[Blind-Computing] sound extraction

2009-02-18 Thread Cliff Smales
Regarding the sound that I spoke of: It is a promotional sound that accompanies a video. Would this information alter any of the suggestions? Many Thanks, Cliff Smales Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem with Avast support

2009-02-18 Thread afsmel
hi all, as I said beforeWebvisum is an add on withwhich you can solve any captcha facing you, also it has many advanced features for making web pages easier for us. it is free easy depends on short cuts. hth -- From: slcb slcbl...@sltnet.lk

Re: [Blind-Computing] sound extraction

2009-02-18 Thread Jacob Kruger
Chances are that it's then part of the video, so unless you can download a copy of the video, which could then have just the sound stripped out of it, you might be best off just trying to record the output of your soundcard when it plays, and not sure what the best way to do that would be, but

Re: [Blind-Computing] PLAY SOUND FOR CREATING GMAIL ACCOUNT!!!

2009-02-18 Thread David Ferrin
You can't send attachments to any list on this domain because I have restricted the lists. David Ferrin Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: afs...@hotmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:12 PM

Re: [Blind-Computing] Web Visim

2009-02-18 Thread slcb
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[Blind-Computing] Help with using the right email program?

2009-02-18 Thread Carliss
Listers, Please, will someone tell me how to stop live mail from coming up when I want to send an attachment? I've went in to options of outlook, and outlook is my default email client, so what else do I need to do to stop this live mail stuff?! I really don't like it! This just happened and I am

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help with using the right email program?

2009-02-18 Thread Brian Tipka
Hi Carliss, To get the E Mail program you want Windows to use by default: 1. Go to start 2. Go to control panel 3. Go to internet options 4. control tab over to the programs page 5. Now tab down once and you'll hear, E Mail, and if you arrow up or down you'll hear the name of the program you want

Re: [Blind-Computing] sound extraction

2009-02-18 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Total Recorder may be able to help you with this. However to attach your sound to a video clip you'll need the video add-on. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger

[Blind-Computing] Firefox 3.0.6 and add-ons you are using

2009-02-18 Thread Petro T. Giannakopoulos
Besides the add-on Webvisum what other blind related add-ons are out there that you use with Firefox 3.0.6? As a JAWS user did you have to change any settings within Firefox to make it work better. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing

[Blind-Computing] Scanning and saving a document to my computer

2009-02-18 Thread Lisa
Hello all, I have a letter that I would like to scan and save to my computer, so I can send it to someone as an email attachment. I know how to scan the letter and read it with Openbook, but I don't know how to save it to my computer. I would like to save it as a Microsoft word document.

[Blind-Computing] Web Visum requires invite?

2009-02-18 Thread Petro T. Giannakopoulos
On the Web Visum site I do read where its an invite only system but why do I see the download for it? Does the invitee give one a password in order to activate? If so send me an invite too for Web Bisum. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind

[Blind-Computing] Using the Yahoo calendar with Jaws

2009-02-18 Thread Lisa
Hello all, I'm looking for something to remind me of up coming appointments, birthdays, and things I need to do, ETC. I was looking around in my Yahoo account, and I found the Yahoo calendar. Have any of you used the Yahoo calendar with jaws? If anyone has used the Yahoo calendar

Re: [Blind-Computing] Using the Yahoo calendar with Jaws

2009-02-18 Thread Sean Paul
The Yahoo calendar is very excessible with jaws it is pretty strate forward after you first set it up. If any further assistance is needed please email me off list at chattraf...@aim.com. And I will be more than happy to assist. - Original Message - From: Lisa whitedove...@sbcglobal.net

Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanning and saving a document to my computer

2009-02-18 Thread Mark
Hi Lisa, There is a way to import a document in to MS Office 2007. If you go to programs, MS Office, MS Office Tools, I think you will find the program you are looking for. God bless, Mark -- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon Clear, 39.9°F Wind:SSE-160°

Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanning and saving a document to my computer

2009-02-18 Thread Victor
Hi Lisa, As Mark said, there is a way to import a scanned file into Microsoft Word, assuming you have the Office suite of products. Under Programs, then Microsoft, then Microsoft Office Tools, you'll find Microsoft Office Document Scanning. Open that up by pressing enter on it. As soon as

Re: [Blind-Computing] Book Split or Something Akin

2009-02-18 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Hey, I'm curious, once I've made a selection can I somehow preview what I've selected? I could do this in Sound Forge 6, but can I do it in Audacity I wonder. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 - Original Message

Re: [Blind-Computing] Hopefully not to strange question?

