This lap top is a Lenovo with only one windows key to the left of the space bar. I didn't know you were using a lap top so yes your results will vary from my earlier post. The thing is normally I use a full keyboard on this system because it is in my living room by my chair and it's better to pull the keyboard over rather than the entire system. Also I can type on a smaller keyboard but it is not naturally all that easy for me.
David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. ----- Original Message ----- From: "dgcnc" <dg...@bellsouth.net> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 8:01 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Opening Attachments in Windows Mail David, I can't help but smile at this. No wonder things don't work right. I don't even know where my keys are. I am using a Dell laptop. Going from the spacebar, to the left is alt, Windows, a key labeled FN which acts like a shift key to make that top row my F1-12, and far left is control. To the right, there are only two keys between the spacebar and the left arrow. Since it sounds like I may have an unusual layout, what might the Application key say or symbol on it? This may be a sighted person task. Greg -----Original Message----- From: David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 7:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Opening Attachments in Windows Mail Just to the right of the space bar is the alt key. Next over to the right is the windows key. Next is the applications key of which there is only one. Lastly is the control key. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. ----- Original Message ----- From: "dgcnc" <dg...@bellsouth.net> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 7:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Opening Attachments in Windows Mail Are you calling the key just to the right of the spacebar the Windows Application key? Sorry, but I have a lot to learn and want to learn it right. You are exactly right in your explanation. If the person is horrified of destroying their computer as all new computer users are, perhaps a beginner's approach might be if you don't know who it's from and don't know what it is, don't open it. At a minimum, if it is from someone you know, verify that they sent it and what it is. While not foolproof, it builds confidence that we really won't blow the thing up with the wrong keystroke. Then, as somebody gets adventuresome, save that file, scan it, and if it clears, open it if you decide to. Even then, there's that chance that the offending file won't be caught by the antivirus. I'm not criticizing your response at all. Just explaining the approach I would take with a person very new to computers. There are many ways to do the same thing always. Greg -----Original Message----- From: Madison Espinoza Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:44 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Opening Attachments in Windows Mail I'm recalling this now, and I think you gave what I believe is the correct answer, which is press shift tab from within the body of a message to be placed on any attachment. The person must first save the attached file to their hard drive, so to do this press the windows applications key and use that menu. I'm suggesting to first save the file in order to then scan it for viruses. Many viruses try to get the receiver of an email message to open the attachment and it ends up being a virus. This is why I suggest she first saves then scans the file. If using MSE you need only focus on the file, press the windows applications key then down arrow to scan with Microsoft Security Essentials. Hopefully someone with WLM will chime in and suggest a faster technique as this might be asking lots for a new computer user. -M W7HP32bit ----- Original Message ----- From: "dgcnc" <dg...@bellsouth.net> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Opening Attachments in Windows Mail > M, I am understanding that he wants to Open an attachment. Not Save it. If > I am wrong, maybe he will clarify for us. > > Greg > > -----Original Message----- > From: Madison Espinoza > Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:30 PM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Opening Attachments in Windows Mail > > HI Steve, > > I have a strong suspicion you are not describing the problem correctly. :) > This is my issue with third person trouble shooting. Is she using windows > mail or windows live mail. Its important you post correct information or > else there is lots of confusion and unnecessary posts as we're now seeing. > > If someone out there would like to help out, please launch WLM and go to > the > file menu and look for a save attachments option. > > -M > W7HP32bit > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Boodram" <steveboodram...@gmail.com> > To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 2:03 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Opening Attachments in Windows Mail > > >>I tried that but she is not finding any such menu. >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Madison Espinoza" <wysiwy...@charter.net> >> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> >> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:10 PM >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Opening Attachments in Windows Mail >> >> >>> HI Steve, >>> >>> Call or email your friend and tell her that in jaws she can either press >>> insert + A or simply use the file menu as it has a save attachments >>> option. >>> >>> -M >>> W7HP32bit >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Steve Boodram" <steveboodram...@gmail.com> >>> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> >>> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 12:13 PM >>> Subject: [Blind-Computing] Opening Attachments in Windows Mail >>> >>> >>>> Hello friends; >>>>> asking on behalf of a good friend of mine who needs some assistance in >>>>> opening atachments in Windows Mail. >>>>> >>>>> Could someone pleas offer some assistance. >>>>> >>>>> This friend of mine is afraid to install anything on her machine or >>>>> make any >>>>> modifications. >>>>> >>>>> Please provide step-by-step guidance. >>>>> >>>>> I tried figuring out its use on my laptop runningg same but also can't >>>>> seem >>>>> to find out how to do it. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks in advance. >>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>> >>> >>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
