Re: [JAWS-Users] Test Driving Thunderbird Using JAWS 12

2012-02-04 Thread Margaret Thomas
Donnie, Gene Asner did a presentation on Thunderbird for Accessible World a couple years ago. One part is devoted to the older Windows Live Mail and the other part is on Thunderbird. Some of both parts is outdated, but I'm also giving Thunderbird a try and I found the presentation helpful.

[JAWS-Users] Windows 7 and Jas 13

2012-02-04 Thread rex holmes
I am finding it almost impossible to deal with Windows 7. are there any online tutorials for it? Rex For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 and Jas 13

2012-02-04 Thread Greg Washington
Try this site http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/windows7/transition.aspx -Original Message- From: rex holmes Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 8:42 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 and Jas 13 I am finding it almost impossible to deal

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 and Jas 13

2012-02-04 Thread John R Vaughn
Here is a message I sent out when I first was learning jaws with windows 7. An updated resource would be the freedom scientific web page under training for some free webinars including on a basic free download for jaws and windows 7at

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 and Jas 13

2012-02-04 Thread Greg Washington
Here's another site that might be helpful http://vip.chowo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/jaws/Windows-Explorer-7-Guide.html#introduction -Original Message- From: rex holmes Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 8:42 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 and Jas

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 and Jas 13

2012-02-04 Thread Joni Colver
You can download a free textbook from Access Technology Institute about using Windows 7 with JAWS: http://www.blindtraining.com/free/Windows7.html Joni -Original Message- From: rex holmes Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 9:42 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject:

[JAWS-Users] research it.

2012-02-04 Thread Jeffrey Greenlee
I would like to know if anyone is having a problem with research it and how to correct the problem? I have tried to to a search for businesses and nhl scores and I get the message of no links and hit escape to close. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 and Jas 13

2012-02-04 Thread rex holmes
Thank you Gregg, really helpful. Rex - Original Message - From: Greg Washington gregw...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 2:57 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 and Jas 13 Try this site

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 and Jas 13

2012-02-04 Thread Greg Washington
Glad it was helpful. -Original Message- From: rex holmes Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 10:36 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 7 and Jas 13 Thank you Gregg, really helpful. Rex - Original Message - From: Greg Washington

Re: [JAWS-Users] research it.

2012-02-04 Thread Joni Colver
Whenever the website that JAWS uses for Research It changes, the corresponding function in Research It no longer works. This has happened to the sports scores and business search with the current version of JAWS. Joni -Original Message- From: Jeffrey Greenlee Sent: Saturday,

[JAWS-Users] thanksRE: Windows 7 and Jas 13

2012-02-04 Thread Mick Du Buisson
You didn't send msg directly to me, but I'm greatful for the info, as i also am a new user of windows' so thanks. Mick dubo liverpool -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joni Colver Sent: 04

[JAWS-Users] firefox

2012-02-04 Thread Kimsan
Hi, Which version of ff are people using these days that work with jaws fairly well? Thanks. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[JAWS-Users] setting up Windows Live mail

2012-02-04 Thread Susan Wojtecki
-- Hi Everyone, I've had a new Windows 7 system for about a month. This was not a PC with a preinstalled system so we installed Windows 7 and office 2007 but no email client. I attempted to install Windows live mail but could not configure Pop3 access. I tried to follow the directions but for

[JAWS-Users] Excel Checkbook Problem

2012-02-04 Thread regilman
Hi All, I am using the already formatted Checkbook file and it is no longer doing the calculations. It works fine up to the 55th row and then just the calculations are not working. It will still put in the stored names. If anyone could help me getting it working I would appreciate it. I am using

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel Checkbook Problem

2012-02-04 Thread Ann Byrne
Go to format cells with control-1 and be sure the cells are formatted as numbers, not text. At 02:14 PM 2/4/2012, you wrote: Hi All, I am using the already formatted Checkbook file and it is no longer doing the calculations. It works fine up to the 55th row and then just the calculations are

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel Checkbook Problem

2012-02-04 Thread regilman
Yes, Doubled Checked that and it was still set. Thanks, Bob -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 3:32 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Major issue! Computer freeze.

