Re: [Blind-Computing] Where does iTunes store it's data?
Remember to Deauthorize iTunes on the old computer. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 4/7/2013 8:40 AM, Alan Robbins wrote: > Annette, > > On my Win 7 machine it is under documents/music > > Al > > -Original Message- > From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] > On Behalf Of Annette Carr > Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 7:19 AM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: [Blind-Computing] Where does iTunes store it's data? > > Hello All > > > > I want to back up my computer and need to know where does iTunes store > everything on my computer so that I can be sure it gets backed-up. > Any help > will be appreciated. > > > > Annette > > > > > > > > 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] Spotify
do you have a separate spotify account, or did you login through Facebook? If you have a separate account, you will need to go to the www.spotify.com (yes, the www must be added!)web page to ask for a reset. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 3/25/2013 4:30 PM, Alex Stone wrote: > Can some one help me I have forgotten my spotify password and don't know how > to reset it help me please cheers alex > > Sent from my iPhone > 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] disk cleanup
Probably just closing all browser windows is enough. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 3/15/2013 10:52 PM, Lenny McHugh wrote: > When I run disk cleanup itreports 19.3 meg in temporary internet files can be > removed and it is checked. When it runs it does not clean these files. Is > there a setting somewhare that I need to make to have it work correctly? > --- > Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational > with a touch of humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the > blind. > http://www.LennyMcHugh.com > 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] jaws 13 table mode in a webb page
Hitting the Escape key or any key other than a table navigation mode will take it out of table navigation mode. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 2/13/2013 10:37 AM, Niamh wrote: > Is there a toggle for this? > Niamh > 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] Floating Calendars on Webpages
Ask the web page designer to not make the edit field read only. This is a better useability decision as well as accessability. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 1/16/2013 10:13 PM, Mujtaba Merchant wrote: > Hello, > > > > I would like to seek assistance in solving this accessibility issue I am > facing on a regular basis. Using JAWS 13 on a Windows XP machine with > Internet Explorer as my browser. There are some pages that require me to > choose a start date and end date from a calendar on some webpages. These > calendars are not particularly accessible as they are floating calendars, > they are invoked by hovering the mouse over a calendar icon on the page. The > user then clicks on the date post which the entry is recorded in a edit box > which otherwise is not editable. > > > > I have attempted several ways to resolve this situation but failed and ended > up asking a sighted person to choose the date for me from this monsterous > calendar. It has also come to my attention that the calendar allows you to > change the month and year from a combo box, again mouse driven totally! I > can't get to the combo box by using the quick navigation key C nor can I get > to the calendar using the JAWS cursor. > > > > The page in question is on an internal tool designed by Oracle corp. for our > company. Therefore I can't even share the URL with you all. But if anyone of > you have faced this kind of calendar at work or in any other situation on a > webpage, can you please share your experience in tackling it? The best thing > to do according to me is use sighted assistance or write to Oracle Corp. > about it, may not yield immediate results but it's worth the try. The piece > of work assigned to me highly depends on this function and this is the only > factor that keeps me away from accomplishing it independently. > > > > Any thoughts or insights would be highly appreciated. > > > > Sincerely, > > Mujtaba Merchant > > Bangalore, India > > Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. ~Jim Ryu > > > > > > 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] Tables on Webpages
You need to set the settings for Table Titles. In Internet Explorer or Firefox, press Insert + v for the Quick Settings dialog. Type in the word "table" into the search box. Now arrow down to "Table Titles", and hit the Enter key. Press Space to change this value. The default is to read only properly labeled titles coded into the HTML of the webpage. If you select rows and columns, it will announce the first row and column as the titles. Hit the Enter key again to save the new setting. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 11/26/2012 10:28 PM, Mujtaba Merchant wrote: > Hello, > > > > I write to seek your assistance on this issue I am trying to resolve. On > many webpages I come across tables that are not structured as tables, yet > they appear and are identified by JAWS as tables. I can navigate them using > the navigation keys for tables, but I can't get JAWS to read the column > headings. I tried to get into table layer mode, JAWS KEY + SPACEBAR + T, but > this too does not help in announcing the column headings/ titles. > > > > Any suggestions on how I can be helped in this situation will be highly > appreciated. > > > > Mujtaba Merchant > > Bangalore, India > > > > 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] I'm looking for the most accessible DVD playing software
I like VLC Player because you can navigate around the DVD, such as go to different "chapters" of the DVD. Unfortunately, the titles do not get dynamically loaded into the menus, instead they are just generic. There are many hotkeys and they can, with some patience, be reassigned. All DVD Player software is enhanced since the Convenience OCR was introduced in JAWS 13.Using this feature, it should be possible to read and interact with the DVD on-screen menus! You will need to perform the OCR after each sinulated mouse click. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 11/23/2012 7:13 PM, Randy Tijerina wrote: > I mean special features on a dvd. such as intervies, extras gags that > sort of thing. > You follow me? > At 05:07 PM 11/23/2012, you wrote: >> hi, >> >> many of us use VLC media player, it has some few basic hot keys, but >> I'm not >> sure what you mean by special features but I don't think it has many. >> >> let us know what you find that works, and/or what you mean by special >> features please >> >> elf >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On >> Behalf Of norman >> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 10:30 AM >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] I'm looking for the most accessible >> dvdplaying software >> >> Hi. >> Win dvd is usable. >> It doesn't have any hot keys that I know of but other than that it >> works. >> You have to use the right click menu to access the controls. >> >> >> Norman >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On >> Behalf Of Randy Tijerina >> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 11:05 AM >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] I'm looking for the most accessible dvd >> playing >> software >> >> Hello everyone. >> I'd like to ask as far as gettingto special features, extras that >> sort of >> thing, what's the best and most accessible dvd playing software? >> I'm using windows xp. >> is PowerDVD still any good? or how about winDVD? >> Many thanks. >> >> >> 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE
That's the way I check it! I do this all the time with USB sticks. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 11/20/2012 10:59 AM, John Justice wrote: > Don, > That did it. Just as you indicated, with the "Details" option checked, I > can now read the information for this disk or any other. > I believe that this is an excellent solution for anyone with the same issue. > Thanks very much. > > > John and Linda Justice > With guide dogs Jake and Zachary > PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net > > > -Original Message- > From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Don Marang > Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 6:01 AM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE > > To be able to hear the free disk space when in the "Computer" folder, the > view needs to be set to Details. This is my default. > > When on the desired disk, you can also arrow right to the Free Space column > and just hear the free space. > > > *Don Marang* > Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org > <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> > > > On 11/19/2012 2:44 PM, John Justice wrote: >> David, >> Your comment regarding memory versus storage is noted. However, for >> some reason and I do not know why, the Say Line suggestion you made >> does not work on my Windows 7 machine. I remember that it did with XP >> but I get nothing using the same command on Windows 7. >> Can you suggest a reason why this might be happening? >> We can have the discussion about my English interpretation of memory >> over storage some other time. >> I would appreciate your help with this issue I'm now experiencing. >> >> >> John and Linda Justice >> With guide dogs Jake and Zachary >> PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] >> On Behalf Of David Ferrin >> Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:39 PM >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK >> DRIVE >> >> John my friend, we've been over this before. First off drives have >> storage not memory. Now having said that simply open your computer and >> when focused on for the sake of argument your local system drive just do a > say line. >> That's what works here. >> >> >> David Ferrin >> Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the >> ones that mind don't matter. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] >> On Behalf Of John Justice >> Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:17 PM >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE >> >> I'm using Jaws 14 Professional, Windows 7 Professional. >> >> I know that this was discussed a while back but I can't find it. >> >> How can you get the remaining disk space on the main drive? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE >> >> WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY >> >> PERSONAL E-MAIL: <mailto:john_just...@verizon.net> >> john_just...@verizon.net >> >> 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE
