Re: [JAWS-Users] COMPUTER EMERGENCY

2007-11-02 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Sorry if this seems obvious, but how can one hear the Windows startup sound if it's muted in the first place? I guess one would have to wait till the hard drive stops before proceeding with the below instructions. Just my two pence worth. At 04:06 03/11/2007, you wrote: >if its muted, here's wh

Re: [JAWS-Users] COMPUTER EMERGENCY

2007-11-02 Thread Leonard Salinas
if its muted, here's what to do: 1: reboot the system and after you hear the windows start sound, wait about 40 seconds and then press windows key. 2: press the letter r for the run command 3: type in sndvol32.exe and press enter. 4: tab twice and press the spacebar. this should unmute all. if ja

Re: [JAWS-Users] COMPUTER EMERGENCY

2007-11-02 Thread sr . delta
i do not not have the 8.0 disk .it was a demo download.. -- Original message -- From: "Flor Lynch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > If you have the JAWS8 CD, insert it and let it run. Then choose the > "Remove" radiobutton. In this instance, do not keep shared files. Then > bring

Re: [JAWS-Users] COMPUTER EMERGENCY

2007-11-02 Thread Flor Lynch
If you have the JAWS8 CD, insert it and let it run. Then choose the "Remove" radiobutton. In this instance, do not keep shared files. Then bring up JAWS6.02 by its shortcut or however, and set it to start automatically. If you do not have the JAWS8 CD, I'm afraid you'll have to struggle alon

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about unfy braille

2007-11-02 Thread Flor Lynch
Within the confines of JAWS, the braille codes enabled for braille displays can be found in a list view. If you have a braille ttranslation program such as Duxbury, or Megadots, or one of the few others, you'd probably find other braille codes listed. However, the only Far Eastern language I co

Re: [JAWS-Users] COMPUTER EMERGENCY

2007-11-02 Thread sr . delta
COULD IT BE THAT MY JAWS IS ON MUTE ,IF SO WHAT DO I DO TO TURN THE MUTE OFF..SHURL -- Original message -- From: AMTK161 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > i there, > > If possible, I'd try uninstalling JAWS and reinstalling, or doing a system > restore. Also, have you tried usin

Re: [JAWS-Users] COMPUTER EMERGENCY

2007-11-02 Thread AMTK161
i there, If possible, I'd try uninstalling JAWS and reinstalling, or doing a system restore. Also, have you tried using your earlier version of JAWS? That will still function unless you have specifficly uninstalled it. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Victor Gouveia
Hi Larry, Please see my previous message, in terms of the auto-correct feature in word. There is a secondary place that you need to shut off the smart tags, and it was outlined in a message before mine. Victor Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the

Re: [JAWS-Users] changing options randomly

2007-11-02 Thread Victor Gouveia
Hi Dale, I had also found that I had problems creating lists with Word, until someone taught me how to turn off the auto-format feature. The problem is there, and I find that Jaws does a pretty bad job of reporting that these changes have occurred. Perhaps that could be something Freedom Scie

[JAWS-Users] COMPUTER EMERGENCY

2007-11-02 Thread sr . delta
HELP,PLEASE I UPDATED MY JAWS FROM 6.02 TO VERSION 8.0 AND NOW I HAVE LOST ALL VOICE WILL NOT EXCEPT ANY COMMANDS.PLEASE PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP ME, SHURL Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@j

Re: [JAWS-Users] more on restoring files

2007-11-02 Thread Marilyn Walker
Flore, i did the first things but did not find anything from compacting and finding folders with .back in the recyble bin. I'm going to take a stab at the maxter but not tonight. Thanks for your trouble. marilyn Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for t

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Patti
This is what I found, and smart tags are in two places. I have MS word 2003 That is a ms word function. you can turn it off by going to 1 Press ALT+TO for tools 2 Press O to open the Options dialog. 3 Press CTRL+TAB to move to the View page. 4 Press TAB to move to the Show Smart Tags check

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Rosemarie Chavarria
Hi, Eileen. Glad my suggestion worked. You're welcome. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Eileen Lafond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually > Thanks. > > I had found this before, but thought that i

Re: [JAWS-Users] changing options randomly

2007-11-02 Thread Dale Leavens
I keep having to reset my Word to show measurements in inches, to display the 9 last open documents, not to use animated text or what ever that other animated changes or something is and to use sound alerts. sometimes it sticks for a couple of days occasionally as long as a week.The big trouble

Re: [JAWS-Users] braille keyboard with Jaws

2007-11-02 Thread 鍾智明
that's good to hear! --- Flor Lynch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 說: > Yes. read the help. > - Original Message - > From: "鍾智明 " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "jaws" > Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:27 PM > Subject: [JAWS-Users] braille keyboard with Jaws > > > hey! do you know Jaws 8 or later c

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about unfy braille

2007-11-02 Thread 鍾智明
can I add the other language of braille code to that folder ? and how can i find the different language of the braille code? and I do that in the unify braille enjin? --- Artur R瓣pp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 說: > hi, > > JAWS braille files (extension .jbt) are in JAWS > program folder > You can open

