Re: [Blind-Computing] How to have JAWS indicate a capital letter

2011-09-01 Thread slcb 

Hi Eric,
will be much obliged if you can give some details on how to get it done.
Thank you very much
Samson
- Original Message - 
From: "Eric Caron" 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How to have JAWS indicate a capital letter



Dear Don and others,

I was able to add a tone to indicate a capital letter with the REal Speak 
voices.  It was as Don said in Settings Sound Schemes I had to press edit 
then go to the Mis tab.  I did not see a option for it to say Cap only to 
add a tone .  This is very helpful


Thanks Don and others for the tips!

eric Caron
On Aug 28, 2011, at 10:46 PM, Don Marang wrote:

The Real Speak Solo Direct voices are not capable of indicating a capital 
letter by raising the pitch.  To configure it to indicate capital letters 
by preceding the letter with the word "Cap", you must set this up in the 
JAWS Speech and Sounds Manager.  Freedom Scientific has a tutorial which 
walks you through this configuration in their tutorial about that topic. 
Go to the JAWS Training under JAWS (Insert for desktop layout; CapsLock 
for laptop) + j > Help > Training.


*Don Marang*
Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org 

There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any 
real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am 
working on things that matter.

-- Dean Kamen

On 8/28/2011 4:56 PM, Eric Caron wrote:

Hello list,

I am new to this list and have my first question.  At work I use JAWS 12 
and prefer the voices of Tom and Jill.  I need to know when a letter is 
capitalized.  I searched the settings and could not find a place to tell 
JAWS to say "cap" or play a tone.  Can someone point me in the right 
direction?


Thanks very much

Eric Caron


On Aug 28, 2011, at 1:09 PM, JM Casey wrote:

My version of e-book? Just take whatever file format given and convert 
it to a plain text file, and put it on my braille display device. Easy, 
fast and the files take up little space. I'm seeing a lot more formats 
around nowadays and I have no idea about some of them. You can get 
converters for .lit files and make them into word documents, plain text 
or probably html if you want. PDF files and adobe in general I want 
little to do with so I'm actually looking for a standalone converter 
that will render the files as plaintext without me even having to open 
Adobe reader.



- Original Message - From: "Annette Carr"
To:
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] EBook Format


Unfortunately, there is no one definition for e-books.  It depends on 
the
provider of the book.  For example, Overdrive's e-books are in some 
type of
PDF that is not accessible.  I have not had time to play with them to 
figure
out if you can convert the file into something that can be read by 
JAWS or
other A.T.  I use the Overdrive's e-audio books that can be in MP3 or 
the

Apple iProduct format.

I would love to hear from others on the list on this topic.

Annette


-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Vos
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 8:46 AM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: [Blind-Computing] EBook Format

I've noticed a lot of books are now available in EBook format What 
kind of

format is that?
Are they readable with a screen reader like JAWS?
Blessings,
Tom



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Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update issue

2011-09-01 Thread David 
Hello Kimsan;
Do we know which updates are not downloading/installing?
Is it the net frame works
If you go into the updates,

Are they checked or unchecked?



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From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of kimsan
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 10:54 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update issue

Hi Rick:
Again, 
Thanks for the response. I am figuring out my external hd  and if all goes
well I will back it up and proceed to reformat.

kimsans...@aol.com

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From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice
Sent: 31 August, 2011 7:25 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update issue

Hi Kimsan,
Yes, as long as you have the operating system disk, an image of the
operating system partition, recovery media, or a recovery partition on the
hard drive.
If the system seems to be functioning okay, then indeed wait until you can
backup your personal files.
A few updates are most likely not critical to system operation as they 
are for security, so just keep that in mind.
HTH,
Rick Justice
- Original Message -
From: "kimsan" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update issue


I should back everything up and just reformat it then Rick?
I wish I could do that but my external hd is not working at the moment...
Believe me, I think I have pist a lot of people off by asking this question
but trust me I have done everything Microsoft suggested but no go.
Take care and appreciate the response.


kimsans...@aol.com

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From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice
Sent: 31 August, 2011 1:23 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update issue

