the bottom of the window, or to disable it, do the following: Open Outlook. Press ALT+V to open the View menu. Choose the Reading Pane sub menu. Select Bottom to set the pane to the bottom of the window, or select Off to disable the reading pane. I also suggest that you use the enter key on a message in the list of messages to open it when using Outlook. If I use tab key from the inbox, the focus moves to calendar information. If I had the preview pane turned on then focus might move into it. Pressing enter key on the message actually opens the body of the message. Take care. Happy new year! Brian Lee brianl...@charter.net -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of CrisMunoz54 Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 1:39 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] problems with outlook's reading pane and jfw 11 Hello list, Recently when using Outlook 2003 and JFW 11 I've run into a problem when tabbing down from the list view of messages to the field of text, I'll get a bunch of text quite similar to what Jaws would read if I had the invisible cursor activated or if I've virtualized the entire window. Instead of the actual e-mail text. I've only noticed it within the last couple of weeks or so. I cant' be exact in the timing, but I don't think I encountered this issue prior to installing the latest Jaws update posted this month. It's only happened 5 or 6 times., but again, I don't remember this happening anytime before. The only thing that seems to fix it is closing Outlook and reopening it. So, nothing terribly inconvenient or disruptive, but still, if it becomes more and more frequent, then it might very well become so. In any event, I was curious to know if others have been experiencing this issue. I was planning FS tech support about it next week, but thought I'd ask around here as well just in case it may be some sort of isolated thing. I'll go ahead and paste the text at the end of this message as well. Again, I'm running the latest JFW 11, xp pro and outlook 2003. Thanks. Inbox - Microsoft Outlook toolbar with 12 buttons Outlook Today Back Alt+B Forward Up One Level Reading Pane Print Preview Undo Delete Ctrl+Z Rules and Alerts... Plan a Meeting... Current View Messages Group By Box Field Chooser AutoPreview Toolbar Options toolbar end toolbar with 17 buttons Mail Message Ctrl+N Fax Message Alt+x Post in This Folder Ctrl+Shift+S Folder... Ctrl+Shift+E Search Folder... Ctrl+Shift+P Navigation Pane Shortcut... Alt+v Appointment Ctrl+Shift+A Meeting Request Ctrl+Shift+Q Contact Ctrl+Shift+C Distribution List Ctrl+Shift+L Task Ctrl+Shift+K Task Request Ctrl+Shift+U Journal Entry Ctrl+Shift+J Note Ctrl+Shift+N Internet Fax Ctrl+Shift+X Choose Form... Alt+o Outlook Data File... Alt+F Alt+N Print... Ctrl+P Move to Folder Inbox misc messages audiodownloads Jaws messages CN Specials Sent Items Tasks Notes Deleted Items Calendar Move to Folder... Ctrl+Shift+V Delete Ctrl+D Not Junk Ctrl+Alt+J Reply Ctrl+R Reply to All Ctrl+Shift+R Forward Ctrl+F Appointment Color Schedules... Today Alt+o Day Alt+y Work Week Alt+r Week Alt+W Month Alt+M Send/Receive All F9 This Folder Shift+F9 Send All Alt+S Send Alt+S Send Alt+S 1 All Accounts Group Alt+1 2 personal Only Inbox Download Inbox Headers Process Marked Headers Alt+2 3 mailing list Only Inbox Download Inbox Headers Process Marked Headers Alt+3 4 personal ebay Only Inbox Download Inbox Headers Process Marked
Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 11 Update Posted today, December 17th
Thanks for the heads-up. In the future, could a similar feature for tracking packages via the USPS be considered? My wife has an online business and the USPS is what she uses. She's sighted, but I help her out whenever possible and this time to time requires the tracking of a package. It would be most helpful and fast to have a research it option for this as well. On a side note, other than requesting or suggesting research it loptions on a public mailing list, is there any other way to give feedback on this jfw feature for future considerations? I mean, outside of the standard tech support e-mail for example. Thanks, Cristobal -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Eric Damery Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 8:44 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 11 Update Posted today, December 17th Greetings all, The latest Update for JAWS 11 users has been released. You can get it now on the download pages of Freedom Scientific or via the Check for Updates Option. Please remember that if you have made some changes to your Research It items, you may need to go to the configuration manager and check all the items after installing this new update. Here are the details on the changes below. Regards, Eric Damery Enhanced Typing Support for Focus Braille Displays For several versions, JAWS has had the ability to receive text input from the Focus 40 and 80, and Focus 40 Blue braille displays using the included Perkins-style braille keyboard. Use LEFT SHIFT+SPACEBAR+RIGHT SHIFT, the three buttons at the front of the device, to toggle Typing Mode on and off on the Focus display. Now this functionality has been expanded so that the Focus can do almost everything you can do while using PAC Mate Remote. When you toggle on Typing Mode, not only can you input text via computer braille, but you can also control your computer from the Focus, just as you can with PAC Mate Remote using a PAC Mate BX or QX. For more information, refer to the PAC Mate Remote Help topic in JAWS for the list of keystrokes.: Open the JAWS Help system and navigate to the Keystrokes book. Press RIGHT ARROW to expand the book then DOWN ARROW to the Keystrokes for PAC Mate BX Remote Mode topic. Press ENTER on this topic, and then F6 to move into the reading pane. You must have JAWS 11.0.756 or later installed to use this enhanced Typing Mode functionality. Enhancements in JAWS 11.0.756 (December 2009) The following is a list of items addressed or added between the final JAWS 11.0.746 release and the JAWS 11.0.756 posting. All enhancements since the initial public beta release are included in this release. * Resolved an issue in Windows 7 where properly authorized JAWS licenses were being asked to reactivate after rebooting. * Improvements have been made to the way JAWS recognizes all data