Re: [JAWS-Users] changing options randomly

2007-11-02 Thread Larry Stansifer
Dale... I just started doing some performance reviews for work. I opened a new document in word-XP, centered and italicized the title and when I reread the text Jaws said "has smart tag" and it's turned off in tools, options and view-tab. Now how do I get rid of this */%^ "Smart Tag?" -Origin

Re: [JAWS-Users] changing options randomly

2007-11-02 Thread Dale Leavens
Oh! That was meant a little tongue in cheek. Seems to me that everything under Windows XP can change inexplicably. I was being a little sarcastic. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. -

Re: [JAWS-Users] Control page down and the find command in MS Word

2007-11-02 Thread Flor Lynch
Try ctrl+g - the GoToPage command. - Original Message - From: "Chris Feist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 11:12 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Control page down and the find command in MS Word Hi. I've asked and received an answer to this long ago, but now I forget

Re: [JAWS-Users] more on restoring files

2007-11-02 Thread Flor Lynch
Ok, so it's much the usual Outlook Express set-up. As you probably know (or will know soon enough!), it's not - or not necessarily - a straightforward process even if you know what to do. Firstly, do a Compact All Folders - from the message list - with alt-f, f, f. See what happens then. Y

[JAWS-Users] Control page down and the find command in MS Word

2007-11-02 Thread Chris Feist
Hi. I've asked and received an answer to this long ago, but now I forget what I was told. In MS Word 2003, when I do a Control page down it skips down one page at a time. Good so far. And if I do a find command with Control F and type in a string of characters to search for, then every time I d

[JAWS-Users] changing options randomly

2007-11-02 Thread Sharon
Could this be one of the reasons things seem to work, then they don't, then they do? I never heard of options in Word, MS Outlook etc. changing randomly. Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 6:33

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Sarah
Yep my word does a good job at not retaining my settings but I'm straying a bit off topic so I'll quit rambling. lol! SA&G - Original Message - From: "Dale Leavens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually A

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Dale Leavens
And then there is that Microsoft RANDOM feature where options change intermittently and for no apparent reason. Word is maybe the most richly supplied with these random features but Outlook Express and Internet Explorer are not lacking. Even Excel does this from time-to-time, maybe more than I

[JAWS-Users] Navigating Mail Blackboard

2007-11-02 Thread Nancy Stephenson
Hello I am writing on the recommendation of the IT Support person from JAWS vendor who is not familiar Blackboard program. I have been using Blackboard since September 2007. I am unable to open e-mail messages to reveal forward, reply and attachment functions. I am successful with the other fe

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Eileen Lafond
Thanks. I had found this before, but thought that it would only work for that session and then reset as so many of the items in that box do. But it does appear to stay turned off. This is great! Eileen La Fond Phone (206) 386-0011 e.mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "Rosemarie Chavarria" <[EMAIL PR

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Rosemarie Chavarria
Hi, Eileen. You can try this. Go into your word program and hit insert V for jaws verbosity. Then arrow down until your hear "smart tags". Then hit the space bar to uncheck it. Hopefully that should work. Other than that, I don't knowwhat else to suggest. Rosemarie - Original Message --

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Rosemarie Chavarria
Hi, Lary. The tutorial is called WORD QUICK AND EASY. You can order it from National Braille Press in Boston. Here's the link for it if you want to order the tutorial online. It's http://www.nbp.org Their phone number is: (800) 548-7323 Hope this helps. Rosemarie - Original Message ---

Re: [JAWS-Users] more on restoring files

2007-11-02 Thread Marilyn Walker
Flor, when I go into the recycle bin, I'm looking for outlook express e mail folders which I gave titles to, mostly geneology items-e mails. I would write myself an e mail and sned it one of the folders. Ken was able to restore the folder titles but most were empty. He said the files in some

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Eileen Lafond
I tried that and it didn't work for me. I still hear 'smart tags'. Eileen La Fond Phone (206) 386-0011 e.mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "Rosemarie Chavarria" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 11/2/2007 12:02 PM >>> Hi, Victor. I did that verything last night so now everything is fine. Rosemarie - Original M

Re: [JAWS-Users] more on restoring files

2007-11-02 Thread Flor Lynch
Do you mean 'read only'? I don't have the original messages to which you refer. What types of files and folders were these? When you have restored a folder from the Recycle Bin, have you gone into the restored folder's properties with alt-enter and investigated there? - Original Message

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Larry Stansifer
Only in a perfect world my friend. I have it unchecked and they still pop up from time-to-time. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Victor Gouveia Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 12:49 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Us

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Larry Stansifer
what tutorial is that and where can I find it? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rosemarie Chavarria Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 12:31 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually Hi, Sara

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Rosemarie Chavarria
I'm just saying what my tutorial says. I'm not sure if it matters when you print something but I myself would rather not hear "has smart tag". I already took care of the problem so everything is fine now. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Flor Lynch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Sarah
Actually I forgot about that little track.I do that but for some reason I just like them gone. i don't think they matter in print. i could be wrong. - Original Message - From: "Victor Gouveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 11:49 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] de

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread mr bengal
Hi Kathy and Tom,good to see you on this list. Steve - Original Message - From: "Kathy and Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 3:41 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually > Hi Victor and all. How do you find the options box in Office 2007?