Hi Kimsan,
I had a similar issue on one of my Win7 machines, and after exhausting my
resources, I ended up recovering the machine.
Everything is working fine now, service pack 1 even slid in with no
complaints.
HTH,
Rick Justice
- Original Message -
From: "kimsan" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update issue


Hi,
Ok, this is getting redonkulous...
I have downloaded and installed the readiness tool that was recommended via
google and another kind lister on this list.
It is not working, I cannot install any updates. To all the technical
computer gurus here what do you think the issue is? Here's the message
again...
Some updates were not installed
Restore hidden updates Failed: 1 update 1 important update selected
Updates: frequently asked  Review important updates Try again
Error(s) found:
Code 800B0100 Windows Update encountered an unknown error.
Trust me... I have gone in circles on this and it kept bringing me back to
the readiness tool which did not do squat...
If someone could help and possibly fix this issue I would be so greatful.


Thank you...
kimsans...@aol.com

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From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike & Barbara
In Arcadia
Sent: 26 August, 2011 3:39 AM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update How to get it back into
StartMenu

Hi Again Larry,

I did find out how to get Microsoft Update into the start menu, from Rick &
the Jaws-Users list.  Below are his steps.

Hi Mike,
Here is one way to do what you are wanting:
1. Use the link below to go to the Microsoft Update site:

http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us

2. Once there, open the file menu, and arrow to, send, and hit enter.
3. In the resulting sub-menu, select shortcut to desktop, and hit enter.
The resulting shortcut is named, Microsoft Update, but you can rename it to,
Windows Update.
4. Now you have a shortcut, that you can move to the start menu.
HTH,
Rick Justice

Thanks again for your input.  Take care.
Mike



  - Original Message -
  From: LaMcAs
  To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
  Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 1:29 AM
  Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update How to get it back into
StartMenu


  Do you have Microsoft Update? That is what Windows Update is called now on
  XP.

  Larry & Flax GD (Guide Dog)
  & Elliot RGD (Retired Guide Dog)
  London, UK

  Multiple Installer http://ninite.com
  Flash Updater http://updateflash.org/
  Impartial info on Android & IOS http://www.blindtechsupport.net/


  -Original Message-
  From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
  [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike &
Barbara
  In Arcadia
  Sent: 26 August 2011 01:37
  To: Blind Computing
  Subject: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update How to get it back into Start
Menu

  Hi All,

  I am running

Re: [Blind-Computing] system recovery

2011-09-01 Thread David 
Hello there;

What do you see in the system tray regarding your battery.

Does it say charging?
Or, fully charged 100%



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[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of kimsan
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 1:20 AM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: [Blind-Computing] system recovery

Hi,

How can I set my laptop back to factory defaults? Actually, I know how to do
it on this windows 7 machine but it says my computer is running on battery.
The thing is the laptop is plugged into the wall so why would it give me
this message? Do you suppose its because I have a week battery?

 

In any event, if someone can tell me another way to do the factory defalts
thing that will be great.

I will be on google looking for the answer as well. I just thought I would
post it here first.

Thanks everyone!

 

kimsans...@aol.com

 

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[Blind-Computing] OCR Software and Multifunction Units

2011-09-01 Thread jerry martin 
To all List members:

I have an HP Multifunction unit (printer/scanner/fax/copier).  Does anyone 
happen to know of an OCR software program that works with such units?  Many 
thanks.  Jerry
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Re: [Blind-Computing] OCR Software and Multifunction Units

2011-09-01 Thread Van Der Walt Riana 
Several people on the Kurzweil list, use such a unit with success.

I don't personally have one, but apparently there's not a specific
problem.

It has been discussed that HP is no longer the preferred brand and that
Canon, Epson and especially the Plustec optic book, which is not a
printer but you could use it for copying and I think faxes, are faster
than HP.

Apparently it must also be able to use a twain driver.

This is only hearsay from the Kurzweil list, but I do use a Plustec
Optic book 4600 via Kurzweil mainly for scanning.