2009-02-18 Thread Chris Hallsworth
I found CDex to be slow when ripping CD's in the MP3 format. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 - Original Message - From: Deanne dcm2...@sbcglobal.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February

Re: [Blind-Computing] Book Split or Something Akin

2009-02-18 Thread Jacob Kruger
Not sure. I normally 'find' the time periods using winamp since can stop, forward, and check the exact time elapsed quite well using things like Ctrl + shift + T, Alt + shift + T, and Alt + J if the jaws scripts are loaded. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had

Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanning and saving a document to my computer

2009-02-18 Thread Mike Barbara
Hi Lisa, I don't know if this will work with Word 2007 but, it does work with Office 2002 XP Home. Try these steps below. 1. Open Word. 2. Alt + F for the file menu. 3. Arrow down to scan with Open Book, or press the letter K. Whatever you scan in here will go into a Word document. Take

Re: [Blind-Computing] Web Visim

2009-02-18 Thread Lino Morales
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox 3.0.6 and add-ons you are using

2009-02-18 Thread Lino Morales
Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3865 (20090218) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address

Re: [Blind-Computing] Web Visum requires invite?

2009-02-18 Thread Lino Morales
-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: jaws-users-list-j...@jaws-users.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3865 (20090218) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32

Re: [Blind-Computing] shortening length of audio files

2009-02-18 Thread Chris Hallsworth
It's not free but you can get a no cost fully functional evaluation from www.totalrecorder.com. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 - Original Message - From: Donnie Parrett deparr...@prtcnet.org To:

[Blind-Computing] an old computer user with a few questions about laptops

2009-02-18 Thread JOHN JUSTICE
Hello group. I have never used a laptop computer before but now, I am considering purchasing one. Our old desktop PC is still functioning quite well but it is getting a little long in the tooth. Rather than replacing it with another tower, I have decided to look into laptops. I know

[Blind-Computing] A gmail Question

2009-02-18 Thread steve.boodram
Hi friends; not sure if this question was covered before, but could someone please help me. I have a dial-up connection and belong to several mailing lists. Lately, one of them have been sending attachments and I keep geting the timeout error in Outlook Express. I tried adjusting the time in

[Blind-Computing] Blind friendly software for pc camera

2009-02-18 Thread Mark
Hi I have a camera built in to my laptop. However the software to access it is inaccessible through JAWS and Satogo. So, I am wondering if perhaps there is some type of accessible software that can access the camera for me? Any ideas are appreciated. My computer is a HP pavilion dv 6000,

Re: [Blind-Computing] an old computer user with a few questions aboutlaptops

2009-02-18 Thread steve.boodram
Hi, I am using the Dell XPS1530 and has no regrets. The keys takes some time getting use too, but once you keep using them you'll manage. Not sure if I could provide you with all the answers you need, but having received my laptop only weeks ago, I thought that I could throw in my two-cents

[Blind-Computing] File Extension Type?

2009-02-18 Thread Patricia Dunbar
Hi Y'all, I have a cd of files that are for my ID mate Omni files. I put it into my cd drive and sent the whole batch to my documents, but when I try to open them nothing happens. Each one is titled like this.. Track 01.CDA Track 02.CDA and so on. so what do I need to get these to read with

Re: [Blind-Computing] File Extension Type?

