Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread Kimsan
Thanks, David! - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer You could look but in this case try out the following link: http://www.jaws-users.com/text/Windows/ShutDownAndRebootCommandForXp

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread David Ferrin
Also try the following link for the actual icons in a zip file for download: http://www.jaws-users.com/text/Shortcuts/both/index.html David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin"

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread David Ferrin
You could look but in this case try out the following link: http://www.jaws-users.com/text/Windows/ShutDownAndRebootCommandForXp.html David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: "Kimsan" To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread David Ferrin
Obviously you were down stairs for more than a half an hour which is what 1800 seconds amounts to in real time. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: "Lenny McHugh" To: "blind computing"

[Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread Lenny McHugh
David thanks, Not sure how long I was down stairs but after some red wine, I came back up and the machine was shut down. I set it for 1,800 seconds. This will work fine for me. Again thanks --- Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational with a touch of humor. There

[Blind-Computing] [blind-computing] info neded about refreshing jaws

2012-05-06 Thread Shankar
Dear all, greetings i am using toshiba lap, win 7, jaws 13 when i am working on the lap some time jaws doesnt speak, i want to no how to refresh the jaws The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight. The real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of information that exist. If a

Re: [Blind-Computing] Word 2007 Document reduced to 10%

2012-05-06 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi Margaret, Below are some notes I've saved on how to fix both your issues. The print view notes are first, & the last is for resetting your zoom settings. in the print layout view. If you are using Word 2007 or Word 2010, press function key 6 when in a document until you find the status bar.

Re: [Blind-Computing] external sd cards

2012-05-06 Thread Kimsan
hi, Never mind my question, I figured something else out. Peace! - Original Message - From: "Kimsan" To: "blind-computing" Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 3:44 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] external sd cards Hi, So, recording a sample tutorial and to have my jaws or screen reader com

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread Kimsan
David: Do you have a tutorial on the website discussing this issue? Thanks. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer Do you want the instructions on how to shutdown your system after a

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread David Ferrin
Easy fix but you're quite welcome. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: "Lenny McHugh" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

Re: [Blind-Computing] How does One get WLM toPerform LikeOutlookExpress

2012-05-06 Thread Arianna
Yes, David, I do hear home tab. What do I do with that? Arianna - Original Message - From: "David" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How does One get WLM toPerform LikeOutlookExpress Have you tried, alt+v=view? When you press the alt+key, do y

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread Lenny McHugh
I just did one quick test using the shutdown plus switches I set it for 30 seconds received a warning message and it worked fine. Just set it for 1800 seconds and going for a glass of red. Maybe two or three. Hopefully when I come back the computer will be shut down. This is all that I need. The

[Blind-Computing] external sd cards

2012-05-06 Thread Kimsan
Hi, So, recording a sample tutorial and to have my jaws or screen reader come out Using another sd card beside the one I have in the laptop what would someone recommend? If there is a recommendation, where can I find it and roughly how much would it cost? I'm thinking of just using

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread David Ferrin
I'll give it a road test with luck this week. Who knows what might come out of it, possibly another tutorial. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: "David" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 201

[Blind-Computing] Word 2007 Document reduced to 10%

2012-05-06 Thread Margaret Thomas
Good Afternoon, I have a Word 2007 document that I had previously saved and that somehow got changed somewhere along the way from75% to 10% and also from print to web layout. This is on a 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium machine and Jaws 13 and WE 7.5.3. Any help getting it back to normal woul

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread David
Hello yes, this is the program I'm using now! It's actually quite screen reader friendly. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 4:29 PM To: blind-computing@jaw

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread David Ferrin
Do you want the instructions on how to shutdown your system after a given interval? If so here is the short version so to speak. Say for example you wish to shutdown your system after an hour has past then the command line argument is as follows: shutdown -s -f -t 3600 The time is specified in

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread David Ferrin
It sounds interesting, naturally I downloaded a copy so I can test it out. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [Blind

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread David Ferrin
I never heard of it, time for a search. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: "David" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 4:15 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer A

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread Lenny McHugh
Please send them to me. lmch...@verizon.net Thanks -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 4:11 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer I use Karen's Replicator, that combined with a shutdown command in a

[Blind-Computing] iTunes;

2012-05-06 Thread David
Good afternoon all. I have a question for you ITunes users. I just got a call, regarding iTunes. The person is using, The latest version of iTunes, Jaws11, Windows Xp, When he tries to connect to the iTunes, It just says, connecting, And just hangs there. Would anyone have a suggestion for me to t

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread David
Also, if you use a backup program like cobian backup, this also will provide a shutdown feature when completed. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 4:12 PM To

Re: [Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread David Ferrin
I use Karen's Replicator, that combined with a shutdown command in a batch file I created does exactly what you are asking. I normally run my backups at the end of the day before turning in. What I do is start them out and when Replicator is finish the batch file shuts the system down. The other