Riana
 

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[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jerry
martin
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 4:00 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: [Blind-Computing] OCR Software and Multifunction Units

To all List members:

I have an HP Multifunction unit (printer/scanner/fax/copier).  Does
anyone happen to know of an OCR software program that works with such
units?  Many thanks.  Jerry
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[Blind-Computing] super antispyware free edition

2011-09-01 Thread Anna Vimini 
Hi all,
I had downloaded the free edition of super antispyware free edition the other 
day and then had to uninstall it.
now I would like to know if I can re install the program just from the set up 
file that remains on my computer or do I have to go to the web site and 
download it again?
thanks in advance anna
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[Blind-Computing] Text Cloner Pro

2011-09-01 Thread jerry martin 
To All:

I have a software program called Text Cloner Pro.  It is an OCR program and it 
is supposed to work with Multifunction units, as I had earlier mentioned.  My 
question is:  Has anyone ever used this particular program?  I had it installed 
on my laptop with Windows XP and JAWS version 10, and it suddenly stopped 
working altogether.  Many thanks.  Jerry
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Text Cloner Pro

2011-09-01 Thread Becky B. 

Hi.
I have been using Text Cloner for several years and have had no problems.  I 
am still using XP and JAWS 12.  I would try reinstalling it.


Becky

- Original Message - 
From: "jerry martin" 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 10:44 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Text Cloner Pro



To All:

I have a software program called Text Cloner Pro.  It is an OCR program 
and it is supposed to work with Multifunction units, as I had earlier 
mentioned.  My question is:  Has anyone ever used this particular program? 
I had it installed on my laptop with Windows XP and JAWS version 10, and 
it suddenly stopped working altogether.  Many thanks.  Jerry

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Re: [Blind-Computing] super antispyware free edition

2011-09-01 Thread David 
Hello there;

You should be able to use the .exe file, which is on your computer.



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[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Anna Vimini
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 10:19 AM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: [Blind-Computing] super antispyware free edition

Hi all,
I had downloaded the free edition of super antispyware free edition the
other day and then had to uninstall it.
now I would like to know if I can re install the program just from the set
up file that remains on my computer or do I have to go to the web site and
download it again?
thanks in advance anna
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[Blind-Computing] superantispyware

2011-09-01 Thread Anna Vimini 
Hi all,
I know I have asked this before but I am going to ask again.
the other day I had down loaded the free version of superantispyware and had to 
uninstall it.
now what I want to know is that if I can reinstall it from the file that is 
left on my computer or do I Have to down load it from the website again?
thanks in advance anna
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Text Cloner Pro

2011-09-01 Thread kim kelly 

We use it as well, and a reinstall may be in order.


Kim McNatt-Kelly
Email and facebook:
kim...@cableone.net

Have a wonderful day.

- Original Message - 
From: "Becky B." 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 8:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Text Cloner Pro



Hi.
I have been using Text Cloner for several years and have had no problems. 
I am still using XP and JAWS 12.  I would try reinstalling it.


Becky

- Original Message - 
From: "jerry martin" 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 10:44 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Text Cloner Pro



To All:

I have a software program called Text Cloner Pro.  It is an OCR program 
and it is supposed to work with Multifunction units, as I had earlier 
mentioned.  My question is:  Has anyone ever used this particular 
program? I had it installed on my laptop with Windows XP and JAWS version 
10, and it suddenly stopped working altogether.  Many thanks.  Jerry

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Re: [Blind-Computing] OCR Software and Multifunction Units

2011-09-01 Thread kim kelly 
Go to Premier technologies site.  I am not sure of the url, but, I am sure 
someone can sterer you in the right direction.

Kim McNatt-Kelly
Email and facebook:
kim...@cableone.net

Have a wonderful day.

- Original Message - 
From: "jerry martin" 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 7:00 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] OCR Software and Multifunction Units



To all List members:

I have an HP Multifunction unit (printer/scanner/fax/copier).  Does anyone 
happen to know of an OCR software program that works with such units? 
Many thanks.  Jerry

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Re: [Blind-Computing] system recovery

2011-09-01 Thread Kimsan 
Hi David:
I managed to work it out and I am currently reinstalling stuff back onto my
laptop as we speak after the factory default was conducted last night.
Thank you.

