maybe this will help you out.. plantronics wireless headset with micraphone it has a cord that connects it to the computer to charge the headset, it has volume controls on the headset, forward and back on the headset too. available at Best Buy store and maybe online... do not know how much these cost, a friend received from santa told me about them.
----- Original Message ----- From: "inthane" <inthane...@roadrunner.com> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Keyboard On Laptop Stopped Working I hear you, I have a wireless full keyboard I use with my netbook when I am running a RPG game at the shop (actually a coffee house these days). but... unless they have a need/wish for wireless I'd go hard wire, why? no batteries to die at just the wrong time, I carry a 20 pack of spare batteries (useable in both the keyboard and my MP3 player for traveling, lol!) in my gaming case, but even carrying a extra pair of batteries can be a nuisance when your trying to keep it effective but simple! love my wireless, don't get me wrong, I can flip the comp around, use the screen to show displays of items to the sighted players and can if I wish set up a sound file for my wife who is the only other non-sighted player in the group and run it through the second sound card by selecting which player I play it with! I'm thinking of putting a set of custom knobs on the sides of the keyboard and using a guitar strap to hold the thing at waist level when I stand up, so I can walk around and narrate while manipulating the computer and it's displays! grins anyone got the name and location of an inexpensive set of wireless headphones that don't cost that which one does not wish to lose! and sounds half way decent? laters, I... . Moderator, Blind Access Help. . Owner: Alacorn Computer Enterprises "own the might and majesty of an alacorn" www.alacorncomputer.com . proprietor: Inthane's Grab Bag for blind computer users and Programmers! http://grabbag.alacorncomputer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Trish" <pzoell...@tx.rr.com> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 12:32 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Keyboard On Laptop Stopped Working > They sure do make some honey of these wireless keyboards. Mine is a > Microsoft wireless bluetooth 3000 with a range of 30 feet, works perfect > with the laptop. I just plugged in the tiny device into a USB, windows did > the rest.. > > I purchased this from Amazon.com for $40.00 around the holidays. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "inthane" <inthane...@roadrunner.com> > To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 2:27 PM > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Keyboard On Laptop Stopped Working > > > friends, if the driver got corrupted you could get a similar effect, yes > get > a USB keyboard, then run the diagnostics for the keyboard and its driver > in > device manager, and go from there. > > the other suggestions are valid... I'm not debating this, but I would > check > the software first since it's fixable, run a chkdsk to make sure the drive > is working correctly and then run a scandisk to check the main OS files as > best as one can > > if your used to the small laptop style keyboard they do make ones that are > similar to it for sale. > > HTH, > elf > . Moderator, Blind Access Help. > . Owner: Alacorn Computer Enterprises > "own the might and majesty of an alacorn" > www.alacorncomputer.com > . proprietor: Inthane's Grab Bag > for blind computer users and Programmers! > http://grabbag.alacorncomputer.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Justice" <john_just...@verizon.net> > To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 7:43 AM > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Keyboard On Laptop Stopped Working > > >> Donny, >> Before you do anything else, see if you can get yourself a USB keyboard. >> They aren't very expensive for the basic ones. >> Next, plug it in and make sure that the Jaws setting for keyboard is on >> Laptop, not Desktop. >> Now, if you did spill something in there as some of the other members >> have >> indicated, tha keyboard may be the only way you can make the computer >> function. >> If it doesn't work, you might have shorted out some of the primary >> control >> circuits. Tbhat would be like holding down a key permanently since the >> contacts open when you press a key. >> If that has happened, that USB keyboard might not work. But Donny, it >> is >> certainly worth a try. >> Been there, done that if you know what I mean. >> >> >> John and Linda Justice >> With guide dogs Jake and Zachary >> PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com >> [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of tim >> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 8:28 AM >> To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Keyboard On Laptop Stopped Working >> >> Sounds like something dripped on keys, but not locked. >> >> At 06:53 AM 1/27/2012, you wrote: >>>A friend of mine has an HP Laptop. The main keyboard has stopped >>>working. >>>The function keys and many specialty keys still work. Has she >>>accidentally locked it or something? >>> >>> >>>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/
