I use Win 7 and JAWS 12. No matter what I try, I cannot fix the problem.
I cannot read character by character in either program successfully. When
I must go back to make a correction, this is impossible; it will not read
and says nothing.
I can read phrases however with control plus and
Hi there,
Need some help or advice about using Skype. I have two programs on my
Computer, they are jaws 12 and Dolphin guide and used to be able to work on
Skype on Dolphin Guide, but unfortunately, the Earphones will not work on
Dolphin guide now, for some reason as it works on Window's and
Hi at Jaws' mailing-list,
Seem to have a problem trying to get skype to work on windows 7 and Jaw's.
I also have Dolphin Guide which is another screen reader on my computer. I
used to be able to work Skype on Dolphin Guide, but the Headset doesn't seem
to work on Guide anymore, yet, it seems to
I am having a similar problem with Outlook 2010 and JAWS 14 on 2 Windows7
machines at work when replying to a message. I have not had time to call FS
about it, but here is what I do.
When replying to a message everything sounds just fine as I am typing in the
body of the message. When I use the
hello;
do you have the screen maximized?
you can either use, alt+spacebar, and the letter x,
or you can use the windows keystroke;
windows-key+up arrow=maximize
windows-key+down arrow=minimize.
note, this keystroke only works in windows 78 not xp.
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From:
I haven't used that Research it function in awhile, but sure seemed to work
pretty good for CNN and Reuters, this one gave the full article link as
well, but both work easy to find stories.
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From: LeDon led...@tx.rr.com
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Sent:
I created some rules for incoming messages. However, I don't like them
anymore, but when I deleted the rule after closing outlook 2010 and opening
it again I still get the rules sent only to me along with the messages. I
can tab and enter on close but can not completely get rid of the rules sent
Hi. I find a similar fix and that is now to go in and out, back and forth
like through a revolving door and eventually everything gets with the plan.
It is just so frustrating never to know if it will get fixed or not. Thanks.
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From: JAWS-Users-List
hello;
not sure what steps you took;
You might decide that you no longer want to use a message filter you have
created. To delete a rule, do the following:
1. Click the File tab.
alt+f=file
2. Select Manage Rules Alerts.
3. In the Rules and Alerts dialog box, click
the rule that you want
David, when this happens again, I'll use your suggestions for sure. Thanks
very much.
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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of david
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 9:15 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re:
similar fix?
could you please tell the list members what this similar fix was?
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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Liuda
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 9:47 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]
Hi everyone.
I'm using JAWS 14 with windows 8.1. My question is about the dictionary
manager. When I want to add a word, I go to the dictionary manager and add,
but when I type the actual word and the replacement word, I can't scroll
through them with the arrow keys. Jaws says nothing. So, it's
Hi there users,
Seem to have a particular problem with Microsoft Outlook and the email
settings. When typing an email in Outlook when the email has been typed, I
press alts It goes into the spell mode, which is very strange as I normally
press jawskey+F7 for the spell-check.
I just bought a Toshiba Satellite C55-A5355 Windows 7 15.6-Inch Laptop. I
discovered to my dismay that in order to use the function keys on the top
row of the keyboard you have to press the function key which is located
left of the spacebar between the control key and the windows key. Needless
I have that problem too on my hp mini netbook. but I found out that on
laptops the jaws keyboard layout the jaws(insert) key is the caps lock
maybe you did not know that.
-Original Message-
From: Greg Washington
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 9:23 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
You'll need sighted help, but this can be turned off in the bios.
You may even want to call Toshiba tech support to find out exactly where to
go to do this.
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Have questions about that IPhone, IPad or IPod Touch?
Join the IDevices list serve and
Thanks for that suggestion. I have used the desktop keyboard layout on my
old laptop since it has a nice full keyboard with the separate numpad. But
on this new one I will give the laptop keyboard layout a try.
Greg Washington
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From: JAWS-Users-List
Thanks. I'm assuming you are saying that the function keys on the top of
the keyboard can be made to act only as traditional function keys by making
an adjustment in the bios settings of the computer?
Greg Washington
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From: JAWS-Users-List
Greg,
This is changeable in the BIOS, System Settings.
You can make that change in the UEFI from within Windows. In System
Settings, look for a Keyboard tab, with choices like these:
Special function mode (Hold Fn first to use standard F1-F12 functions.)
Standard F1-F12 mode (Hold Fn first
just press f7
-Original Message-
From: Mick Du Buisson
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 11:01 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] regarding Microsoft outlook emails
Hi there users,
Seem to have a particular problem with Microsoft Outlook and the
Wow, sounds like a perfect solution. I will certainly give that a try.