To be able to hear the free disk space when in the "Computer" folder, the view needs to be set to Details. This is my default. When on the desired disk, you can also arrow right to the Free Space column and just hear the free space. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 11/19/2012 2:44 PM, John Justice wrote: > David, > Your comment regarding memory versus storage is noted. However, for some > reason and I do not know why, the Say Line suggestion you made does not work > on my Windows 7 machine. I remember that it did with XP but I get nothing > using the same command on Windows 7. > Can you suggest a reason why this might be happening? > We can have the discussion about my English interpretation of memory over > storage some other time. > I would appreciate your help with this issue I'm now experiencing. > > > John and Linda Justice > With guide dogs Jake and Zachary > PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net > > > -Original Message- > From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of David Ferrin > Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:39 PM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE > > John my friend, we've been over this before. First off drives have storage > not memory. Now having said that simply open your computer and when focused > on for the sake of argument your local system drive just do a say line. > That's what works here. > > > David Ferrin > Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones > that mind don't matter. > > -Original Message- > From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of John Justice > Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:17 PM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE > > I'm using Jaws 14 Professional, Windows 7 Professional. > > I know that this was discussed a while back but I can't find it. > > How can you get the remaining disk space on the main drive? > > > > > > > > JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE > > WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY > > PERSONAL E-MAIL: <mailto:john_just...@verizon.net> > john_just...@verizon.net > > 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] computer message
If you are talking about a notification that pops up at the bottom right of the screen near the clock, just press the NumPad Slash (/) key within a few seconds. I think the time is normally 10 seconds. One such notification would be messages that Windows has some updates available. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 11/8/2012 11:13 AM, Anna Vimini wrote: > Hi all, > I think it is called a computer message but anyway when a message pops up and > says click here , does anyone know what the key stroke is to open it? > I am using windows xp > thanks in advance anna > 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] JAWS 14 Saying "Leaving Table"
Open Internet Explorer. Go to Quick Settings with Insert + v and type table into the search box. Now arrow down to "Table show start and end", and hit Enter. Press Space until it is unchecked. Hit Enter to save the change and close. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 10/31/2012 9:25 AM, Donnie Parrett wrote: > When going through my FaceBook posts from The Friend Mail, I hit the letter > H to take me from post to post. Several times while going thru a list of 50 > or so posts I keep hearing JAWS 14 say "Leaving Table". This really gets > annoying. How can I stop JAWS from saying this? > > > 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] Shortcuts on my Desktop have disappeared - Problem Solved
Yes, I did notice that. However, no one seemed to have a response. That intrigued me, so I explored a little bit for a possible simple solution. Not sure this is what was wrong in your case, but I thought others might be interested. Sorry this was too late to even be attempted on your problem. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 10/25/2012 5:02 AM, Liuda Balcius wrote: > I re-installed all that was missing and everything is fine again. Thank you > very much. > > -Original Message- > From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Don Marang > Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 2:46 AM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Shortcuts on my Desktop have disappeared > > I do not know if this applies in this case. There are menu items for the > Desktop to Hide the Icons or gadgets on the Desktop. Press Windows > + d to go to the Desktop. If any Icon is selected, press Control + > Space to unselect. Now press the Applications key. In the View submenu > there is a menu item, "Show Icons on the Desktop". If this is not checked, > select it and hit Enter. I might even try a clean Desktop. > Mostly I place Icons on the Desktop to give them a hotkey. > > *Don Marang* > Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org > <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> > > > On 10/24/2012 7:16 PM, inthaneelf wrote: >> I'm not sure on this... take note of that first line folks, but I >> think if a particular error comes up on windows 7 it will auto restore >> either back to the default settings (which would take out any desktop >> icons) or back to a particular time which could wipe out most if not >> all the icons one has added >> >> if there is such an error that would account for what happened to them! >> >> if I get a chance (between emails and voting information searching and >> deciphering) I'll see if I have the note I think I remember on this. >> >> take care, >> inthane >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] >> On Behalf Of Liuda Balcius >> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:01 PM >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Shortcuts on my Desktop have >> disappeared >> >> I totally installed them all over again and started from scratch to >> get those back that disappeared. I knew of no quick fix. It is done >> though now and I am back to normalcy once again. No smoke or mirrors. >> Have a good one! >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] >> On Behalf Of Mike B. >> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 2:13 PM >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Shortcuts on my Desktop have >> disappeared >> >> Hi Liuda, >> >> For others that might have this problem in the future, would you >> please tell the list what you did to correct the problem? Thank you very > much. >> Take care. >> Mike >> This email was sent from my, iBarstool. >> >> - Original Message - >> From: Liuda Balcius >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 5:40 AM >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] Shortcuts on my Desktop have disappeared >> >> >> Hello! >>I have resolved this issue myself. Everything is taken care of. >> Thank you. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Liuda Balcius [mailto:balciu...@gmail.com] >> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 8:22 PM >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Subject: Shortcuts on my Desktop have disappeared >> >> Yes, shortcuts or perhaps they are called icons, on my Desktop have >> disappeared, about 10 of them. I wonder where they have gone and how >> can I get them back, since it was so difficult to install some of them? >> Any help is greatly appreciated. >> >> >> >> >> >> 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Shortcuts on my Desktop have disappeared
I do not know if this applies in this case. There are menu items for the Desktop to Hide the Icons or gadgets on the Desktop. Press Windows + d to go to the Desktop. If any Icon is selected, press Control + Space to unselect. Now press the Applications key. In the View submenu there is a menu item, "Show Icons on the Desktop". If this is not checked, select it and hit Enter. I might even try a clean Desktop. Mostly I place Icons on the Desktop to give them a hotkey. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 10/24/2012 7:16 PM, inthaneelf wrote: > I'm not sure on this... take note of that first line folks, but I think if a > particular error comes up on windows 7 it will auto restore either back to > the default settings (which would take out any desktop icons) or back to a > particular time which could wipe out most if not all the icons one has added > > if there is such an error that would account for what happened to them! > > if I get a chance (between emails and voting information searching and > deciphering) I'll see if I have the note I think I remember on this. > > take care, > inthane > > -Original Message- > From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Liuda Balcius > Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:01 PM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Shortcuts on my Desktop have disappeared > > I totally installed them all over again and started from scratch to get > those back that disappeared. I knew of no quick fix. It is done though now > and I am back to normalcy once again. No smoke or mirrors. > Have a good one! > > -Original Message- > From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Mike B. > Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 2:13 PM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Shortcuts on my Desktop have disappeared > > Hi Liuda, > > For others that might have this problem in the future, would you please tell > the list what you did to correct the problem? Thank you very much. > Take care. > Mike > This email was sent from my, iBarstool. > > - Original Message - > From: Liuda Balcius > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 5:40 AM > Subject: [Blind-Computing] Shortcuts on my Desktop have disappeared > > > Hello! >I have resolved this issue myself. Everything is taken care of. > Thank you. > > > -Original Message- > From: Liuda Balcius [mailto:balciu...@gmail.com] > Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 8:22 PM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Shortcuts on my Desktop have disappeared > > Yes, shortcuts or perhaps they are called icons, on my Desktop have > disappeared, about 10 of them. I wonder where they have gone and how can I > get them back, since it was so difficult to install some of them? > Any help is greatly appreciated. > > > > > > 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Reading a JPG E-mail message
If needing this capability is a rare occurrence, you might want to download and install JAWS 13 or 14 and run it as a 40 minute demo. This should be adequate to read an odd jpeg email using Convenience OCR. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 10/17/2012 6:52 PM, Liuda Balcius wrote: > No, I am using JAWS 12 with Win 7. Again, it was just a thought that would > solve so many issues. > Thanks anyway. > > -Original Message- > From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Norman King > Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:15 PM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Reading a JPG E-mail message > > Hi. > If you have an ocr ap try to open it there. > If you have jaws 13 you can try using the ocr function. > > > Norman > > > -Original Message- > From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Liuda Balcius > Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 4:42 PM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: [Blind-Computing] Reading a JPG E-mail message > > Is there any way whatsoever that anything JPG can be transferred into > something that can be read by JAWS? I realize that JAWS reads text only, but > is there some way to change JPG formatted information into something that we > would be able to read in some way? > I have a feeling there is not, but I must ask nevertheless. > Thank you! > > > > 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS and invisible cursor?