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 5:01 AM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] system recovery

Hello there;

What do you see in the system tray regarding your battery.

Does it say charging?
Or, fully charged 100%



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From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of kimsan
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 1:20 AM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: [Blind-Computing] system recovery

Hi,

How can I set my laptop back to factory defaults? Actually, I know how to do
it on this windows 7 machine but it says my computer is running on battery.
The thing is the laptop is plugged into the wall so why would it give me
this message? Do you suppose its because I have a week battery?

 

In any event, if someone can tell me another way to do the factory defalts
thing that will be great.

I will be on google looking for the answer as well. I just thought I would
post it here first.

Thanks everyone!

 

kimsans...@aol.com

 

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[Blind-Computing] Putting Files In Drop Box Using An Apple Computer

2011-09-01 Thread mark 
Hi
 My girlfriend has an apple computer and I have a windows 7 computer.
She is sighted and I talked her in to installing drop box. Now, she wants to
put some files in to the drop box shared folder. Does anyone have easy to
follow instructions on how to do this? I am tempted to tell her to right
click on the files but I don't know if apple computers right click?
 Thank you.
 
God bless,
Mark
 
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Putting Files In Drop Box Using An Apple Computer

2011-09-01 Thread David Ferrin 
Copy and paste works fine.
David Ferrin
ow...@jaws-users.com
I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up 
too.
- Original Message - 
From: "mark" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 2:32 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Putting Files In Drop Box Using An Apple Computer


Hi
 My girlfriend has an apple computer and I have a windows 7 computer.
She is sighted and I talked her in to installing drop box. Now, she wants to
put some files in to the drop box shared folder. Does anyone have easy to
follow instructions on how to do this? I am tempted to tell her to right
click on the files but I don't know if apple computers right click?
 Thank you.

God bless,
Mark

God Loves you!
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  http://christiantraditions.info
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[Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol

2011-09-01 Thread Alan Dicey 

Hello Kimsan,
What brand of external drive is it, as that might be of interest to some 
including myself.

I have a couple of Seagate external drives, but have never dropped them.

I have had them a couple of years now, and they just work fine, but I never 
handle them much or move them, or actually I never even unplug them.


One drive backs up the other, they are 1 terabyte drives

With Best Regards,
Alan
Miami, Florida
Alan Dicey, President
United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA
"Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess!"
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From: "kimsan" 

To: 
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 11:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol



Jacob:
Nice to hear from ya! I have unplugged it and then plugged it back in 
again
hoping it would work and it did! I did it a few more times and same 
result.


I hope to god that I just got lucky. This 2 tb external hd was a present
from a helpful buddy. In any event, its still under worentee...


kimsans...@aol.com

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[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jacob Kruger
Sent: 31 August, 2011 8:07 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol

If possible/have space, first thing to do would be to now back up data on
it, etc.

One of the aspects of electronics of this type is that since they have 
sort
of virtual/hard circuited wiring/electronic circuits on them, it means 
that

something like a cracked bit of wiring might sometimes work, but a little
nudge/bump, and it might again mess up circuitry, so, yes, in case that's
relevant, rather try to make a backup before really moving it too much -
just in case the dropping damaged some of the internal wiring/circuitry.

Aside from that, it might also just involve a slightly dislodged
connector/plug in hard drive housing, which is less of a permanent issue,
but anyway.

And, this is all just my 2c worth, since might not be relevant at
all...

Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

- Original Message -
From: "kimsan" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 4:45 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol



Hi,

I had a situation where I dropped my external hd. However after several
weeks, I now plugged it in to my laptop and now it shows up lol I'm 
afraid

to unplug it because what if its one of those just got lucky things?
Thoughts? Lol, I will leave it plugged in until someone responds.

Thanks.