tables that are tagged with the TH component. * Resolved an issue with FSReader 2.0 where audio content was not being played after pressing CTRL+P. * The Set Row Total and the Set Column Total functions now correctly define and report the row or column total for the selected cell in an Excel worksheet. * Resolved an issue in Excel where some settings were not correctly saved after closing the Adjust JAWS Options dialog box. * JAWS correctly identifies tables using the Navigation Quick Key T when running Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8. * Resolved an issue where JAWS would frequently shut down when running Windows Explorer in Windows 7. * When using Firefox, JAWS correctly enters Forms Mode and reads table headings. * Resolved a reported issue when using Terminal Services or Remote desktop if connecting to a computer running Windows 7. * Resolved a reported issue in Internet Explorer edit controls where text being selected was not being announced as expected. The following lookup sources have been added to the JAWS Research It feature in this release. Remember that you can quickly access lookup sources using the INSERT+SPACEBAR, R keystroke. See previous lookup sources http://fresci-stage/downloads/jaws/JAWS-whats-new.asp#NewLookupSource01 for a list of items added in an earlier release. * Area Code Lookup: Type a U.S. or Canadian area code into the lookup edit field and learn the city, state, or province location for that area code. * Business Search: Allows you to search for a specific or general business in your area using its name or business category and location. The location can be in the form of a zip code, city, or city and state. Search results will provide the name, address, phone number, and, when applicable, Web site link. Always use a semicolon to separate the business name or category from the location, for example, pizza; 33716. This particular search will return a list of pizza restaurants in and around the 33716 zip code.
Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 11 Update Posted today, December 17th
Yes, thank you, but I meant the postal service (USPS). Cristobal -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Eric Damery Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 10:28 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 11 Update Posted today, December 17th UPS Tracking option in Research It was included several weeks ago in build 746 if I recall. You should find it in your list. Eric -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of CrisMunoz54 Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 1:24 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 11 Update Posted today, December 17th Thanks for the heads-up. In the future, could a similar feature for tracking packages via the USPS be considered? My wife has an online business and the USPS is what she uses. She's sighted, but I help her out whenever possible and this time to time requires the tracking of a package. It would be most helpful and fast to have a research it option for this as well. On a side note, other than requesting or suggesting research it loptions on a public mailing list, is there any other way to give feedback on this jfw feature for future considerations? I mean, outside of the standard tech support e-mail for example. Thanks, Cristobal -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Eric Damery Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 8:44 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 11 Update Posted today, December 17th Greetings all, The latest Update for JAWS 11 users has been released. You can get it now on the download pages of Freedom Scientific or via the Check for Updates Option. Please remember that if you have made some changes to your Research It items, you may need to go to the configuration manager and check all the items after installing this new update. Here are the details on the changes below. Regards, Eric Damery Enhanced Typing Support for Focus Braille Displays For several versions, JAWS has had the ability to receive text input from the Focus 40 and 80, and Focus 40 Blue braille displays using the included Perkins-style braille keyboard. Use LEFT SHIFT+SPACEBAR+RIGHT SHIFT, the three buttons at the front of the device, to toggle Typing Mode on and off on the Focus display. Now this functionality has been expanded so that the Focus can do almost everything you can do while using PAC Mate Remote. When you toggle on Typing Mode, not only can you input text via computer braille, but you can also control your computer from the Focus, just as you can with PAC Mate Remote using a PAC Mate BX or QX. For more information, refer to the PAC Mate Remote Help topic in JAWS for the list of keystrokes.: Open the JAWS Help system and navigate to the Keystrokes book. Press RIGHT ARROW to expand the book then DOWN ARROW to the Keystrokes for PAC Mate BX Remote Mode topic. Press ENTER on this topic, and then F6 to move into the reading pane. You must have JAWS 11.0.756 or later installed to use this enhanced Typing Mode functionality. Enhancements in JAWS 11.0.756 (December 2009) The following is a list of items addressed or added between the final JAWS 11.0.746 release and the JAWS 11.0.756 posting. All enhancements since the initial public beta release are included in this release. * Resolved an issue in Windows 7 where properly authorized JAWS licenses were being asked to reactivate after rebooting. * Improvements have been made to the way JAWS recognizes all data tables that are tagged with the TH component. * Resolved an issue with FSReader 2.0 where audio content was not being played after pressing CTRL+P. * The Set Row Total and the Set Column Total functions now correctly define and report the row or column total for the selected cell in an Excel worksheet. * Resolved an issue in Excel where some settings were not correctly saved after closing the Adjust JAWS Options dialog box. * JAWS correctly identifies tables using the Navigation Quick Key T when running Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8. * Resolved an issue where JAWS would frequently shut down when running Windows Explorer in Windows 7. * When using Firefox, JAWS correctly enters Forms Mode and reads table headings. * Resolved a reported issue when using Terminal Services or Remote desktop if connecting to a computer running Windows 7. * Resolved a reported issue in Internet Explorer edit controls where text being selected was not being announced as expected. The following lookup sources have been added to the JAWS Research It feature in this release. Remember that you can quickly access lookup sources using the INSERT+SPACEBAR, R keystroke. See previous lookup sources http://fresci