You can not click on objects withh the Invisible cursor! Use the JAWS cursor instead. The Invisible cursor works just like the JAWS cursor, except the Invisible cursor does not drag the mouse with it, like the JAWS cursor. In case you have not figured it out, the JAWS cursor = the mouse pointer! The Invisible cursor has the advantage of being able to look around the objects in the window, which may change shape or color when the mouse just hovers over them. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 10/3/2012 7:17 PM, Bill wrote: > Hello, > Could someone tell me how to place a check mark using the JAWS and invisible > cursor? Thank you. > 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] New search engine offers better access to Congress
How is this better than thomas.loc.gov, which is run by the Library of Congress? *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 9/30/2012 10:58 PM, Lenny McHugh wrote: > I did not go to see how screen friendly the new search is. I sure hope > it would be very accessible. > WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress unveiled a new search engine Wednesday to > help politicos, lobbyists, researchers, students and any other > interested citizens find legislation working its way through the House > and Senate to become new laws. > > Read the full article at this link; > http://news.yahoo.com/search-engine-offers-better-access-congress-160450695--finance.html > > > Here is a link to the new search engine; http://www.congress.gov > > For those who would use this website regularly and seriously, here's a > link to a survey style feedback to let them know how it's working; > https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/loc_congress_gov > > I included the survey link because they have it behind several other > pages from the congress.gov site and it's not that easy to simply get > to. Give it a shot yourself and see how much chasing you have to do to > find the tail end of the feedback links. > > > > 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] Changing how item is read and located on the tab
OK, let's find another way to get to the Customize Notification Icons dialog, so you can reset their behavior as previously stated. Yet another shortcut to the dialog previously discussed is to hit the Windows key to bring up the Start Menu, then the Escape key to land you on the Start button. Now press Alt + Enter to bring up it's Properties dialog. If not already on the Taskbar tab, press Control + Tab until you are. Now Tab several times to get to the Customize... button. If this fails you, it is a Control Panel and can be found by hitting the Windows key and start typing "customize icons", without the quotes. I get as far as "customize i" . before "Customize icons on the Taskbar" appears. There is one state in which the "Customize..." button is not available in this dialog. I think to make it available again, check a checkbox that says something like "Always show all notification icons in the Taskbar". *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 9/30/2012 5:26 AM, Liuda Balcius wrote: > Hello, > No, when I press the Windows plus b, it sends me to System Tray safely > remove hardware and then after pressing the applications key, there is no > properties nor Customize icons option, but instead printer options, etc. I > never get to Properties nor Notification Chevron because it no longer exists > on the tab or arrows even. I never get to the Customize dialog anywhere. > Somehow I must restore the Notification Chevron before anything normal can > happen again. > I did try exactly what you said though. Do you have any other ideas how I > can restore this Notification Chevron and get rid of the System Tray safely > remove hardware??? > Thanks for your help. > > -Original Message- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Don Marang > Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 3:33 AM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Changing how item is read and located on the > tab > > What happens when you press Windows + b? This normally places you on the > Notifications chevron in the Notifications Area. If you can still press the > Applications key in the Notifications Area, and find the Customize icons > option, the following should reverse your changes. Once the Customize > dialog appears, press Shift + Tab a few times until you reach a "Restore > default icon behavior" link. > > *Don Marang* > Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org > <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> > > > On 9/29/2012 11:33 PM, Liuda Balcius wrote: >> I am using JAWS 12 and Windows 7, as well as Outlook 2010. >> While trying to customize my Insert-F11 Systems Tray, I somehow >> accidentally changed my tab in a bad way. Now I need to find out how to > repair it. >> From the Desktop, the tab reads start button, next tab reads Taskbar >> Internet Explorer Button and when I tab again, this is the problem. >> Instead of the notifications which should be there and used to be >> there, it now reads any one of the items in the Systems Tray, for >> example, System Tray Speakers 100% or any of the other items there. >> *How can I replace this last tab with the original notification >> chevron, I think it was? >> Without that, I cannot do many operations and I am stuck, since no >> matter what I try, I just cannot get it back again and it doesn't even >> appear on the arrows either any longer. >> Thanks for any ideas you may have to help me do this. >> >> >> >> 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Changing how item is read and located on the tab
What happens when you press Windows + b? This normally places you on the Notifications chevron in the Notifications Area. If you can still press the Applications key in the Notifications Area, and find the Customize icons option, the following should reverse your changes. Once the Customize dialog appears, press Shift + Tab a few times until you reach a "Restore default icon behavior" link. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 9/29/2012 11:33 PM, Liuda Balcius wrote: > I am using JAWS 12 and Windows 7, as well as Outlook 2010. > While trying to customize my Insert-F11 Systems Tray, I somehow accidentally > changed my tab in a bad way. Now I need to find out how to repair it. > From the Desktop, the tab reads start button, next tab reads Taskbar > Internet Explorer Button and when I tab again, this is the problem. Instead > of the notifications which should be there and used to be there, it now > reads any one of the items in the Systems Tray, for example, System Tray > Speakers 100% or any of the other items there. > *How can I replace this last tab with the original notification chevron, I > think it was? > Without that, I cannot do many operations and I am stuck, since no matter > what I try, I just cannot get it back again and it doesn't even appear on > the arrows either any longer. > Thanks for any ideas you may have to help me do this. > > > > 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] problem with media player
What type of sound file is it? What extension does it have? You may need additional / better codecs. Try downloading and installing VLC Player. This should play the file. Windows Media Player may also be able to play it now! *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 9/28/2012 7:10 PM, Mike & Jean wrote: > I am using Windows media player 12 on a Windows 7 64 bit system. Every time > that I select a song from my music files and try to playit, the player will > only funtion for approximately 10 seconds. I then get a message that Media > Player has stopped and that Windows is trying to find a solution. > Unfortunately, windows has never found a solutions. I would appreciate any > suggestions. this is very important to me as I am a music nut. Mike > > 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] How to hide columns in Excel 2010
Next you should determine if it works for a sighted friend when JAWS is turned off. It may be a Microsoft bug or they removed this shortcut on purpose. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 9/25/2012 6:38 PM, Alan Robbins wrote: > I've tried this to unhide columns as the Ctrl Shift 0 Window's command > no longer works. Unfortunately, the pass through command did not allow > it > > Al > > -Original Message- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Annette > Carr > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 6:22 PM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How to hide columns in Excel 2010 > > I never even considered this. I'll have to give it a try. > > -Original Message- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Don > Marang > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 2:35 PM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How to hide columns in Excel 2010 > > Did you attempt using the JAWS pass through key, Insert + 3 (in the > numbers row), before your key stroke? This assures JAWS is not > attempting to interfere and run some script. > > > *Don Marang* > Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org > <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> > > > On 9/24/2012 8:39 PM, Annette Carr wrote: >> Hi Clifton, >> >> Thank you for your explanation. I had already gotten that from an >> earlier post. I was just sharing my observations because a comment >> had been made that Control+Shift+0 had been broke since JAWS 13, but >> I'm using JAWS 12 and it does not work for me. >> >> Annette >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com >> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of > Kliphton >> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 7:39 PM >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How to hide columns in Excel 2010 >> >> Okay, I will explain this best I can. To hide and unhide columns, > the >> key strokes are alt plus h, the letter O, and arrow up or down until >> you hear "hide and unhide submenu" Of course you need to select > what >> you are trying to hide or unhide, hit enter on your choice, and it's >> donw. HTH >> >> Kliphton Senior >> >> (Twitter&Skype) kliphton72 >> >> (iMessage&facetime) kliph...@gmail.com >> >> (Life Journal) Kliphton.wordpress.com >> >> (Sharrie's ScratchPad) missie844.wordpress.com >> >> http://facebook.com/kliphandsharrie >> >> On Sep 24, 2012, at 5:50 PM, Annette Carr > wrote: >>> It turns out that the command for unhiding columns in Excel 2010, >>> Control+Shift+0 does not work when using JAWS 12 on a Windows7 32 > bit >>> laptop. So the problem is not limited to JAWS 13. Does anyone > know >>> if it is limited to Excel 2010? >>> >>> Annette >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com >>> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan >>> Robbins >>> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 7:58 AM >>> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How to hide columns in Excel 2010 >>> >>> You can also use the windows key command ctrl 0 to hide, but >>> unfortunately the ctrl shift 0 to unhide no longer works beginning >>> with JAWS 13 >>> >>> Al >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com >>> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan >>> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:36 AM >>> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How to hide columns in Excel 2010 >>> >>> Hello Annette: >>> In order to hide data in excel 2010 first, select the range of data >>> you are wanting to hide. Next, access the format command of the > home >>> ribbon or simply press the key tip alt h followed by O. Now arrow > up >>> until you arrive to the hide and unhide submenu, expand the > submenu, >>> use your up and down arrow keys and press enter on the preferred > choice. >>> To unhide, you must select the data before and after the hidden >>> rang
Re: [Blind-Computing] How to hide columns in Excel 2010
Did you attempt using the JAWS pass through key, Insert + 3 (in the numbers row), before your key stroke? This assures JAWS is not attempting to interfere and run some script. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 9/24/2012 8:39 PM, Annette Carr wrote: > Hi Clifton, > > Thank you for your explanation. I had already gotten that from an earlier > post. I was just sharing my observations because a comment had been made > that Control+Shift+0 had been broke since JAWS 13, but I'm using JAWS 12 and > it does not work for me. > > Annette > > > -Original Message- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kliphton > Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 7:39 PM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How to hide columns in Excel 2010 > > Okay, I will explain this best I can. To hide and unhide columns, the key > strokes are alt plus h, the letter O, and arrow up or down until you hear > "hide and unhide submenu" Of course you need to select what you are trying > to hide or unhide, hit enter on your choice, and it's donw. HTH > > Kliphton Senior > > (Twitter&Skype) kliphton72 > > (iMessage&facetime) kliph...@gmail.com > > (Life Journal) Kliphton.wordpress.com > > (Sharrie's ScratchPad) missie844.wordpress.com > > http://facebook.com/kliphandsharrie > > On Sep 24, 2012, at 5:50 PM, Annette Carr wrote: > >> It turns out that the command for unhiding columns in Excel 2010, >> Control+Shift+0 does not work when using JAWS 12 on a Windows7 32 bit >> laptop. So the problem is not limited to JAWS 13. Does anyone know >> if it is limited to Excel 2010? >> >> Annette >> >> -Original Message- >> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com >> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan >> Robbins >> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 7:58 AM >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How to hide columns in Excel 2010 >> >> You can also use the windows key command ctrl 0 to hide, but >> unfortunately the ctrl shift 0 to unhide no longer works beginning >> with JAWS 13 >> >> Al >> >> -Original Message- >> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com >> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan >> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:36 AM >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How to hide columns in Excel 2010 >> >> Hello Annette: >> In order to hide data in excel 2010 first, select the range of data >> you are wanting to hide. Next, access the format command of the home >> ribbon or simply press the key tip alt h followed by O. Now arrow up >> until you arrive to the hide and unhide submenu, expand the submenu, >> use your up and down arrow keys and press enter on the preferred choice. >> >> To unhide, you must select the data before and after the hidden range, >> for example, if you have row c hidden, select rows b and d. Return to >> the >> >> format command of the home ribbon, back to the hide and unhide submenu >> and press enter on the preferred choice. >> hth >> Kimsan Song: >> Online Access Technology Trainer >> Phone: >> (509) 396-1646 >> Website: >> www.BlindAccessTraining.com >> Twitter: >> @BlindAccess >> -Original Message- >> From: Annette Carr >> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 6:45 PM >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] How to hide columns in Excel2010 >> >> I would like to hide and unhide individual columns in Excel 2010. I >> am using JAWS12 on a Windows7 machine. Can anyone tell me how to do this? >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Annette >> >> 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Another problem downloading file
Try using the Tab key to get to the link and press the Applications key. This brings up a context menu. Select the "Save target ...". *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 9/22/2012 1:01 AM, Steve Boodram wrote: > Hello friends, each time I try to download a PDF file it keeps opening > up in > Adobe reader. I want to download the file not open it but not sure what > to do. > > Can you provide a fix for this dilema I am facing? > > Thanks. > > 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] Great shortcut!