2012-02-04 Thread Flor Lynch
With your wife's help, go into Safe Mode, and use system restore to restore your computer to a point in time when it was working correctly. - Original Message - From: Rich Hamel rcha...@bellsouth.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 9:09 PM Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel Checkbook Problem

2012-02-04 Thread Ann Byrne
Is there a blank line before row 55, so Excel thinks it should stop adding/subtracting At 03:04 PM 2/4/2012, you wrote: Yes, Doubled Checked that and it was still set. Thanks, Bob -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel Checkbook Problem

2012-02-04 Thread regilman
No, That row was a Deposit and was working fine then also. Thanks, Bob -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 4:54 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

[JAWS-Users] Copying a Jaws error message

2012-02-04 Thread Greg Washington
I am getting a rather complicated error message when I hit insert+v in excel on a specific spread sheet. The insert+v command works fine in other spread sheets just not in one particular one. I would like to copy the error message and paste it into an email to FS tech support. I vaguely

Re: [JAWS-Users] Copying a Jaws error message

2012-02-04 Thread Flor Lynch
Alt+JAWSKey+w - virtualizes the current window. - Original Message - From: Greg Washington gregw...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 10:42 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Copying a Jaws error message I am getting a rather complicated error

Re: [JAWS-Users] Copying a Jaws error message

2012-02-04 Thread Greg Washington
Perfect!! Thanks so much. Greg -Original Message- From: Flor Lynch Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 5:40 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Copying a Jaws error message Alt+JAWSKey+w - virtualizes the current window. - Original Message - From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] The New JAWS13 OCR Facility

2012-02-04 Thread Tan Siew Ling
Hi How do you change the voice? The voice is speaking is such a low pitch that I don't understand what is being said. I want my trusty Eloquence to read aloud. Thank you. Best Regards Siew Ling On 01/02/2012, Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES) steven.hi...@nhs.net wrote: Brilliant, thanks.

[JAWS-Users] Excel checkbook problem

2012-02-04 Thread Brian Mackey
Have you tried re-entering the formula for your calculations? Sincerely, Brian A. Mackey Brian A. Mackey Mackey Enterprises LLC 609-953-6988 bmacke...@gmail.com Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to make those dreams come true. - Vince

Re: [JAWS-Users] The New JAWS13 OCR Facility

2012-02-04 Thread Mike Barbara
Hi Siew Ling, Below are a couple of notes I've saved. Customizing the OCR Voice To customize the voice you hear when reading recognized text, do the following: 1.Press INSERT+F2, and select Settings Center. When Settings Center opens, press CTRL+SHIFT+D to open Default. 2.In the tree view,

Re: [JAWS-Users] setting up Windows Live mail

2012-02-04 Thread Steve
Susan, First, when you install the Livemail thing from Microsoft, as you run the installer, there are about nine or so checkboxes at the beginning. These determine which of the components you will be installing. If you don't want anything else, then just uncheck all of them except for the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Major issue! Computer freeze.

2012-02-04 Thread Rich Hamel
Okay, how does one go in to safe mode? Rich - Original Message - From: Flor Lynch florl...@iol.ie To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 4:27 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Major issue! Computer freeze. With your wife's help, go into Safe Mode, and use

Re: [JAWS-Users] Major issue! Computer freeze.

2012-02-04 Thread Mike Barbara
Hi Rich, Below is a note I saved. I haven't tried the instructions from the following so, try at your own risk! From: 2.g.i Hi every one Please read all of this before carrying out the steps. To save the guessing of when to hit f8 so on to boot into safe mode, you can do the following.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Major issue! Computer freeze.

2012-02-04 Thread Steve
Rich, First, try starting your computer and hitting the f8 key until you get a dialog menu. Try booting into safe mode. Check out the following microsoft article. It has several methods you can try, but many of them are advanced. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314503 Take my advice, I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Copying a Jaws error message

2012-02-04 Thread Steve
alt-insert-w brings up the virtual screen. Highlight what you need and copy to the clipboard. Then, hit ESC to get out of the virtual window. Steve - Original Message - From: Greg Washington gregw...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012

Re: [JAWS-Users] Major issue! Computer freeze.

2012-02-04 Thread Steve
Um, you forgot, his keyboard doesn't work. He can't do anything from within Windows at this point. - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 9:18 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Major issue! Computer

Re: [JAWS-Users] Major issue! Computer freeze.