2009-02-18 Thread Jack
CDA Audio File Format Description What is CDA? CD Audio (.cda) tracks are audio files that can be stored on CD media. The .cda files are representations of CD audio tracks and do not contain the actual pulse code modulation (PCM) information. Cda files can be played only from a CD-ROM. To test

[Blind-Computing] Here's my problem!!

2009-02-18 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
I just downloaded AVG, so far it's ok. I also have soupper spyware, if I want to check on the updates it won't let me. Says something about the firewall. Can someone let me know how to let it go through? Shop online and support the NFB of RI at no additional cost to you.

Re: [Blind-Computing] File Extension Type?

2009-02-18 Thread David Whitehead
hello Patricia; well, sure, you can copy the files from the CD to your documents, however, in order for you to listen to the audio files, you need to listen from the CD. when you copy from the CD, your only copying the name of the file, not the actual audio. you can only play these files,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Here's my problem!!

2009-02-18 Thread allen dunbar
hi john when the firewall warning pops up tab to allow then tab to save this answer as a permanent answer that should allow it to connect and retrieve the updates good luck Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: JOHN O CARVALHO n1...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] File Extension Type?

2009-02-18 Thread Patricia Dunbar
uh oh. Well thanks for the info, h. - Original Message - From: Jack jlow...@neo.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 5:57 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] File Extension Type? CDA Audio File Format Description What is CDA? CD Audio

Re: [Blind-Computing] Here's my problem!!

2009-02-18 Thread Patricia Dunbar
yeh, when that pops up asking you if you want to make this a permanent rule to allow it always so ya don't see this message again, tab to make it a rule spacebar to check it and tab to ok. - Original Message - From: JOHN O CARVALHO n1...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] File Extension Type?

2009-02-18 Thread Patricia Dunbar
hahahah copy cat,lol - Original Message - From: Patricia Dunbar patricia-dun...@sbcglobal.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 6:25 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] File Extension Type? uh oh. Well thanks for the info, h. - Original

Re: [Blind-Computing] File Extension Type?

2009-02-18 Thread Patricia Dunbar
I tried that too, but I got a snip it of it only and then nothing else. It's a good thing I found those instructions in text off the blind mice mart... It's probably my player program that came on this computer which is Sonic. - Original Message - From: David Whitehead

Re: [Blind-Computing] an old computer user with a few questions aboutlaptops

2009-02-18 Thread jeremy
Hello. Hopefully I can help out a bit with this. As far as how different it will be from using the pc you are used to, the only thing I can think of that you will have to get used to is the keyboard. If you are used to running the OS that comes on the laptop you will love it. The wifi is pretty

Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanning and saving a document to my computer

2009-02-18 Thread Devona Abel
Okay how to use that future please? Devona - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 2:49 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanning and saving a document to my computer Hi Lisa, I don't know if this

Re: [Blind-Computing] Here's my problem!!

2009-02-18 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
Thanks for your idea,but it didn't work,while I was in avg hit enter on check for updates the only butten that comes up is the ok one, tabbing around does nothing . Shop online and support the NFB of RI at no additional cost to you. http://www.givebackamerica.com/charity.php?b=169 Skype -

Re: [Blind-Computing] Here's my problem!!

2009-02-18 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
I did it again it did work just like you said it would. Again thanks. Shop online and support the NFB of RI at no additional cost to you. http://www.givebackamerica.com/charity.php?b=169 Skype - john.carvalho82 Email - n1...@verizon.net PEACE J C - Original Message - From: JOHN O

Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanning and saving a document to my computer

2009-02-18 Thread David Whitehead
Hello there; ok, I'm able to scan a document, from Microsoft Office2007, using Kurzweil, so, I assume, this can be done with Openbook. the steps are; 1, open MSWord. 2, press the alt-key, you should hear, ribbon toolbar. 3, right arrow until you hear, add-ins, 4, now tab one time, you

Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanning and saving a document to my computer

2009-02-18 Thread Mike Barbara
Hi Devona, What I do is, 1. Open Word. 2. Place the document I want scanned onto scanner. 3. Press alt + F for file menu. 4. Arrow down to scan with Open Book and press enter or just press the letter K after opening the file menu. If there are more than 1 pages to the document you are scanning