Additionally, did you realize that the sum of all of the selected cells is displayed in the status bar? This allows quick calculations on the fly without even needing a formula! With JAWS, it can be read by pressing Insert + PageDown. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 9/1/2012 5:44 PM, Cliff Smales wrote: > I tried that keystroke command, (alt+=), and I think it's really great. > > I do a lot of statistical work, as I am the statistician for the > two bowling leagues I bowl with. > > > My work will go a lot faster, now. Many thanks. > > Cliff Smales > 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] Notification bar in IE9
If you press Control + j while a download is in progress, a separate "Download Manager" dialog will appear. Now you can switch back to the IE9 window you were using with Alt + Tab. This should greatly reduce the amount of status chatter you will hear. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 8/18/2012 10:23 AM, Arianna wrote: > I'm using Windows vista and JAWS 12 and am wondering if there is some way to > get rid of that notification bar that always comes on the screen when I want > to download books or software? > > Does anyone have a way around this or a way to dispose of that darned bar? > > Arianna > 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] move photos from iPhone to pc
I do not use an iPhone, but my daughter and wife do. Apple wants you to use iCloud for these transfers. My daughter, who is an artist, hates this service! The photos are automatically deleted after 30 days and Apple starts charging you if you go over your size limit! She now uses Drop Box to sync her photos on her phone with her Mac. Then she drags pictures out of Drop Box on a regular basis. She set my wife up this way as well. I have heard several Tech Journalists use this approach for Documents and photos from the iPhone and iPad as well. Not sure how different this is than iCloud? Maybe it is just a lack of trust in iCloud? *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 7/27/2012 8:51 PM, Lenny McHugh wrote: > Is there an easy way to move the photos on the iPhone 4s to the pc? > tia > --- > Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational > with a touch of humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the > blind. > http://www.LennyMcHugh.com > 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] Something I have noticed since running Auslogics boost speed and spybot S and D
Once you have found viruses on your hard drive, there is no way to be 100% certain that it has been permanently removed! It may recover the drive to a level that you are comfortable, but it can not be considered clean. If you are willing to expend so much energy on these tools, you might find your time better spent formatting the hard drive, reinstalling XP and all of your applications. I don't like the sound of that task either, so I make a backup of the disk image once it it has the system the way I want. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 7/16/2012 8:59 AM, Jay Phinnemore wrote: > Hi all, I just want to let you all know that it seems that I have this old > XP machine running at top shape now. After running MSE, MRT, Auslogics boost > speed and now just finished running Spybot S and D, Which the last found 18 > pieces of malware including trogens, This computer is running really fast > now. It started in less than 45 seconds this morning from a dead stop to > Jaws up and running ready to go. For an old 10 year old computer, I think I > have it now running pretty good. I don't know if it would make any sense or > not, would any of you suggest including 1 more piece of malware removing > software? I am thinking of Malware bites I think it has a free version but > not sure. I want to be protected enough but not over do it either. Your > suggestions would be great. > > > > Jay > > > > 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] Win 7 software compatibility
Download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Adviser from the Microsoft website. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 7/15/2012 8:26 AM, Alan Robbins wrote: > I will be updating soon to Window's 7 64 bit from my current > XP pro box. I know some programs such as JAWS specifically > have a 32 and 64 bit version available. However, I don't see > that option mentioned with a lot of software I have. So my > question is how does one know if current programs owned will > run ok on a 64 bit machine? > > Thanks > Al > > > 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] Control Panel for Win/7
Most of the time it is the simple things that catch us. On 6/16/2012 2:30 PM, Trish wrote: > oh my gosh Don you is a genius, that worked! > > Thank you, > > Trish > - Original Message ----- > From: "Don Marang" > To: > Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 1:26 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7 > > > Is your window maximized? > > On 6/16/2012 2:19 PM, Trish wrote: >> ok now small icons is checked, but it's still displaying in the 2 column >> list. When routing jaws topc, nothing happpans, just shows..small icons >> checked. I give up >> - Original Message - >> From: "Don Marang" >> To: >> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 12:43 PM >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7 >> >> >> Another way to select the view in the Control Panel is to press Control >> + e to get to the search box. Now hit Tab once. It should announce >> which view is currently active and comment that this is a button. Press >> Space to activate the button. A pop up menu will appear with the >> choices; Category (default), Large icons, and Small icons. It sounds >> like you would prefer small icons. Arrow to your choice and hit Tab to >> go to the grid of icons. >> >> This may be easier for those not familiar with using the JAWS cursor. >> >> On 6/16/2012 12:26 PM, hareth iraq wrote: >>> yes Trish, >>> its not the alt view >>> its an other one in the CP page it self & some find it a little hassle >>> to >>> find >>> but u can do it if keep looking for it via pc curcer and left click >>> the option u need... >>> >>> On 6/16/12, Trish wrote: >>>> You might have to do that. It seems now I have managed somehow to check >>>> the >>>> >>>> tiles in this view, have no idea how that happened.. >>>> >>>> So, in the view by as you state, is it located through the alt view >>>> menu? >>>> I >>>> >>>> have been going to the personalization within the Cp, then pressing alt >>>> V. >>>> So please advise me if I'm going about this all wrong?? >>>> >>>> >>>> - Original Message - >>>> From: "hareth iraq" >>>> To: >>>> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 11:04 AM >>>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7 >>>> >>>> >>>> well, that is true we all have that under the toolbar's view option, >>>> what u need to do is activating the pc curser by swiching it from jaws >>>> to >>>> pc >>>> and look for the line that says(view by:) in the same page >>>> its not the same one in the tool bar >>>> the icons there would be availeble >>>> and if u like i can put a reg file for u in drop box to swich it to >>>> small icons if u did like CP all item view in case if u did'nt find >>>> the view by options >>>> hopfuly u will... >>>> >>>> On 6/16/12, Trish wrote: >>>>> Yeah, was there last night, but the medium icons is checked and it also >>>>> said >>>>> >>>>> unavailable. The only items in the view menu I could access was, auto >>>>> range, >>>>> >>>>> aline to grid, details... and go to submenu and refresh. All other >>>>> items >>>>> all >>>>> >>>>> the icons were unavailable. >>>>> >>>>> - Original Message - >>>>> From: "hareth iraq" >>>>> To: >>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 10:49 AM >>>>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hi Trish, >>>>> there is nothing wrong with your CP >>>>> its just the view by option changed. its not the regular view in the >>>>> toolbar >>>>> its an other one u can find it by swiching to the pc curser and look >>>>> for (view by:) small icons,large icons,catagory >>>>> each one of them has a difrint view for CP, >>>>> I like the small icons because i get what i look for by pressing the >>>>> first letter of the item. + it shows all CP items in one simple page. >>>>> hope it works for u >>>>> have a nice day... >>>>> >>>&
Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7
Is your window maximized? On 6/16/2012 2:19 PM, Trish wrote: > ok now small icons is checked, but it's still displaying in the 2 column > list. When routing jaws topc, nothing happpans, just shows..small icons > checked. I give up > - Original Message ----- > From: "Don Marang" > To: > Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 12:43 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7 > > > Another way to select the view in the Control Panel is to press Control > + e to get to the search box. Now hit Tab once. It should announce > which view is currently active and comment that this is a button. Press > Space to activate the button. A pop up menu will appear with the > choices; Category (default), Large icons, and Small icons. It sounds > like you would prefer small icons. Arrow to your choice and hit Tab to > go to the grid of icons. > > This may be easier for those not familiar with using the JAWS cursor. > > On 6/16/2012 12:26 PM, hareth iraq wrote: >> yes Trish, >> its not the alt view >> its an other one in the CP page it self & some find it a little hassle to >> find >> but u can do it if keep looking for it via pc curcer and left click >> the option u need... >> >> On 6/16/12, Trish wrote: >>> You might have to do that. It seems now I have managed somehow to check >>> the >>> >>> tiles in this view, have no idea how that happened.. >>> >>> So, in the view by as you state, is it located through the alt view menu? >>> I >>> >>> have been going to the personalization within the Cp, then pressing alt >>> V. >>> So please advise me if I'm going about this all wrong?? >>> >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "hareth iraq" >>> To: >>> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 11:04 AM >>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7 >>> >>> >>> well, that is true we all have that under the toolbar's view option, >>> what u need to do is activating the pc curser by swiching it from jaws to >>> pc >>> and look for the line that says(view by:) in the same page >>> its not the same one in the tool bar >>> the icons there would be availeble >>> and if u like i can put a reg file for u in drop box to swich it to >>> small icons if u did like CP all item view in case if u did'nt find >>> the view by options >>> hopfuly u will... >>> >>> On 6/16/12, Trish wrote: >>>> Yeah, was there last night, but the medium icons is checked and it also >>>> said >>>> >>>> unavailable. The only items in the view menu I could access was, auto >>>> range, >>>> >>>> aline to grid, details... and go to submenu and refresh. All other items >>>> all >>>> >>>> the icons were unavailable. >>>> >>>> - Original Message - >>>> From: "hareth iraq" >>>> To: >>>> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 10:49 AM >>>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7 >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi Trish, >>>> there is nothing wrong with your CP >>>> its just the view by option changed. its not the regular view in the >>>> toolbar >>>> its an other one u can find it by swiching to the pc curser and look >>>> for (view by:) small icons,large icons,catagory >>>> each one of them has a difrint view for CP, >>>> I like the small icons because i get what i look for by pressing the >>>> first letter of the item. + it shows all CP items in one simple page. >>>> hope it works for u >>>> have a nice day... >>>> >>>> On 6/16/12, Trish wrote: >>>>> Somethings wrong with my CP, the items use to be in like a grid pattern >>>>> with >>>>> >>>>> rows of 4 items, but now it's just 2 long columns, how can I get it >>>>> back >>>>> to >>>>> >>>>> the other way? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> Trish >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> hareth >>>> >>>> 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/ >>>> >>> -- >>> hareth >>> >>> 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7