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Re: [Blind-Computing] superantispyware

2011-09-01 Thread Mike & Barbara In Arcadia 
Hi Anna,

Just use the file that you downloaded the first time.  You can use that file 
as many times as you want for installing or reinstalling SAS.  Take care.
Mike
.
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  From: Anna Vimini
  To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
  Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 9:44 AM
  Subject: [Blind-Computing] superantispyware


  Hi all,
  I know I have asked this before but I am going to ask again.
  the other day I had down loaded the free version of superantispyware and 
had to uninstall it.
  now what I want to know is that if I can reinstall it from the file that 
is left on my computer or do I Have to down load it from the website again?
  thanks in advance anna
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Re: [Blind-Computing] two inboxes in outlook 2010

2011-09-01 Thread Kimsan 
Hi,
I have done this before but for the life of me I cannot remember how to do
it.
I just set up my aol.com account but now I have two inboxes, sent messages,
drafts, etc. How do I get only one inbox for all incoming messages? I'm
using outlook 2010.
Don't you hate it when you do something so much then all of a sudden forget
how to solve the issue when it comes up again? Lol.
Thanks everyone who can help. 

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[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike & Barbara
In Arcadia
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 6:35 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] superantispyware

Hi Anna,

Just use the file that you downloaded the first time.  You can use that file
as many times as you want for installing or reinstalling SAS.  Take care.
Mike
.
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  From: Anna Vimini
  To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
  Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 9:44 AM
  Subject: [Blind-Computing] superantispyware


  Hi all,
  I know I have asked this before but I am going to ask again.
  the other day I had down loaded the free version of superantispyware and
had to uninstall it.
  now what I want to know is that if I can reinstall it from the file that
is left on my computer or do I Have to down load it from the website again?
  thanks in advance anna
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Re: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol

2011-09-01 Thread Kimsan 
It's a fantom, Alan...

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From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Dicey
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 2:10 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol

Hello Kimsan,
What brand of external drive is it, as that might be of interest to some
including myself.
I have a couple of Seagate external drives, but have never dropped them.

I have had them a couple of years now, and they just work fine, but I never
handle them much or move them, or actually I never even unplug them.

One drive backs up the other, they are 1 terabyte drives

With Best Regards,
Alan
Miami, Florida
Alan Dicey, President
United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA "Yes, Blind and Visually
Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess!"
United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: 
http://AmericanBlindChess.org


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From: "kimsan" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 11:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol


> Jacob:
> Nice to hear from ya! I have unplugged it and then plugged it back in 
> again
> hoping it would work and it did! I did it a few more times and same 
> result.
>
> I hope to god that I just got lucky. This 2 tb external hd was a present
> from a helpful buddy. In any event, its still under worentee...
>
>
> kimsans...@aol.com
>
> -Original Message-
> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jacob Kruger
> Sent: 31 August, 2011 8:07 PM
> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol
>
> If possible/have space, first thing to do would be to now back up data on
> it, etc.
>
> One of the aspects of electronics of this type is that since they have 
> sort
> of virtual/hard circuited wiring/electronic circuits on them, it means 
> that
> something like a cracked bit of wiring might sometimes work, but a little
> nudge/bump, and it might again mess up circuitry, so, yes, in case that's
> relevant, rather try to make a backup before really moving it too much -
> just in case the dropping damaged some of the internal wiring/circuitry.
>
> Aside from that, it might also just involve a slightly dislodged
> connector/plug in hard drive housing, which is less of a permanent issue,
> but anyway.
>
> And, this is all just my 2c worth, since might not be relevant at
> all...
>
> Stay well
>
> Jacob Kruger
> Blind Biker
> Skype: BlindZA
> '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "kimsan" 
> To: 
> Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 4:45 AM
> Subject: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I had a situation where I dropped my external hd. However after several
>> weeks, I now plugged it in to my laptop and now it shows up lol I'm 
>> afraid
>> to unplug it because what if its one of those just got lucky things?
>> Thoughts? Lol, I will leave it plugged in until someone responds.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> kimsans...@aol.com
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [Blind-Computing] OCR Software and Multifunction Units

2011-09-01 Thread Annette Carr 
I think the URL for Premier Software is
Readingmadeeasy.com

In English that is reading made easy with no spaces.