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread David Whitehead
hello there! also, when your in the MSWord application, you can press insert+v for the, "Adjust Jaws Verbosity Dialog", and down arrow until you hear; "Smart Tags", if the box is on, use the spacebar until you hear off. then press enter. also, after you press insert+v, you could just press the

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Flor Lynch
And why do you think they 'cover up text'? Is it to cause 'us' problems? And 'interfere with speech' is in the ear of the beholder. JAWS verbosity options are provided to make adjustments there, among other things and places. Smart tags do have a useful purpose - even though I don't use them

[JAWS-Users] more on restoring files

2007-11-02 Thread Marilyn Walker
When my hard drive died in early August, my tech helper restored the folders but the only files in them that came back were the ones marked "read." Neither he nor I could explain it. So I did something (don't ask what!) to mark things read when I could--must have changed a setting--so some were

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Kathy and Tom
Hi Victor and all. How do you find the options box in Office 2007? Thanks. Kathy Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6 33, KJV. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Rosemarie Chavarria" <[EMAIL PR

Re: [JAWS-Users] THE VANISHING APOSTROPHE

2007-11-02 Thread Phyllis Stevens
Thanks to John Justice, problem with the apostrophe is fixed! Phyllis, Emmy dog, and the kitties, Simon and Sarah [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is also my MSN address. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-user

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Rosemarie Chavarria
Hi, Eileen. Go to the options dialog box and there you'll find the remove smart tags. Then you won't hear jaws say that anymore. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Eileen Lafond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 10:26 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting sma

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Rosemarie Chavarria
Hi, Victor. I did that verything last night so now everything is fine. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Victor Gouveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 10:49 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually > If I may be so bold as to enquire... >

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Victor Gouveia
If I may be so bold as to enquire... Why don't people just shut the smart tags off. All you have to do is open up the options dialog box, control+tab to the view menu, although you may not have to do that as I usually land on that tab first, then tab down to where it says smart tags, and unchec

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Rosemarie Chavarria
Hi, Sara. I removed all my smart tags last night. The tutorial that I have does say to remove smart tags because they do interfere with speech. They're graphics that cover up text. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Sarah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 9:

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Eileen Lafond
Is there any way to turn off JFW saying 'Smart Tag'? I find it very distracting when I am reading a document. Thanks, >>> "Rosemarie Chavarria" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 11/2/2007 10:52 AM >>> Hi, Flor. I read in the tutorial I have that smart tags do interfere with speech. That's all I'll say on t

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Rosemarie Chavarria
Hi, Flor. I read in the tutorial I have that smart tags do interfere with speech. That's all I'll say on that one. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Flor Lynch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 8:45 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Sarah
I always remove all of my smart tags.i find no use for them. SA&G - Original Message - From: "Flor Lynch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually Evidently, Microsoft does want to have them. Get with the pr

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about unfy braille

2007-11-02 Thread Artur Räpp
hi, JAWS braille files (extension .jbt) are in JAWS program folder You can open this folder if You open start menu, all programs, jaws 8.0 (your jaws version number, Explore JAWS, explore program files or open c:\program files\Freedom Scientific\JAWS\(your JAWS version number) HTH Artur - Or

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually

2007-11-02 Thread Flor Lynch
Evidently, Microsoft does want to have them. Get with the program! Look for "Smart Tags" in Help. - Original Message - From: "Rosemarie Chavarria" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:55 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting smart tags manually Hi, Dale. Smart t

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about unfy braille

2007-11-02 Thread Flor Lynch
These braille-table files are already installed with JAWS. Do a Windows Find files & Folders for *.jbt , or explore JAWS and look in the settings.enu folder. If you are setting up a braille display, in one of the dialogues you see the different braille codes listed. (there are ten.) (These

Re: [JAWS-Users] braille keyboard with Jaws

2007-11-02 Thread Flor Lynch
Yes. read the help. - Original Message - From: "鍾智明 " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "jaws" Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:27 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] braille keyboard with Jaws hey! do you know Jaws 8 or later can support braille keyboarde or not? if so, can I type grade 2 braille in the

[JAWS-Users] updates to the programs page

2007-11-02 Thread David Ferrin
I'm going to take down the section on Visual basic scripts and registry keys for a short time while I modify and add a number of items to that particular heading. It's very tedious work right now and I feel this is the best way to handle it for me. I do it because believe it or not it's somethin

[JAWS-Users] braille keyboard with Jaws

2007-11-02 Thread 鍾智明
hey! do you know Jaws 8 or later can support braille keyboarde or not? if so, can I type grade 2 braille in the braille keyboard which ship in the braille display such as Focus and Pac Mate? Ming Tel: (852) 6421 9950 MSN/ windows Lives messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: chungchiming9950 Vi

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about unfy braille

2007-11-02 Thread 鍾智明
how can I find the non english braile file and can it be ship and install in Jaws ? --- Flor Lynch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 說: > The Unified English braille Code (UEBC) applies to a > specific code in > English-language braille. There are other JAWS > Braille Tables (files ending > in .jtb) that se