Oh! You are correct. To activate a change in this pop up menu, you must hit the Enter key after your selection. The Tab key is not enough! Yes, I think all users of any screen reader should take advantage of all it's features. Using the JAWS cursor, which moves the mouse pointer around, is vital for times where critical information is not available to the default PC cursor, it also helps you visualize how the application is laid out on the screen. On 6/16/2012 2:13 PM, Trish wrote: > I can do all of this except the tab part. > - Original Message - > From: "Don Marang" > To: > Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 12:43 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7 > > > Another way to select the view in the Control Panel is to press Control > + e to get to the search box. Now hit Tab once. It should announce > which view is currently active and comment that this is a button. Press > Space to activate the button. A pop up menu will appear with the > choices; Category (default), Large icons, and Small icons. It sounds > like you would prefer small icons. Arrow to your choice and hit Tab to > go to the grid of icons. > > This may be easier for those not familiar with using the JAWS cursor. > > On 6/16/2012 12:26 PM, hareth iraq wrote: >> yes Trish, >> its not the alt view >> its an other one in the CP page it self & some find it a little hassle to >> find >> but u can do it if keep looking for it via pc curcer and left click >> the option u need... >> >> On 6/16/12, Trish wrote: >>> You might have to do that. It seems now I have managed somehow to check >>> the >>> >>> tiles in this view, have no idea how that happened.. >>> >>> So, in the view by as you state, is it located through the alt view menu? >>> I >>> >>> have been going to the personalization within the Cp, then pressing alt >>> V. >>> So please advise me if I'm going about this all wrong?? >>> >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "hareth iraq" >>> To: >>> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 11:04 AM >>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7 >>> >>> >>> well, that is true we all have that under the toolbar's view option, >>> what u need to do is activating the pc curser by swiching it from jaws to >>> pc >>> and look for the line that says(view by:) in the same page >>> its not the same one in the tool bar >>> the icons there would be availeble >>> and if u like i can put a reg file for u in drop box to swich it to >>> small icons if u did like CP all item view in case if u did'nt find >>> the view by options >>> hopfuly u will... >>> >>> On 6/16/12, Trish wrote: >>>> Yeah, was there last night, but the medium icons is checked and it also >>>> said >>>> >>>> unavailable. The only items in the view menu I could access was, auto >>>> range, >>>> >>>> aline to grid, details... and go to submenu and refresh. All other items >>>> all >>>> >>>> the icons were unavailable. >>>> >>>> - Original Message - >>>> From: "hareth iraq" >>>> To: >>>> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 10:49 AM >>>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7 >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi Trish, >>>> there is nothing wrong with your CP >>>> its just the view by option changed. its not the regular view in the >>>> toolbar >>>> its an other one u can find it by swiching to the pc curser and look >>>> for (view by:) small icons,large icons,catagory >>>> each one of them has a difrint view for CP, >>>> I like the small icons because i get what i look for by pressing the >>>> first letter of the item. + it shows all CP items in one simple page. >>>> hope it works for u >>>> have a nice day... >>>> >>>> On 6/16/12, Trish wrote: >>>>> Somethings wrong with my CP, the items use to be in like a grid pattern >>>>> with >>>>> >>>>> rows of 4 items, but now it's just 2 long columns, how can I get it >>>>> back >>>>> to >>>>> >>>>> the other way? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> Trish >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> hareth >>>> >>>> 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/ >>>> >>> -- >>> hareth >>> >>> 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7
Another way to select the view in the Control Panel is to press Control + e to get to the search box. Now hit Tab once. It should announce which view is currently active and comment that this is a button. Press Space to activate the button. A pop up menu will appear with the choices; Category (default), Large icons, and Small icons. It sounds like you would prefer small icons. Arrow to your choice and hit Tab to go to the grid of icons. This may be easier for those not familiar with using the JAWS cursor. On 6/16/2012 12:26 PM, hareth iraq wrote: > yes Trish, > its not the alt view > its an other one in the CP page it self & some find it a little hassle to > find > but u can do it if keep looking for it via pc curcer and left click > the option u need... > > On 6/16/12, Trish wrote: >> You might have to do that. It seems now I have managed somehow to check the >> >> tiles in this view, have no idea how that happened.. >> >> So, in the view by as you state, is it located through the alt view menu? I >> >> have been going to the personalization within the Cp, then pressing alt V. >> So please advise me if I'm going about this all wrong?? >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "hareth iraq" >> To: >> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 11:04 AM >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7 >> >> >> well, that is true we all have that under the toolbar's view option, >> what u need to do is activating the pc curser by swiching it from jaws to >> pc >> and look for the line that says(view by:) in the same page >> its not the same one in the tool bar >> the icons there would be availeble >> and if u like i can put a reg file for u in drop box to swich it to >> small icons if u did like CP all item view in case if u did'nt find >> the view by options >> hopfuly u will... >> >> On 6/16/12, Trish wrote: >>> Yeah, was there last night, but the medium icons is checked and it also >>> said >>> >>> unavailable. The only items in the view menu I could access was, auto >>> range, >>> >>> aline to grid, details... and go to submenu and refresh. All other items >>> all >>> >>> the icons were unavailable. >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "hareth iraq" >>> To: >>> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 10:49 AM >>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Panel for Win/7 >>> >>> >>> Hi Trish, >>> there is nothing wrong with your CP >>> its just the view by option changed. its not the regular view in the >>> toolbar >>> its an other one u can find it by swiching to the pc curser and look >>> for (view by:) small icons,large icons,catagory >>> each one of them has a difrint view for CP, >>> I like the small icons because i get what i look for by pressing the >>> first letter of the item. + it shows all CP items in one simple page. >>> hope it works for u >>> have a nice day... >>> >>> On 6/16/12, Trish wrote: Somethings wrong with my CP, the items use to be in like a grid pattern with rows of 4 items, but now it's just 2 long columns, how can I get it back to the other way? Thanks, Trish For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>> >>> -- >>> hareth >>> >>> 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/ >>> >> >> -- >> hareth >> >> 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] IE 9 came on computer but I want IE 8
IE9 works different than IE8. I am not sure how the new methods work with older versions of JAWS. Instead of a dialog that pops up for things like security, or approving an add-on, or a file download, it displays the message of the dialog and the buttons for it's options in the Information bar. This bar is above the top of the page in the frame of IE. I hear it is displayed in yellow. Pressing Alt + n will move focus to the Information bar. This is a Windows shortcut, so it will still work using other screen readers or older versions of JAWS. Usually, the buttons can be reached after going to the Information bar by pressing Tab. If the button says "split", hitting Enter on it will take that option, other options can be seen by using the Down Arrow. I do not know how older versions of JAWS treats or handles these buttons. On 5/30/2012 8:32 AM, Sharon Gosling wrote: > An example of why IE 8 works better with Jaws 11, at least is a page > called thefriendmail.com which I recently set up to give me an easy > way to handle Facebook. When setting it up it took me to the page on > my Facebook where it asked for permission. On IE 9 there was no link > that said Allow. In fact, after much tedious searching I could not > even find the word in the proper place to attempt to click it. On IE > 8, however, the link for Allow preceeded the information about the > friend mail. > I would really like to know if this link shows up on IE 9 with Jaws > 13. If Jaws 13 is really an improvement in handling the Internet I > might have to bite the bullet and upgrade although the $$ is not > really in my budget. I did not upgrade previously since none of the > new features was anything that seemed necessary to me. > It seems that every time i get a new computer I have to add in the > cost of a double jump in Jaws versions. Makes that sale on my Dell so > not worth it, especially as I took the 3 year policy on it as well. > Live and learn, I guess. > > I still would like to know how to keep IE 9 from constantly > re-installing on my former laptop so I can use it for trickier sites. > Also would like to know how to make jaws not say blank, blank, blank, > over and over when arrowing down a page in IE 9. > Thanks in advance. > Sherrie Gosling > > > -Original Message- From: Norman King > Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 8:01 AM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] IE 9 came on computer but I want IE 8 > > I have ie 9 and I really like it. > What do you mean by more clickable links? > > > -Original Message- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin > Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:59 AM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] IE 9 came on computer but I want IE 8 > > If it came with IE 9 already installed my information is that you're > not going to be able to roll it back to IE 8. Sorry to tell you that > as the saying goes. > David Ferrin > Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the > ones that mind don't matter. > - Original Message - > From: "Sharon Gosling" > To: "blind" > Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:40 AM > Subject: [Blind-Computing] IE 9 came on computer but I want IE 8 > > > I got a new Dell Win 7 laptop recently and it came with IE 9. On my > previous laptop I have constantly rolled it back to IE 8 which is a > royal pain but can be done. But on the new one there was not an IE 8 > to roll back to. When I searched on the Microsoft site it said there > was IE 8 for XP but I did not see one for Windows 7. I am using Jaws 11. > Since I still have the old laptop I have compared the same websites on > both IE 8 and 9 and 8 has more clickable links. > Can anyone tell me how to get to IE 8? How to remove the IE 9 and > replace it with 8? Where to find the Win 7 version of IE 8 to download? > And last but not least, how can I keep it from constantly installing > IE 9 every week? > I have been through the windows updates but can’t find any place to > click to prevent the IE 9 from re-installing itself. > I thought I could live with IE 9 but with Jaws 11 it is almost > impossible. > Another very bothersome problem with the IE 9 is that when I go down > the page line by line looking for something specific it says blank > about 10 times or more before getting to the next element. I do use > the n or p or control down arrow but I am afraid it often skips over > the specific thing I am looking for. > So any help would be gratefully appreciated. > Sherrie Gosling > > 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 lis
Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem Loading a Web Site IE 8
When this site loads, it uses newer styles of HTML coding. JAWS recognizes this and announces "Application mode". In this mode, it should act more like a stand-alone application rather than a webpage. I am not certain this is a benefit in this case. The designers probably just wanted to make the webpage more interactive. Press Insert + z to toggle between modes. Using this once will allow you to access and navigate this page. Note, since it may be very interactive, if it does not seem to change anything when you activate a link or button, pressing Insert + Escape after will update the JAWS buffer. On 5/28/2012 10:03 PM, Margaret Thomas wrote: > Good Evening, > > > When I try to go to > > > www.lowes.com > > > running both JAWS 12 and 13 with IE 8 on my Windows 7 machine, the > site loads in PC cursor mode instead of virtual cursor mode. The > usual tricks of F5 and Insert-Tab to refresh the screen aren't working > and left clicking on items isn't working. Rebooting doesn't help. > There's something about internet protected mode and maybe off and 125%. > > > The site loads normally with Window-Eyes 7.5.3 and some of the links > work. I was running it when the problem started trying to submit a > query to customer service since the specifications link for an > appliance I'm interested in wouldn't work. I didn't see anything > indicating my submission had gone through and the fields still had the > data in them. I unloaded WE and loaded JAWS 13 and couldn't get the > query to go through or at least the information remained in the > fields. I finally noticed it said PC cursor. > > > Links on Google are working with JAWS and it just seems to be the > Lowes site that JAWS is having a problem with at the moment. > > The site is not loading properly with Firefox (probably 12.0.1) and > JAWS 13.JAWS > > > > I might have accidentally had caps lock turned on when the problem > started. > > Any helping in getting the site to load properly with JAWS would be > greatly appreciated. > > Margaret > > 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] select excel non adjacent rows and columns
You might try selecting multiple ranges through the Go to dialog. Press Control + g or F5 to bring up the Go to dialog. To select rows 147 and 150, type: 147:147, 150:150 To select column A and D, type: a:a, d:d Hope this is what you want to accomplish. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 5/25/2012 1:53 PM, kerryn gunness wrote: > i don't think so, if you want to do something with non contiguous > cells, u have to select them individually. > > Kerryn Gunness > Death and life are in the power of the tongue > - Original Message - From: "Alan Robbins" > To: > Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 1:26 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] select excel non adjacent rows and columns > > >> Could you hide the rows or columns in between, carry out the >> task you want, and then unhide them? >> >> Al >> >> -Original Message- >> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com >> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of >> Norman King >> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 1:22 PM >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] select excel non adjusent >> rows and columns >> >> Hi. >> I have never figured out a way to do this. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com >> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of >> radha mahesh >> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 11:11 AM >> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] select excel non adjusent rows >> and columns >> >> Guys, >> >> kindly let me know how to select non adjusent rows and >> columns in a excel >> 2007. >> >> Cheers, >> Radha >> >> 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] configuring a wireless card.
802.11N is the fastest, followed by G, and B is the slowest. Surprisingly, there is also an A version of the standard, which is faster than B, but it's range is very limited (it can not go very far). The G and N equipment are backward compliant so it will establish the fastest connection possible. To use N technology, you need both a router that supports N and your laptop would need a N adapter. Check to see if both support N wireless. N has not been out many years, your adapter may only support G. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 5/12/2012 7:33 PM, Norman King wrote: > Hi. > When I got this netbook it had a wireless connection. > I didn't need it so I never paid attention to it. > Somewhere along the line this driver disappeared. > I have no idea what happened to it. > I called the company where I got it from and they told me they might be able > to help, but it was kind of expensive and with me being one of those people > that likes to play with computers I decided I would try to do it myself. > I went to the site and there were 3 or 4 drivers there for it. > I downloaded one and installed it but it was very slow. > This is a lenova netbook I'm not completely sure of the model number. > My question is which is the fastest wireless band b g or n? > > > -Original Message- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice > Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 7:21 PM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] configuring a wireless card. > > Hi Norman, > Mike nailed it. > It just means go back to the previous driver. > HTH, > Rick Justice > - Original Message - > From: "Norman King" > To: > Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 4:07 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] configuring a wireless card. > > > Hi rick. > What does rollback mean? > > > -Original Message- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice > Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:23 PM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] configuring a wireless card. > > Hi Norman, > In the run dialogue, type the following and press enter: > devmgmt.msc > This will open the Device Manager, then tab once to open the tree-view. > Press the letter N, for network adapters,once there, right arrow to open it. > Arrow to your wireless adapter, then press enter. > You will be in the properties, so move to the driver tab, and tab to the > option you want, and spacebar it. > You can update, roll-back or uninstall the drivers. > Just follow the prompts. > If you need more, let us know. > HTH, > Rick Justice > - Original Message - > From: "Norman King" > To: > Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 10:35 AM > Subject: [Blind-Computing] configuring a wireless card. > > > Hi. > > How can I remove the drivers for my wireless card? > > I have a netbook running windows xp home. > > I only got wireless internet a couple of months ago. > > This computer is about 2 years old and when I went to connect it I couldn't > find the wireless card. > > I called a support place an they told me I could download a driver for it, > so I did but I got the wrong one. > > I can connect now but it uses the g band and it is very slow. > > Any suggestions? > > > > 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] a strange replacement
When you select a cell or cells and press Control + 1, a multipage dialog appears for how to format that selection. Numbers formatting is the first page. It will open to the last page used previously from this dialog. You can Shift + Tab to the page control (in your case, "Font") and use the left or right arrow keys to get back to the Numbers page. Alternately, using the Control + Tab and Control + Shift + Tab will also move from one page to another. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 4/6/2012 8:26 PM, Cliff Smales wrote: > I started to make a needed change in number presentation in one of my excel > entries, as I do each week. > > I pressed control+1 and I went to the font page. This has never happened, > until now. > > How do I get back into the number presentation? I need to change a money > listing to a regular number, no decimals. > > I'm using Excel 2003. > > Cliff Smales > 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] Selecting Continuous & Non-Continuous FilesUsingA Mouse
That would be the way to select contiguous items. The previous message holding down the Control key would be used to select non-contiguous items. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 3/8/2012 3:35 PM, Mike & Barbara wrote: > Hi Scorpio, > > I was under the impression that you could hold down the left mouse button & > scroll down the list like you would for selecting text. Thank you very much > for getting me straightened out on this! Take care. > Mike > > - Original Message - > From: Scorpio Forever > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 6:04 AM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Selecting Continuous & Non-Continuous > FilesUsingA Mouse > > > Hi Mike, > > The person has to press and hold down the control key, then click on the > files as they move down the list. > > Once all the files are selected, they can press the applications key, or > right click the right right mouse button on any of the files, to get the > context menu, or, if they're copying or moving the files, press the > keystrokes as needed. > > Hope this helps. > > Scorpio > > > 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] Find the path on a directory or a file
To get that and a few other extra items, hold down the Shift key while pressing the Applications key. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 2/29/2012 12:28 PM, Anders Boholdt-Petersen wrote: > Hi > > Unfortunately I can not find a option in the context menu called "Copy as > pathand". > > What version of Windows 7 do you have installed (I have installed Windows 7 > Home Premium 64-bit)? > > Additional suggestions are still welcome :-). > > Regards, > Anders > ---Madison Espinoza wrote--- > Hi > > My AT trainer showed me a nifty little trick. She informed me that in > Windows7 I could simply press shift F10 on my laptop then either press the > letter A until I find Copy as pathand press enter. I can also press shift > F10 and up arrow to the Copy as path option. Shift F10 is the same as > pressing the windows applications key. > > > 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] How to get rid of these please!Emailing: desktop.ini, PCLECHAL.INI