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From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of kim kelly
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 1:11 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] OCR Software and Multifunction Units

Go to Premier technologies site.  I am not sure of the url, but, I am sure
someone can sterer you in the right direction.
Kim McNatt-Kelly
Email and facebook:
kim...@cableone.net

Have a wonderful day.

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From: "jerry martin" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 7:00 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] OCR Software and Multifunction Units


> To all List members:
>
> I have an HP Multifunction unit (printer/scanner/fax/copier).  Does anyone

> happen to know of an OCR software program that works with such units? 
> Many thanks.  Jerry
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Re: [Blind-Computing] How to have JAWS indicate a capital letter

2011-09-01 Thread Eric Caron 
Hi Samson,

I am rusty with using JAWS 12 but here is a little more detail on how I 
got the tone added to the classic scheme with Real Speak voices.

I went to the settings center.  I then went to I believe speech and 
sound schemes.  I then found that I was s=running the classic scheme and tabbed 
to the edit button.  I pressed that then was given several tabs starting on 
general.  I went to the misalanious tab and in there found the setting to use a 
tone rather then pitch.

Hope this helps.

Eric Caron 

On Sep 1, 2011, at 3:30 AM, slcb wrote:

> Hi Eric,
> will be much obliged if you can give some details on how to get it done.
> Thank you very much
> Samson
> - Original Message - From: "Eric Caron" 
> To: 
> Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 10:08 AM
> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How to have JAWS indicate a capital letter
> 
> 
>> Dear Don and others,
>> 
>> I was able to add a tone to indicate a capital letter with the REal Speak 
>> voices.  It was as Don said in Settings Sound Schemes I had to press edit 
>> then go to the Mis tab.  I did not see a option for it to say Cap only to 
>> add a tone .  This is very helpful
>> 
>> Thanks Don and others for the tips!
>> 
>> eric Caron
>> On Aug 28, 2011, at 10:46 PM, Don Marang wrote:
>> 
>>> The Real Speak Solo Direct voices are not capable of indicating a capital 
>>> letter by raising the pitch.  To configure it to indicate capital letters 
>>> by preceding the letter with the word "Cap", you must set this up in the 
>>> JAWS Speech and Sounds Manager.  Freedom Scientific has a tutorial which 
>>> walks you through this configuration in their tutorial about that topic. Go 
>>> to the JAWS Training under JAWS (Insert for desktop layout; CapsLock for 
>>> laptop) + j > Help > Training.
>>> 
>>> *Don Marang*
>>> Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org 
>>> 
>>> There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real 
>>> substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am 
>>> working on things that matter.
>>> -- Dean Kamen
>>> 
>>> On 8/28/2011 4:56 PM, Eric Caron wrote:
 Hello list,
 
 I am new to this list and have my first question.  At work I use JAWS 12 
 and prefer the voices of Tom and Jill.  I need to know when a letter is 
 capitalized.  I searched the settings and could not find a place to tell 
 JAWS to say "cap" or play a tone.  Can someone point me in the right 
 direction?
 
 Thanks very much
 
 Eric Caron
 
 
 On Aug 28, 2011, at 1:09 PM, JM Casey wrote:
 
> My version of e-book? Just take whatever file format given and convert it 
> to a plain text file, and put it on my braille display device. Easy, fast 
> and the files take up little space. I'm seeing a lot more formats around 
> nowadays and I have no idea about some of them. You can get converters 
> for .lit files and make them into word documents, plain text or probably 
> html if you want. PDF files and adobe in general I want little to do with 
> so I'm actually looking for a standalone converter that will render the 
> files as plaintext without me even having to open Adobe reader.
> 
> 
> - Original Message - From: "Annette Carr"
> To:
> Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 10:17 AM
> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] EBook Format
> 
> 
>> Unfortunately, there is no one definition for e-books.  It depends on the
>> provider of the book.  For example, Overdrive's e-books are in some type 
>> of
>> PDF that is not accessible.  I have not had time to play with them to 
>> figure
>> out if you can convert the file into something that can be read by JAWS 
>> or
>> other A.T.  I use the Overdrive's e-audio books that can be in MP3 or the
>> Apple iProduct format.
>> 
>> I would love to hear from others on the list on this topic.
>> 
>> Annette
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
>> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Vos
>> Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 8:46 AM
>> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
>> Subject: [Blind-Computing] EBook Format
>> 
>> I've noticed a lot of books are now available in EBook format What kind 
>> of
>> format is that?
>> Are they readable with a screen reader like JAWS?
>> Blessings,
>> Tom
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Blind-Computing] How to have JAWS indicate a capital letter

