Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com
Generally, The websites are programmed to see what type of browsers are accessing them. Then the sites are developed to give the best visual display to the browsers that most often access them. Thus, I am not sure why the IE 8 would not display as good as IE 9. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: http://christiantraditions.info Please visit my blog at: http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 4:45 PM To: blind-computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com I was under the impression that Target had made a serious effort to improve the accessibility of its web site for blind consumers. So imagine my surprise when I attempted to visit Target.com today and got the following error message: Target Home Page Problems viewing Target.com ? It's because your browser isn't supported. Upgrade to one of the latest versions listed below to get the most out of your Target.com experience. list of 3 items Click here to download Internet Explorer Click here to download Mozilla Firefox Click here to download Google Chrome list end What the heck is going on here? What do they mean that my browser is not supported? I'm running XP Pro with IE 8, so since when is this browser not supported? IE 8 is the latest version of Internet Explorer that can run under XP, which, the last time I checked will continue to be supported by Microsoft through at least 2014. And don't even get me started with Firefox. Is there some reasonable explanation for this message? Could my screen reader, JAWS 9, be the culprit? Is there a work around for this problem? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Gerald 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/
[Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Target.com
I was under the impression that Target had made a serious effort to improve the accessibility of its web site for blind consumers. So imagine my surprise when I attempted to visit Target.com today and got the following error message: Target Home Page Problems viewing Target.com ? It's because your browser isn't supported. Upgrade to one of the latest versions listed below to get the most out of your Target.com experience. list of 3 items Click here to download Internet Explorer Click here to download Mozilla Firefox Click here to download Google Chrome list end What the heck is going on here? What do they mean that my browser is not supported? I'm running XP Pro with IE 8, so since when is this browser not supported? IE 8 is the latest version of Internet Explorer that can run under XP, which, the last time I checked will continue to be supported by Microsoft through at least 2014. And don't even get me started with Firefox. Is there some reasonable explanation for this message? Could my screen reader, JAWS 9, be the culprit? Is there a work around for this problem? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Uninstalling in Win/7
go to control panel press p until you hear programs and features press enter find the program and shift F10 choose uninstall. Hopes this helps - Original Message - From: "Trish" To: "BCL" Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 1:37 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Uninstalling in Win/7 How does one go about doing this action? I got to the list in the control panel, but didn't find a remove button when I tabbed, what am I doing wrong? Trish 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/
[Blind-Computing] Strange sound when recording or calling on W 7
Hello Listers, When ever I try to record or place a call on skype. using goldwave, pressing control f9 I hear a sound. The best way I can describe it. If anyone remembers the old W 98 Second addition arror sound. that's what this is like. Can some one help? Thanks Michael Windows Live ID: mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID: mikeameli e-mail: mikeam...@earthlink.net John F. Kennedy "Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country.d For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] audio recording software
You got it, thank you for following the list guidelines. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: "Susan Wojtecki" To: Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] audio recording software I do apologize for this. I did not realize that a quirk in the Gmail web interface appends a signature to the bottom of the quoted message and somehow inverts the order. When composing a reply the cursor does seem to be iin the right place, above the quoted text. Hopefully I have it correct now. Susan On 12/21/11, David Ferrin wrote: > Please do not bottom post your messages, this gives people more work to > find > your replies. > David Ferrin > A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. > - Original Message - > From: "Susan Wojtecki" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 4:06 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] audio recording software > > > On 12/21/11, Brad Dunsé wrote: >> I use Sound Forge >> >> Brad >> >> >> On 12/21/2011 09:51 AM Brad Keller said... >>>Sorry about that. The os is XP Pro SP3. Looking >>>for something that will cover most audio >>>recording tasks such as skype as well as personal recordings. >>>- Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" >>>To: >>>Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 9:23 AM >>>Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] audio recording software >>> >>> Operating system? I use either audacity, or on windows7, sometimes, it's built in sound recorder works alright for me, but, here's a link to a guide for using audacity along with jaws: http://vip.chowo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/jaws/Audacity-1.3.3-Guide.html Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Brad Keller" To: "Blind Computing List" Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 4:55 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] audio recording software >Hello. I am looking for recommendations for an >audio recording application that will record >audio input through the sound card. I would >like this to be accessible with JAWS as much >as possible. I have tried some but so far no luck. Anyone got any > suggestions? >Brad Keller > >email: keller...@gmail.com >Skype: Brad-Keller1 >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/ >> >> >> Brad Dunsé >> >> "Learn from others' mistakes... you just don't >> have enough time to make them all yourself." --Unknown >> >> http://www.braddunsemusic.com >> >> http://www.facebook.com/braddunse >> >> http://www.twitter.com/braddunse >> >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> > Sorry about that. It is www.highcriteria.com without the dash, smile. > If you need to do more complex editing you're probably better off with > Sound Forge or Goldwave. Good luck. > > 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/ > -- susan 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] audio recording software