These files are hidden system files. Microsoft does not expect you to delete, move or even see these files. At some point, you must have changed your settings to show hidden and system files (not recommended). To hide these files again, do the following: 1. Open Windows Explorer to the folder where these files are located. 2. Press Alt + t, to go to the Tools menu. Use the up arrow once to the "Folder Options..." item and hit Enter. 3. Press Control + Tab to go to the "View" page. Tab until you get to the tree view of options. 4. Arrow down to the "Hide protected Operating System files (recommended)" option. 5. If you want these new settings to be applied to all similar folders, then press Shift + Tab twice to back up to the "Apply to folders" button, and hit Space to activate. 6 Continue to hit Tab until you reach the OK vutton and press Space to close the dialog. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 2/20/2012 10:53 AM, mark wrote: > Hi > You had me wondering too. So I did a web search and found the > following. > " operating system. The use of the "INI file" has been changed in Windows in > favor of the > registry, > and deprecated in .NET in favor of XML .config files. The name "INI file" > comes from the > filename extension > usually used, ".INI", that stands for "initialization". Sometimes a > different file extension will be used instead of .ini, such as ".CFG", > ".conf", or > ".TXT"." > I am not sure if this helps but it is a start. > > 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 Carliss > Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 7:10 AM > To: Blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: [Blind-Computing] How to get rid of these please!Emailing: > desktop.ini, PCLECHAL.INI > Importance: High > > Listers, > Will someone please tell me how to stop these files from showing up in > folders all over my computer? Infact, what are they and what do they mean? > They are even showing up in my music folder? > Thanks to all. > > Carliss > Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link > attachments: > > desktop.ini > PCLECHAL.INI > > > Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent > sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail > security settings to determine how attachments are handled. > 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] jaws 13 with windows 7 causing laryngitis
Call it a day, but leave the computer on for a while. Since it is a new computer and a new Windows installation, there are probably several background processes that will settle down after a while running idle. For instance, it might be building the index file of everything on your hard drive to make search quicker. However, most of these processes pause while the user is attempting to do something. If leaving it running a while undisturbed and then rebooting does not help, you may need new audio drivers from the manufacturer. This is especially true if using a 64 bit edition of Windows 7. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 2/5/2012 4:14 PM, Kevin Andrews wrote: > This might be way out there but I would double check to see that Jaws > is utilizing the proper soundcard. Although, quite logically if it > wasn't using the right device you wouldn't hear it all but I'd double > check to make sure. Try a restart. Let us know what happens. Hope that > helps. > > On 2/5/2012 4:11 PM, Niamh wrote: >> yes, it breaks up and sometimes goes entirely silent. >> it is as if another programme is occupying the computer. >> really anoying. >> Niamh >> - Original Message - From: "Kevin Andrews" >> >> To: >> Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 9:07 PM >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] jaws 13 with windows 7 causing laryngitis >> >> >>> I do not understand what you're asking. So sound is just breaking >>> up, while using Jaws on your win7 system? >>> >>> On 2/5/2012 4:02 PM, Niamh wrote: >>>> I am going crazy here. >>>> Trying very hard to learn windows 7 but sound keeps breaking up or >>>> else total silence, it is as if something is going on on the screen >>>> but I don't know about it, getting desperate. >>>> Niam >>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Kevin J. Andrews >>> GMail: kevin.andrew...@gmail.com >>> Web site: http://techwizard.info >>> Blog: http://kevinjandrews.info >>> >>> >>> "A man who never made a mistake never tried anything new."-Albert >>> Einstein >>> >>> >>> 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] System Tray Items
Great! *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 1/19/2012 1:06 PM, Trish wrote: > Don, > > Did your steps here, so far they are behaving today, all in the system's > tray. > > - Original Message - > From: "Don Marang" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 5:25 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Items > > > No. sorry if I wrote the directions to imply that. Make a selection for > each notification icon. When you hit Tab and it has finished with all > the items it has a few buttons and checkboxes and cycles back to the OK > button. When you reach this activate it with Space or Enter to close > the dialog. You will then need to hit Tab a few times more to reach the > OK button for the Task bar Properties dialog. Use Space or Enter to > close that dialog. > > *Don Marang* > Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org > <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> > > > On 1/18/2012 5:31 PM, Trish wrote: >> Don, >> >> Are you saying to tab to ok button after making a selection for each item? >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Don Marang" >> To: >> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 4:22 PM >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Items >> >> >> You need to select which icons you want to show in the Notification Area. >> >> 1. Press the Windows Key, followed by the Escape key. This places >> focus on the Start button. >> >> 2. Press Alt + Enter to bring up the Taskbar Properties dialog. >> >> 3. Hit Tab until you hear Notification Area. If there is a checkbox >> for "Always show all Notifications and icons on the Task bar" uncheck it. >> >> 4. Hit Tab again to get to the Customize button. Press Space to >> activate. >> >> 5. Hit Tab to get to the list of Notification items. Each has a combo >> box on the right side. Simply use the up and down arrows for the >> different hide and show options. If you want it to always show up when >> pressing JAWS + F11, select "Show icon and notification". >> >> 6. Press Tab to get to the next item. When done, continue to press Tab >> to the OK button. Again, press Tab to the OK button. >> >> Now the notifications should work as expected! Additionally, you should >> not be bothered by notifications you do not want. Note, this does not >> disable or stop them from working. >> >> *Don Marang* >> Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org >> <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> >> >> >> On 1/18/2012 4:37 PM, Trish wrote: >>> yep >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Pam Mahuika" >>> To: >>> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 2:56 PM >>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Items >>> >>> >>> I have also found that sometimes not all items appear in the system tray >>> and >>> a reboot seems to bring them back, most annoying. >>> >>> Pam Mahuika >>> Nelson >>> NEW ZEALAND >>> Skype: pam.mahuika >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com >>> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish >>> Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 4:10 a.m. >>> To: BCL >>> Subject: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Items >>> >>> This is just driving me batty here. Why do those 6 items like to play >>> hide >>> and seek all the time, some showing up others not? >>> >>> I have to say...this is one case where XP is ruling over Win/7, never had >>> these issues before. >>> I have been going to that notification on the task bar, then doing the >>> applications key to change it again and again... >>> I tried checking the box to show all notifications, I think that was not >>> an >>> improvement. When I tab to the stuff already listed as being in the >>> sys-tray, when I like down arrow, then up arrow back to show up, I hear >>> this >>> item is not active but will be when I reboot*well it doesn't say that >>> reboot >>> part, I just know that's what I do to get them back in their list where >>> they >>> are to be. >>> >>> Is this like one of those win/7 quirks? >>> >>> 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/ >> 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Items
No. sorry if I wrote the directions to imply that. Make a selection for each notification icon. When you hit Tab and it has finished with all the items it has a few buttons and checkboxes and cycles back to the OK button. When you reach this activate it with Space or Enter to close the dialog. You will then need to hit Tab a few times more to reach the OK button for the Task bar Properties dialog. Use Space or Enter to close that dialog. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 1/18/2012 5:31 PM, Trish wrote: > Don, > > Are you saying to tab to ok button after making a selection for each item? > > - Original Message - > From: "Don Marang" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 4:22 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Items > > > You need to select which icons you want to show in the Notification Area. > > 1. Press the Windows Key, followed by the Escape key. This places > focus on the Start button. > > 2. Press Alt + Enter to bring up the Taskbar Properties dialog. > > 3. Hit Tab until you hear Notification Area. If there is a checkbox > for "Always show all Notifications and icons on the Task bar" uncheck it. > > 4. Hit Tab again to get to the Customize button. Press Space to > activate. > > 5. Hit Tab to get to the list of Notification items. Each has a combo > box on the right side. Simply use the up and down arrows for the > different hide and show options. If you want it to always show up when > pressing JAWS + F11, select "Show icon and notification". > > 6. Press Tab to get to the next item. When done, continue to press Tab > to the OK button. Again, press Tab to the OK button. > > Now the notifications should work as expected! Additionally, you should > not be bothered by notifications you do not want. Note, this does not > disable or stop them from working. > > *Don Marang* > Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org > <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> > > > On 1/18/2012 4:37 PM, Trish wrote: >> yep >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Pam Mahuika" >> To: >> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 2:56 PM >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Items >> >> >> I have also found that sometimes not all items appear in the system tray >> and >> a reboot seems to bring them back, most annoying. >> >> Pam Mahuika >> Nelson >> NEW ZEALAND >> Skype: pam.mahuika >> >> -Original Message- >> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com >> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish >> Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 4:10 a.m. >> To: BCL >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Items >> >> This is just driving me batty here. Why do those 6 items like to play hide >> and seek all the time, some showing up others not? >> >> I have to say...this is one case where XP is ruling over Win/7, never had >> these issues before. >> I have been going to that notification on the task bar, then doing the >> applications key to change it again and again... >> I tried checking the box to show all notifications, I think that was not >> an >> improvement. When I tab to the stuff already listed as being in the >> sys-tray, when I like down arrow, then up arrow back to show up, I hear >> this >> item is not active but will be when I reboot*well it doesn't say that >> reboot >> part, I just know that's what I do to get them back in their list where >> they >> are to be. >> >> Is this like one of those win/7 quirks? >> >> 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/ > 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] System Tray Items