2011-09-01 Thread slcb 

Hi Eric
Thank you very much for your response, I will try that too.
Samson
- Original Message - 
From: "Eric Caron" 

To: 
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How to have JAWS indicate a capital letter



Hi Samson,

I am rusty with using JAWS 12 but here is a little more detail on how I 
got the tone added to the classic scheme with Real Speak voices.


I went to the settings center.  I then went to I believe speech and sound 
schemes.  I then found that I was s=running the classic scheme and tabbed 
to the edit button.  I pressed that then was given several tabs starting 
on general.  I went to the misalanious tab and in there found the setting 
to use a tone rather then pitch.


Hope this helps.

Eric Caron

On Sep 1, 2011, at 3:30 AM, slcb wrote:


Hi Eric,
will be much obliged if you can give some details on how to get it done.
Thank you very much
Samson
- Original Message - From: "Eric Caron" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How to have JAWS indicate a capital letter



Dear Don and others,

I was able to add a tone to indicate a capital letter with the REal 
Speak voices.  It was as Don said in Settings Sound Schemes I had to 
press edit then go to the Mis tab.  I did not see a option for it to say 
Cap only to add a tone .  This is very helpful


Thanks Don and others for the tips!

eric Caron
On Aug 28, 2011, at 10:46 PM, Don Marang wrote:

The Real Speak Solo Direct voices are not capable of indicating a 
capital letter by raising the pitch.  To configure it to indicate 
capital letters by preceding the letter with the word "Cap", you must 
set this up in the JAWS Speech and Sounds Manager.  Freedom Scientific 
has a tutorial which walks you through this configuration in their 
tutorial about that topic. Go to the JAWS Training under JAWS (Insert 
for desktop layout; CapsLock for laptop) + j > Help > Training.


*Don Marang*
Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org 

There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any 
real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I 
am working on things that matter.

-- Dean Kamen

On 8/28/2011 4:56 PM, Eric Caron wrote:

Hello list,

I am new to this list and have my first question.  At work I use JAWS 
12 and prefer the voices of Tom and Jill.  I need to know when a 
letter is capitalized.  I searched the settings and could not find a 
place to tell JAWS to say "cap" or play a tone.  Can someone point me 
in the right direction?


Thanks very much

Eric Caron


On Aug 28, 2011, at 1:09 PM, JM Casey wrote:

My version of e-book? Just take whatever file format given and 
convert it to a plain text file, and put it on my braille display 
device. Easy, fast and the files take up little space. I'm seeing a 
lot more formats around nowadays and I have no idea about some of 
them. You can get converters for .lit files and make them into word 
documents, plain text or probably html if you want. PDF files and 
adobe in general I want little to do with so I'm actually looking for 
a standalone converter that will render the files as plaintext 
without me even having to open Adobe reader.



- Original Message - From: "Annette 
Carr"

To:
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] EBook Format


Unfortunately, there is no one definition for e-books.  It depends 
on the
provider of the book.  For example, Overdrive's e-books are in some 
type of
PDF that is not accessible.  I have not had time to play with them 
to figure
out if you can convert the file into something that can be read by 
JAWS or
other A.T.  I use the Overdrive's e-audio books that can be in MP3 
or the

Apple iProduct format.

I would love to hear from others on the list on this topic.

Annette


-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Vos
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 8:46 AM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: [Blind-Computing] EBook Format

I've noticed a lot of books are now available in EBook format What 
kind of

format is that?
Are they readable with a screen reader like JAWS?
Blessings,
Tom



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