Re: [Blind-Computing] an old computer user with a few questions aboutlaptops

2009-02-18 Thread Marilyn Walker
John, what great questions. I hope your message gets good responses because a lot of us no doubt will benefit from the answers. marilyn Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the

Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanning and saving a document to my computer

2009-02-18 Thread DoubleLegal
Hi Lisa, I don't have any ideas about using Microsoft for scanning, but I do use another program that is extremely easy to use. I think other folks have talked about it on this list, some like it, some don't. I happen to love it. It's called Text Cloner Pro and you can find it at:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Here's my problem!!

2009-02-18 Thread Patricia Dunbar
John, Have you tried going through the system's tray for AVG? I think the hot key for update is, Alt U or it could be Alt I Are you using version 8? If so, if you go to your desktop and enter on AVG a drop down list of components appears, you down arrow to whatever one you want and then you

Re: [Blind-Computing] an old computer user with a few questions aboutlaptops

2009-02-18 Thread Annette Carr
Hi John, After saying good bye to my Apple II e 20 years ago, I have owned only 1 desktop and many laptops. My laptops have lasted me any where from 2 years to 6 years. I love being able to take my laptop with me when I travel. It means that I will have computer access and not have to deal with

Re: [Blind-Computing] Here's my problem!!

2009-02-18 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
Pat, things are working good again. Shop online and support the NFB of RI at no additional cost to you. http://www.givebackamerica.com/charity.php?b=169 Skype - john.carvalho82 Email - n1...@verizon.net PEACE J C - Original Message - From: Patricia Dunbar patricia-dun...@sbcglobal.net

Re: [Blind-Computing] Here's my problem!!

2009-02-18 Thread Patricia Dunbar
ah, until next time, eh? knock knock on wood grins - Original Message - From: JOHN O CARVALHO n1...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Here's my problem!! Pat, things are working good again. Shop

Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox 3.0.6 and add-ons you are using

2009-02-18 Thread slcb
-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: jaws-users-list-j...@jaws-users.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3865 (20090218) __ The message was checked by ESET

Re: [Blind-Computing] File Extension Type?

2009-02-18 Thread slcb
Hi, to copy an audio Cd to your hard disk, you can use Freerip. This is a freeware and you can search on the net or, you can do it with programs like Cool edit andsuch sound recording and editting programs. Samson At 06:25 PM 2/18/2009 -0600, you wrote: uh oh. Well thanks for the info,

Re: [Blind-Computing] File Extension Type?

2009-02-18 Thread Jack
You can also use windows media player. - Original Message - From: slcb slcbl...@sltnet.lk To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:18 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] File Extension Type? Hi, to copy an audio Cd to your hard disk, you can use Freerip.

[Blind-Computing] Window Eyes Dilemma

2009-02-18 Thread Mauricio Molina
Hello To All, Obviously, I was hoping someone on this list might be able to assist me. I am currently setting up a brand new Dell Optiplex Desktop system. It is a Vista Home Premium 32 bit system and as of yet, there is no antivirus installed. I have also disabled UAC until I get all the

Re: [Blind-Computing] Window Eyes Dilemma

2009-02-18 Thread Victor
Hi Mauricio, Have you checked the tech bulletins on the Freedom Scientific page and the AI Squared page? Since you said that the screen is black with only the mouse pointer on it, I can only assume that this does have to do with the video, however, it may also have to do with having the two

Re: [Blind-Computing] File Extension Type?

2009-02-18 Thread lali
Hello Patricia! You can not so copy, you must rip. With winamp, or media player. God bless! Lali mail: b.lal...@freemail.hu msn: b.lal...@hotmail.com yahoo: b.lal...@yahoo.com jabber: lalee1 skype: b.lali86 aim: blali21 icq: 396448006 gadu-gadu 1543670 --- avast! Antivirus: Kimeno uzenet