I do apologize for this. I did not realize that a quirk in the Gmail web interface appends a signature to the bottom of the quoted message and somehow inverts the order. When composing a reply the cursor does seem to be iin the right place, above the quoted text. Hopefully I have it correct now. Susan On 12/21/11, David Ferrin wrote: > Please do not bottom post your messages, this gives people more work to find > your replies. > David Ferrin > A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. > - Original Message - > From: "Susan Wojtecki" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 4:06 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] audio recording software > > > On 12/21/11, Brad Dunsé wrote: >> I use Sound Forge >> >> Brad >> >> >> On 12/21/2011 09:51 AM Brad Keller said... >>>Sorry about that. The os is XP Pro SP3. Looking >>>for something that will cover most audio >>>recording tasks such as skype as well as personal recordings. >>>- Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" >>>To: >>>Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 9:23 AM >>>Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] audio recording software >>> >>> Operating system? I use either audacity, or on windows7, sometimes, it's built in sound recorder works alright for me, but, here's a link to a guide for using audacity along with jaws: http://vip.chowo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/jaws/Audacity-1.3.3-Guide.html Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Brad Keller" To: "Blind Computing List" Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 4:55 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] audio recording software >Hello. I am looking for recommendations for an >audio recording application that will record >audio input through the sound card. I would >like this to be accessible with JAWS as much >as possible. I have tried some but so far no luck. Anyone got any > suggestions? >Brad Keller > >email: keller...@gmail.com >Skype: Brad-Keller1 >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/ >> >> >> Brad Dunsé >> >> "Learn from others' mistakes... you just don't >> have enough time to make them all yourself." --Unknown >> >> http://www.braddunsemusic.com >> >> http://www.facebook.com/braddunse >> >> http://www.twitter.com/braddunse >> >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> > Sorry about that. It is www.highcriteria.com without the dash, smile. > If you need to do more complex editing you're probably better off with > Sound Forge or Goldwave. Good luck. > > 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/ > -- susan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Uninstalling in Win/7
Hi Trish, When you are in the list of programs, and you have selected the one you wish to remove,then just press the application key, and press enter on uninstall. Follow the prompts. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Trish" To: "BCL" Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 4:37 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Uninstalling in Win/7 How does one go about doing this action? I got to the list in the control panel, but didn't find a remove button when I tabbed, what am I doing wrong? Trish 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Using JFW in a Virtual Call Center environment.
David, thanks for the reply. I'm going to move ahead, and take the problems as they come, should we have any. I don't want to lose this opportunity, and I feel if I say anything to them now, I will, because that's what has happened to me many times in the past. Maybe they can work with me to come up with a suitable solution. - Original Message - From: "David Bundy" To: Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 12:09 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Using JFW in a Virtual Call Center environment. It all depends on the specific software being used. There is no reason that it should not work, but frequently the proprietary software employs non-standard controls and other things that JAWS cannot handle easily without scripting. David W Bundy Assistive Technology Consultant SC Commission for the Blind POBox 2467 Columbia, SC 29202 (803)898-7094 dbu...@sccb.sc.gov -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Mote Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 11:45 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Using JFW in a Virtual Call Center environment. Hi folks! I am wanting to know if anyone here has had success working in a Virtual call center environment, IE Alpine Access, Cloud 10 or anything like that. If so, what problems if any did you have with JFW. What about other screen readers? Just trying to find out some information, because I may be going to work for a company if I can get jaws or something else to work for me. Thanks! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ December is Safer Toys and gift Month. The South Carolina Commission for the Blind offer these tips when selecting toys for young kids: select toys appropriate for child's age, select toys that don't have sharp, projectile or protruding parts and check to make sure toys meet national safety requirements. 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/
[Blind-Computing] Uninstalling in Win/7
How does one go about doing this action? I got to the list in the control panel, but didn't find a remove button when I tabbed, what am I doing wrong? Trish For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Using JFW in a Virtual Call Center environment.