[Blind-Computing] shutting down the computer

2012-05-06 Thread Lenny McHugh
Is there any way to have the system shut down after a particular task is completed? I am coping some large files to an external drive. I do not want to wait until it is done for me to shut down, would like it to be automatic. I never leave without shutting down. A few years ago I was at my daugh

Re: [Blind-Computing] How does One get WLM to Perform LikeOutlookExpress

2012-05-06 Thread David
Have you tried, alt+v=view? When you press the alt+key, do you not hear; Home tab 1 of 4. Let's start there. As I said, you can use the jaws virtual ribbon, However, my personal opinion is, If you use the virtual ribbon feature, you're really not taking the time to learn the actual ribbon and how t

Re: [Blind-Computing] How does One get WLM toPerform LikeOutlookExpress

2012-05-06 Thread Arianna
David, My problem with WLM 2011 is that I can't get into the menus because it has upper ribbon which won't let me access the menu bar. How can I get rid of these ribbons? Arianna - Original Message - From: "David" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computin

Re: [Blind-Computing] radio stations

2012-05-06 Thread Mike Mote
Sorry, for some reason, the message kept sending. I deleted it from the outbox. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 3:01 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] radio stations Why did this have to be posted about 5 times? David Ferrin Always be your

Re: [Blind-Computing] radio stations

2012-05-06 Thread David Ferrin
Why did this have to be posted about 5 times? David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: "Mike Mote" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 2:19 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] radio stations Go

Re: [Blind-Computing] How does One get WLM to Perform LikeOutlookExpress

2012-05-06 Thread Graham Smith
Once you get to know the keystrokes its just as easy as outlook express. In fact I like it a lot better, especially having feeds in my folder list. Graham -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 13:18 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Com

Re: [Blind-Computing] radio stations

2012-05-06 Thread Mike Mote
Go to http://www.billsparks.org. That's a really good resource for radio stations. You can search by format, or by call letters. - Original Message - From: "Stu" To: "bc" Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 1:09 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] radio stations Where can i learn to listen to r

Re: [Blind-Computing] How does One get WLM to Perform LikeOutlookExpress

2012-05-06 Thread David
Hello there; Yu need to: Go into the view menu, Set the; Message list drop down; So, Alt+v=view, Down arrow once, Right arrow until you hear; Message list drop down, Press enter. Now tab and check, one line view. Next, Alt+v=view, Down arrow once, right arrow until you hear; Reading pane drop dow

Re: [Blind-Computing] radio stations

2012-05-06 Thread Mike Mote
Go to http://www.billsparks.org. That's a really good resource for radio stations. You can search by format, or by call letters. - Original Message - From: "Stu" To: "bc" Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 1:09 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] radio stations Where can i learn to listen to r

Re: [Blind-Computing] radio stations

2012-05-06 Thread Mike Mote
Go to http://www.billsparks.org. That's a really good resource for radio stations. You can search by format, or by call letters. - Original Message - From: "Stu" To: "bc" Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 1:09 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] radio stations Where can i learn to listen to r

Re: [Blind-Computing] How does One get WLM to Perform LikeOutlookExpress

2012-05-06 Thread Maria Campbell
And while we're on the subject of backward progress, how about ribbons? Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net Because you have made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, your habitation; There shall no evil befall you, neither shall any plague come nigh your dwelling.

Re: [Blind-Computing] radio stations

2012-05-06 Thread Mike Mote
Go to http://www.billsparks.org. That's a really good resource for radio stations. You can search by format, or by call letters. - Original Message - From: "Stu" To: "bc" Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 1:09 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] radio stations Where can i learn to listen to r

Re: [Blind-Computing] radio stations

2012-05-06 Thread Mike Mote
Go to http://www.billsparks.org. That's a really good resource for radio stations. You can search by format, or by call letters. - Original Message - From: "Stu" To: "bc" Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 1:09 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] radio stations Where can i learn to listen to r

Re: [Blind-Computing] help with tappin radio;

2012-05-06 Thread dan mccurley
I went to the site and found the version I think I want but I didn't see a downlink for it. I want version 1.38; can you help me get it; thanks, Dan - Original Message - From: "Bob W" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] help with tappin radio; T

Re: [Blind-Computing] How does One get WLM to Perform LikeOutlookExpress

2012-05-06 Thread Arianna
How right you are, David! The thing I'd like to know is what settings make WLM easier to use? Arianna -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 1:18 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How does One get WLM to Perform LikeOutlook

[Blind-Computing] radio stations

2012-05-06 Thread Stu
Where can i learn to listen to radio stations on the computer and to find out where they are at? Stu k5...@sbcglobal.net http://www.sharkclub.org/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] How does One get WLM to Perform Like OutlookExpress

2012-05-06 Thread David Ferrin
I'm thinking that you don't although it is usable but not as easy as Outlook Express. Here again as was mentioned in a previous post on another subject such is the price of progress. My thinking is that Outlook Express worked too well and was far too easy to use and we can't have that in the comput