2012-02-04 Thread Rich Hamel
That's right. I did try the windows key with R but did not notice any change. I did not confirm this with my wife. I'll try the F8 key and see if this works. Thanks, everyone, for all of the suggestions. Rich - Original Message - From: Steve k...@sbcglobal.net To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Major issue! Computer freeze.

2012-02-04 Thread Steve
Uh, Rich. Another thought, maybe you better make sure the keyboard is actually frozen, as that is what your first message implied. If its not, then there are other possibilities, including some pretty simple ones . - Original Message - From: Rich Hamel rcha...@bellsouth.net To:

[JAWS-Users] deleting a folder in o express

2012-02-04 Thread Trish Ebel
For the life of me I can't remember how to delete a folder in outlook express, anyone? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting a folder in o express

2012-02-04 Thread Trish
hi, make sure the folder is empty first, then press alt/f arrow to delete, you will be asked if you want to do this y/n - Original Message - From: Trish Ebel aima...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 10:35 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] deleting

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting a folder in o express

2012-02-04 Thread Janie Degenshein
Can't you just highlight the folder and tap delete or if not try highlighting the folder and tap the application key and up to delete I use WLM so not sure just a hunch Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have Access Tech

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting a folder in o express

2012-02-04 Thread Steve
Sure, but only so you can have your life back. 1. Go to your folders list. 2. Highlight the folder you want to delete. NOTE: You can't delete those folders that come with OE like InBox, OutBox, etc. 3. Hit alt-f, then the F for folders submenu. 4. Arrow down to the Delete button and

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting a folder in o express

2012-02-04 Thread Trish Ebel
That's right, thanks so much! - Original Message - From: Steve k...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 11:51 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting a folder in o express Sure, but only so you can have your life back. 1. Go to your

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting a folder in o express

2012-02-04 Thread Steve
Trish, That is a good practice. But, it isn't necessary in Outlook Express. You can delete a folder, even if it contains messages. Steve - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 11:38 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting a folder in o express

2012-02-04 Thread Steve
Yes, you can do it that way. I try to avoid the delete key, just because I've gotten a bit crazy with it by accident before. (grin) But, that is a quicker way. - Original Message - From: Janie Degenshein jdege...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting a folder in o express

2012-02-04 Thread Trish
its never worked for me - Original Message - From: Steve k...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 11:11 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] deleting a folder in o express Trish, That is a good practice. But, it isn't necessary in Outlook

Re: [JAWS-Users] Major issue! Computer freeze.

2012-02-04 Thread Flor Lynch
Given that your computer is frozen, therefore no screen reader works, and you will need sighted assistance: turn off, then turn on your computer and press (and hold) the F8 key until Safe Mode is highlighted or in the list of items. Arrow to it and press enter. There is then a list of

[JAWS-Users] Introduction office 2010 question

2012-02-04 Thread Muhammad Babar Shahzad
Dear Listers Greetings, I am a social entrepreneur from Pakistan I have been a regular jaws user for last 11 years. I have been trying to work with MS office 2010 but it seems I need to have some guidance as the ribbons are not easy to use with jaws. at least in my case that i am using jaws

[JAWS-Users] Email Client in windows 7

2012-02-04 Thread Muhammad Babar Shahzad
A friend wants to have something like outlook express in his windows 7 please help? Thanks and Warm Regards, Muhammad Babar Shahzad, Co-Director Founder, Empower Pak (EP), Cell: +92-300--5631220 E-Mail: ba...@ep.org.pk / babarant...@gmail.com Office Phone: +92-995--616220 Web: www.ep.org.pk

[JAWS-Users] Email Client windows 7

2012-02-04 Thread Muhammad Babar Shahzad
A friend wants to have something like out look express in his windows 7 please help? Thanks and Warm Regards, Muhammad Babar Shahzad, Co-Director Founder, Empower Pak (EP), Cell: +92-300--5631220 E-Mail: ba...@ep.org.pk / babarant...@gmail.com Office Phone: +92-995--616220 Web: www.ep.org.pk

Re: [JAWS-Users] The New JAWS13 OCR Facility

2012-02-04 Thread Tan Siew Ling
Hi! It worked! Thank you thank you! Now I have Eloquence reading to me! Best Regards Siew Ling On 05/02/2012, Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net wrote: Hi Siew Ling, Below are a couple of notes I've saved. Customizing the OCR Voice To customize the voice you hear when reading recognized