[JAWS-Users] problems in Mozilla with radio buttons and extra chatter
Hello list, Using JFW 11, I've noticed that while in Mozilla, I'm getting a lot of extra chatter from Jaws in certain webpages. The Huffington Post, British Airways, kayak, Lufthansa for example. There are more, but these are the ones I've used today. Especially in the Huffington post, after almost every time I press any navigational key stroke jaws will repeat the title of the window or some other random words. The same is true in the other pages I mentioned but not to the same extreme. It always happens however, when I press the h key for the next or previous heading and am taken to either the first heading on the top of the page or the last heading at the bottem of the page. I have my screen echo setting set to highlight as it's always been. In addition, whenever I press the spacebar to activate a radio button on a webpage from within Mozilla, Jaws seems to lose it's place and I'm not able to arrow either up or down and end up having to press the tab key to get the cursor working again. By doing this, I always end up at the bottem of the page and have to find my way back to where I was previously. Is anyone else experiencing this or might it be a settings issue on my end? The radio button thing especially I find disruptive and since I really dont' experience it in IE, I have to believe it's a Mozilla bug. I recall submitting a bug report during the beta period, but who knows... Anyway, I thought I'd ask and hopefully others can give me feedback. Thanks, Cristobal For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Copying Contents of Insert F6- List Headings
In jfw 11, the insert+control+w keystroke was reassigned and the new keystroke to virtualize the window is in fact insert+alt+w. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of northstar1...@att.net Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 7:14 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Copying Contents of Insert F6- List Headings hmmm, i believe its insert plus ctrl plus w not insert plus alt plus w, but that's how you can virtual ize the screen to copy to the clipboard. Legend has it that on Tuesday 12/1/2009 09:10 PM, Bill Tipton said: Thank you, insert-alt-w virtualized the contents with JAWS 11. I was then able to copy most of what I needed. Bill -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Patricia Dunbar Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 6:13 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Copying Contents of Insert F6- List Headings isn't that key function in jaws 10/insert-control-w now changed to insert-alt-w? - Original Message - From: Bill Tipton bill.tip...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 8:06 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Copying Contents of Insert F6- List Headings Hello, How can I copy Contents of Insert F6- List Headings in IE with JAWS 11? I want to paste the list of headings on a web page into an email message to give to the developer so they can resolve some accessibility issues. Thank you, Bill 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: [JAWS-Users] facebook mobile and jaws?
I don't know if it might be your issue or just a typo, but you've got two m's at the end of .com in the mobile facebook url that you typed out. The mobile site works fine for me even though I don't really use it. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David. chatten-smith Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 12:51 PM To: jaws users group Subject: [JAWS-Users] facebook mobile and jaws? Hi i can not use mobile facebook any more i have used it up to about a month ago, but now when i type in: www.m.facebook.comm i get ask to save a file, but that is it? any help? cheers dave Davi 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/
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Hello list, I've been having difficulty with a certain webpage and its' accessibility when viewing it through Mozilla Firefox. I was going to write FS tech support about it, but before I did, I thought I'd ask others on the list if they could have a crack at it and see if they're able to have better success than me. It's pretty straight forward. The web address is: http://www.rcpl.lib.ca.us/ It's the url to my local public library. When I visit it in IE8, there's a combo box and edit field where one can exicute a search either by title or author. However, when viewing the same page in Firefox, the combo box and edit field aren't present at all. I've fiddled around with my various Firefox add ons to make sure none of them were blocking anything that might impeed the site from displaying properly, but the form fields still don't appear. I'm using JFW 11 and Firefox 3.55 and IE8. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Cristobal For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[JAWS-Users] problem with webpage in firefox
Hello list, I've been having difficulty with a certain webpage and its' accessibility when viewing it through Mozilla Firefox. I was going to write FS tech support about it, but before I did, I thought I'd ask others on the list if they could have a crack at it and see if they're able to have better success than me. It's pretty straight forward. The web address is: http://www.rcpl.lib.ca.us/ It's the url to my local public library. When I visit it in IE8, there's a combo box and edit field where one can exicute a search either by title or author. However, when viewing the same page in Firefox, the combo box and edit field aren't present at all. I've fiddled around with my various Firefox add ons to make sure none of them were blocking anything that might impeed the site from displaying properly, but the form fields still don't appear. I'm using JFW 11 and Firefox 3.55 and IE8. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Cristobal 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/