Re: [Blind-Computing] help with tappin radio;

2012-05-06 Thread Bob W
The product I think you are talking about is t-a-p-i-n radio, not t-a-p-i-n-g radio. (No big deal unless you are trying to do a google search or something like that.) Anyway, the website you want is: http://www.raimersoft.com/tapinradio.aspx Hope this helps. Bob A conservative, a moderate and

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7

2012-05-06 Thread Trish
alrighty. I just use WMP seems to do what I need it to do pretty well. - Original Message - From: "Rick Justice" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7 Hi Trish, Well, it's good if you like .wma files, which I don't! Just another

[Blind-Computing] help with tappin radio;

2012-05-06 Thread dan mccurley
I had to uninstall tapping radio this morning because of an issue I was having with it and I realize that the version I had we 1.37.3; I had gotten an update sometimes back that I think was 1.38 and that's is the version that I need. Would someone send me the latest version or tell me how to up

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7

2012-05-06 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Trish, Well, it's good if you like .wma files, which I don't! Just another example of Microsoft in their infinite wisdom changeing something that worked well, and was simple. The price for progress I suppose. smile Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Trish" To: Sent: Sunday, Ma

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7

2012-05-06 Thread Trish
oo boy, guess that's good? As you can read here, kind of out of my league on this stuff. - Original Message - From: "Rick Justice" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7 Hi Trish, Sound Recorder in Win7 is pretty straight-up, as

Re: [Blind-Computing] Classic Shell for Windows 7

2012-05-06 Thread Arianna
Oh, great! I'm not terribly fond of using that search box, so this will work find for me and the person who will be getting this Acer laptop with a 17 inch screen. Again, rick, thanks for your help and for that good old blind computing homepage and list! I couldn't do it without that! Keep

Re: [Blind-Computing] Need help with start menu in Windows 7

2012-05-06 Thread Arianna
Okay, thanks. Arianna - Original Message - From: "Rick Justice" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 11:06 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Need help with start menu in Windows 7 Hi Arianna, It's been awhile since I installed it, so let me take another look,and I will let you know. Ric

[Blind-Computing] Classic Shell for Windows 7

2012-05-06 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Arianna, The installation for the Classic Shell is pretty straight forward, everything is selected by default unless you are using IE8, in which case the IE9 option will be unavailable. If at any time after installing you decide you want to use the search box in Windows 7, just put the focus on

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7

2012-05-06 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Trish, Sound Recorder in Win7 is pretty straight-up, as far as recording goes, but you are stuck with the .wma format. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Trish" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 9:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7 What about sound

Re: [Blind-Computing] Need help with start menu in Windows 7

2012-05-06 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Arianna, It's been awhile since I installed it, so let me take another look,and I will let you know. Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Arianna" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Need help with start menu in Windows 7 Hi, rick and Jacob!

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7

2012-05-06 Thread Rich De Steno
If he really wants to use the computer, a simpler program to use is MP3 Direct Cut. It is also free and will record directly in MP3. It is much easier to operate than Audacity. If he just wants to play, record and listen, and does not need sound effects or sound processing, it is a simpler s

Re: [Blind-Computing] Need help with start menu in Windows 7

2012-05-06 Thread Arianna
Hi, rick and Jacob! I guess I'll find out how classic shell works because I'm going to install it today. I'll let you know. Rick, is there anything specific I'll need to do when installing this prograM? Thanks for any tips. Arianna- Original Message - From: "Rick Justice" To:

[Blind-Computing] How does One get WLM to Perform Like Outlook Express

2012-05-06 Thread Maurice T. Toler
The subject says it all. Thanks in Advance, Maury For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7

2012-05-06 Thread Trish
What about sound recorder? - Original Message - From: "David" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 6:57 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7 Hello there; Actually, I did suggest he consider a digital recorder such as, the Olympus. He could record the guitar lesson while

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7

2012-05-06 Thread David
Hello there; Actually, I did suggest he consider a digital recorder such as, the Olympus. He could record the guitar lesson while home, and then transfer the file to his computer, and then practice along with the audio through the computer. However, I did indicate to him, I would look around for h

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7

2012-05-06 Thread Rich De Steno
For that purpose, he is probably better off with a small portable MP3 player that he can operate easily, put in his pocket, and take around anywhere. Rich De Steno On 5/6/2012 7:28 AM, David wrote: Good morning all; Well, I've just started working with a new client who is a musician he's a

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7

2012-05-06 Thread David
Good morning all; Well, I've just started working with a new client who is a musician he's a drummer, however, he has an interest in taking guitar lessons. Would this audacity program allow him to record his lessons, so he could follow along in his practice sessions? If so, where could I find some

Re: [Blind-Computing] Need help with start menu in Windows 7

2012-05-06 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Jacob, Classic Shell works very well for me on my Win7 system. It also works so far on Windows 8. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 12:15 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Need help with start menu in Windows 7 Only like teste