It all depends on the specific software being used. There is no reason that it should not work, but frequently the proprietary software employs non-standard controls and other things that JAWS cannot handle easily without scripting. David W Bundy Assistive Technology Consultant SC Commission for the Blind POBox 2467 Columbia, SC 29202 (803)898-7094 dbu...@sccb.sc.gov -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Mote Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 11:45 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Using JFW in a Virtual Call Center environment. Hi folks! I am wanting to know if anyone here has had success working in a Virtual call center environment, IE Alpine Access, Cloud 10 or anything like that. If so, what problems if any did you have with JFW. What about other screen readers? Just trying to find out some information, because I may be going to work for a company if I can get jaws or something else to work for me. Thanks! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ December is Safer Toys and gift Month. The South Carolina Commission for the Blind offer these tips when selecting toys for young kids: select toys appropriate for child's age, select toys that don't have sharp, projectile or protruding parts and check to make sure toys meet national safety requirements. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Using JFW in a Virtual Call Center environment.
Hi folks! I am wanting to know if anyone here has had success working in a Virtual call center environment, IE Alpine Access, Cloud 10 or anything like that. If so, what problems if any did you have with JFW. What about other screen readers? Just trying to find out some information, because I may be going to work for a company if I can get jaws or something else to work for me. Thanks! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Hearing text in window, but no text found
no, already did that last week. It was the turbo boost intel something and no, it only said, button nothing else was spoken. I just took care of it for now, it was rechecked through msconfig, I undid it again, so now it's gone.. - Original Message - From: "David" To: Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 8:07 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Hearing text in window, but no text found Hello there; Perhaps it is the adobe flash wanting to be updated? You don't hear; Button, IButton, QButton? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 8:25 AM To: BCL Subject: [Blind-Computing] Hearing text in window, but no text found I hear Jaws telling me there's a button, there's a button a button abutton...he's playing that lost button game,lol When I stretch my thumb on the alt key to the jaws key with my other finger that can stretch that far, then hit the W, jaws says, no text in window. Well actually, it's grandpa who says that, not reed. So, how can I find out what this button wants of me, since routing jaws cursor also does nothing? Oh yeah, cause I know y'all will ask... windows 7 64 bit*gonna put it in my signature tag,lol* jaws 13.068 um I think, let's see what else y'all need...ASUS laptop, that should do it? Trish 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Hearing text in window, but no text found
Hello there; Perhaps it is the adobe flash wanting to be updated? You don't hear; Button, IButton, QButton? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 8:25 AM To: BCL Subject: [Blind-Computing] Hearing text in window, but no text found I hear Jaws telling me there's a button, there's a button a button abutton...he's playing that lost button game,lol When I stretch my thumb on the alt key to the jaws key with my other finger that can stretch that far, then hit the W, jaws says, no text in window. Well actually, it's grandpa who says that, not reed. So, how can I find out what this button wants of me, since routing jaws cursor also does nothing? Oh yeah, cause I know y'all will ask... windows 7 64 bit*gonna put it in my signature tag,lol* jaws 13.068 um I think, let's see what else y'all need...ASUS laptop, that should do it? Trish 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Hearing text in window, but no text found
alrighty now. Just so y'all know, yes ahem my computer guru, I did remember to press, jaws 8 read current line and the title bar too, it's slowly sinking in, aI'm old, cut me some slack will ya? lol. So, alt tab told me it's the Intel turbo boost 2.0 or something like that. it's button just says, button, not q, i, c or anything else that would indicate it's purpose here. So it's now in my line up when I alt tab, hmmm just thought of something, ifI pressed it, maybe it would give me a boost? Well now, that could come in handy at my age.. - Original Message - From: "Trish" To: "BCL" Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 7:24 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Hearing text in window, but no text found I hear Jaws telling me there's a button, there's a button a button abutton...he's playing that lost button game,lol When I stretch my thumb on the alt key to the jaws key with my other finger that can stretch that far, then hit the W, jaws says, no text in window. Well actually, it's grandpa who says that, not reed. So, how can I find out what this button wants of me, since routing jaws cursor also does nothing? Oh yeah, cause I know y'all will ask... windows 7 64 bit*gonna put it in my signature tag,lol* jaws 13.068 um I think, let's see what else y'all need...ASUS laptop, that should do it? Trish 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/
[Blind-Computing] Hearing text in window, but no text found
I hear Jaws telling me there's a button, there's a button a button abutton...he's playing that lost button game,lol When I stretch my thumb on the alt key to the jaws key with my other finger that can stretch that far, then hit the W, jaws says, no text in window. Well actually, it's grandpa who says that, not reed. So, how can I find out what this button wants of me, since routing jaws cursor also does nothing? Oh yeah, cause I know y'all will ask... windows 7 64 bit*gonna put it in my signature tag,lol* jaws 13.068 um I think, let's see what else y'all need...ASUS laptop, that should do it? Trish For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