Thanks so much.
Greg Washington
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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Steve
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 1:04 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
hello there;
just did a quick google search;
Recent Toshiba notebooks have seen a new Function (Fn) key layout that will
allow the shortcut functions to operate without having to hold down the Fn
key on the keyboard for convenience.
If you wish to revert to the original Function (Fn) key
Just shooting from the hip here, but is the window maximized?
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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Damien O'Connor
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 7:27 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and
another google search yields,
You need to go to your Toshiba System Settings to change that.
I have a different Toshiba Satellite (the P-875) but hopefully this path or
something similar will work for you. For me it was Desktop Assist Tools
Utilities System Settings Keyboard Function Keys
is jaws active if you access the bios of your computer?
email is golden !
Kevinlee
For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:
http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
No it's not
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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Kevin Lee
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 3:04 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] bios
is jaws active if you access the bios of your computer?
email is
David,
Again you have made my life easier. I had just finished looking through the
device manager to see how to change the keyboard's properties with no
success. Now you have given step by step directions on what I need to do.
I was just about to throw my new computer onto the scrap heap. The
Yes.
Damien.
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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Kimsan
Sent: 23 March 2014 19:57
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS and dictionary manager.
Just shooting from the hip here, but is the
My braille and speak died after 21 years. I am looking for a cheap net
book. Does anybody have any suggestions.
For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:
http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Hi there tom, pressed F7
And still nothing happening
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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com]
On Behalf Of Tom
Sent: 23 March 2014 18:20
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding Microsoft outlook emails
Hi there to. Just sent or tried to send another message but pressed F7 and
stil nothing happened, sorry for misleading you before with mentioning that
i had press jaw+F7 meant just F7 which unfortunately that never worked.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List
that's spell check, and works for me, sorry
-Original Message-
From: Mick Du Buisson
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:13 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding Microsoft outlook emails
Hi there tom, pressed F7
And still nothing happening
This is not a high-tech swap shop, end of thread.
David Ferrin
A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from
a simpler system that worked perfectly.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of john
Dave I was not looking to buy one on this list I just want some advice.s
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of David Ferrin
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 6:33 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]
got you. let me ask you, does f7 work for you in ms word?
-Original Message-
From: Mick Du Buisson
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:19 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] regarding Microsoft outlook emails
Hi there to. Just sent or tried to send another
I am having problems with SameTime 8.5.2 on Windows 7 with JAWS 15.0.7023. I
have SameTime configured to have each conversation open as a new window
since I never did seem to get JAWS to work with SameTime as a single
multi-tabbed chat window. I have been using SameTime for a number of years
and
Friends, i'm using jaws15. I'm curious to know if there are voices
for jaws that support urdu and or arabic?
For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:
http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
No, Jaws does not work when you enter the bios. You don't see these
much, but there are some utilities put out by some computer and
motherboard manufacturers that will let you access the bios through
windows. Most are inaccessible, and those that are have very limited
accessibility from my
If you don't want Outlook to handle your spellchecking before the message is
sent, go into Options, Email, Spelling tab and uncheck the box that says
check messages before they are sent.
- Original Message -
From: Tom tclar...@gmail.com
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Sent:
OK, that would be fine I suppose.
David Ferrin
A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from
a simpler system that worked perfectly.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of john melia
Sent:
Hi Robin,
Here's the changes I made to make JAWS work for me:
For Jaws to work with xtra-enterprise
In Extra:
click options
click settings
set cursor to underline
set cursor to blinking
Set font style to Lucida for Attach Mate
set font to size less than 10 point
click apply
click ok
In JAWS:
Open
Hi,
I had the same problem last week:
Two restarts and two aspirins fixed it...
Jorge
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Tom
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 6:39 PM
To:
That's the procedure I have just given in another message, except that I
did not need to go into the BIOS to do it here.
- Original Message -
From: Steve pipeguy...@gmail.com
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 6:04 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problems
Hi Greg,
With luck, it will be possible for you to configure things yourself, in
much the following way. First, though, you need to locate something
called HWSETUP. (that is, HW Setup.) This has a number of control
dialogues that let you configure stuff on the Toshiba. I have a windows7
Hi,
It maybe sounds like your keyboard needs some cleaning with compress air .
Last time I blew it out dead bugs came out with a pound of dust.
Jorge
Mister Clean...
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List
Thanks. Will do next chance. Also need to replace the keyboard actually. I
do so much typing that they simply wear out, the external ones that is.
Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Jorge Rivas
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014
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