You need to select which icons you want to show in the Notification Area. 1. Press the Windows Key, followed by the Escape key. This places focus on the Start button. 2. Press Alt + Enter to bring up the Taskbar Properties dialog. 3. Hit Tab until you hear Notification Area. If there is a checkbox for "Always show all Notifications and icons on the Task bar" uncheck it. 4. Hit Tab again to get to the Customize button. Press Space to activate. 5. Hit Tab to get to the list of Notification items. Each has a combo box on the right side. Simply use the up and down arrows for the different hide and show options. If you want it to always show up when pressing JAWS + F11, select "Show icon and notification". 6. Press Tab to get to the next item. When done, continue to press Tab to the OK button. Again, press Tab to the OK button. Now the notifications should work as expected! Additionally, you should not be bothered by notifications you do not want. Note, this does not disable or stop them from working. *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 1/18/2012 4:37 PM, Trish wrote: > yep > > - Original Message - > From: "Pam Mahuika" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 2:56 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Items > > > I have also found that sometimes not all items appear in the system tray and > a reboot seems to bring them back, most annoying. > > Pam Mahuika > Nelson > NEW ZEALAND > Skype: pam.mahuika > > -Original Message- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish > Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 4:10 a.m. > To: BCL > Subject: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Items > > This is just driving me batty here. Why do those 6 items like to play hide > and seek all the time, some showing up others not? > > I have to say...this is one case where XP is ruling over Win/7, never had > these issues before. > I have been going to that notification on the task bar, then doing the > applications key to change it again and again... > I tried checking the box to show all notifications, I think that was not an > improvement. When I tab to the stuff already listed as being in the > sys-tray, when I like down arrow, then up arrow back to show up, I hear this > item is not active but will be when I reboot*well it doesn't say that reboot > part, I just know that's what I do to get them back in their list where they > are to be. > > Is this like one of those win/7 quirks? > > 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Trick to Make Jaws react faster
As I remember, the key interrupt option will stop speech when you continue typing or move onto something else. When it is unchecked, it will continue speaking the chunk passed onto the synthesizer. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 12/3/2011 9:07 AM, julie wrote: > What is the key interrupt feature's purpose? > > 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] Software for converting audio files into text/doc
You do realize how hard this task can be. It requires a program that can transcribe the speaker. There are programs like Dragon Naturally Speaking that do this fairly well. However, it requires the speaker to talk at a slow rate and speak all punctuation, which is normal for dictation. It also requires the speaker to train the Dragon! (Which is a cute Movie and NLS book) Google Voice may be a free method of providing dictation, but as far as I know you would need to leave the audio of the phone while leaving yourself a voice mail. It will send you the text as an email. This is far from perfect as well. If you possibly can, get the file in a readable format. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 12/1/2011 12:07 AM, Silpa Mallipeddi wrote: > Hi All: > > I would like to know if there is any software to convert audio files > into text or word documents. > > Thanks and regards, > Silpa. > > 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] messages
Got your message. This is a list where you do not get a copy of the message you just sent. A lack of response could be you did not give us enough time to collect a response or nobody knows the answer. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 11/12/2011 12:13 PM, kevin.oliver wrote: hi i have written on several occassions and do not see my messages am i prevented from asking things 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] Playing Descriptive Video With Windows Media Player
I think you will want to use VLC Media Player instead. In the Audio menu, there is a submenu for all of the alternate tracks. Unfortunately, the tracks are probably not labeled. As I remember, there is also a hotkey, Control + l, to cycle between all of the available languages. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 10/6/2011 9:55 AM, mark wrote: Hi In America they have a system called descriptive video where there is a second audio track on some DVD's that gives a description of all the visual elements of a movie. A friend lent me a DVD that has this and they are very excited for me to watch this movie. Unfortunately, Windows media player is only bringing up the standard track without description. Does anyone know how I can watch this movie with the descriptive video turned on? Thank you. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: <http://christiantraditions.info> http://christiantraditions.info Please visit my blog at: <http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com> http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com 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] Cell phone that's easy to use & sinkwithmycomputer
Yes. However, I do not think it needs to be your primary address. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 10/5/2011 1:45 PM, Stephan, William S NWK wrote: Don: This is Plan B, I believe I have to establish a Gmail account for this, do you know if that's right? William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&service_provider_id=110800&service_cate gory_id=14 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Don Marang Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 11:40 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use& sinkwithmycomputer I do not have a mobile device yet. I have heard from several tech "experts" on podcasts that always recommend synchronizing your Outlook info with Google Calendar, Contacts, ... Use Google as your hub it should sync smoothly with all info. I think currently Google only syncs one calendar. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 10/3/2011 9:47 AM, Stephan, William S NWK wrote: All: I recently (as in within the past three weeks) drank the coolade and purchased an IPhone. So far I like it, but I cannot get my Outlook calendar to sync. When I go through the cyncing process, Itunes says it's syncing the calendar, but I can't find it on the phone. My contacts, bookmarks, and notes all sync, just not the calendar, and that's what I really need. I've gone through the advanced Itunes feature and check the box for replacing the data on the phone with that on the computer, still no joy. I've reset the sync history and that didn't work either. We tried building another user and that didn't work and it caused so many other problems I had to revert to the old user. Anybody have thoughts or suggestions, so far the Apple Care has been really underwhelming in terms of understanding what I'm trying to do. Thoughts or suggestions appreciated. William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&service_provider_id=110800&servi ce_cate gory_id=14 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 11:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use& sink withmycomputer I Phone - Original Message - From: "DoubleLegal" To: "Blind Computer Users" Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 11:34 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use& sink with mycomputer Hello everyone, Over the years I've seen some emails on the list here that talk about cell phones that are blind friendly. Unfortunately I didn't pay much attention to them because I was very happy with my simple phone that allowed me to make and receive calls. I figured my phone was getting the job done and if it ever broke, I'd just replace it with the same model of phone. Well, my phone is so old that they don't make them any more. On Friday, I spilled a large amount of water on my phone. For some strange reason, it didn't like that. It's time to bury this phone and move into the 21st century and get a new phone. My question is what types of phones are out there that have the following qualities. 1. My contract is with A T& T, so need a phone that will work with that service provider. 2. I need a phone that is very blind friendly to use such as buttons that are pretty easy to distinguish apart from each other and a phone that has a "voice" that is easy to understand. 3. I am thinking about getting a phone that will allow me to text and serf the web. I've never had a phone that does that ... I've just had this phone that I use to make and receive calls on. 4. I have a lot of music, audio books and other audio files on my computer so I'd like a phone that is easy to connect to my computer and transfer .mp3, .wav and other audio files on and off of. I don't want to mess with I-Tunes, so I guess a phone that has just a music player or some kind of .mp3 player on it. My computer uses JAWS 8 a
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use & sink withmycomputer
I do not have a mobile device yet. I have heard from several tech "experts" on podcasts that always recommend synchronizing your Outlook info with Google Calendar, Contacts, ... Use Google as your hub it should sync smoothly with all info. I think currently Google only syncs one calendar. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 10/3/2011 9:47 AM, Stephan, William S NWK wrote: All: I recently (as in within the past three weeks) drank the coolade and purchased an IPhone. So far I like it, but I cannot get my Outlook calendar to sync. When I go through the cyncing process, Itunes says it's syncing the calendar, but I can't find it on the phone. My contacts, bookmarks, and notes all sync, just not the calendar, and that's what I really need. I've gone through the advanced Itunes feature and check the box for replacing the data on the phone with that on the computer, still no joy. I've reset the sync history and that didn't work either. We tried building another user and that didn't work and it caused so many other problems I had to revert to the old user. Anybody have thoughts or suggestions, so far the Apple Care has been really underwhelming in terms of understanding what I'm trying to do. Thoughts or suggestions appreciated. William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&service_provider_id=110800&service_cate gory_id=14 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 11:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use& sink withmycomputer I Phone - Original Message - From: "DoubleLegal" To: "Blind Computer Users" Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 11:34 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use& sink with mycomputer Hello everyone, Over the years I've seen some emails on the list here that talk about cell phones that are blind friendly. Unfortunately I didn't pay much attention to them because I was very happy with my simple phone that allowed me to make and receive calls. I figured my phone was getting the job done and if it ever broke, I'd just replace it with the same model of phone. Well, my phone is so old that they don't make them any more. On Friday, I spilled a large amount of water on my phone. For some strange reason, it didn't like that. It's time to bury this phone and move into the 21st century and get a new phone. My question is what types of phones are out there that have the following qualities. 1. My contract is with A T& T, so need a phone that will work with that service provider. 2. I need a phone that is very blind friendly to use such as buttons that are pretty easy to distinguish apart from each other and a phone that has a "voice" that is easy to understand. 3. I am thinking about getting a phone that will allow me to text and serf the web. I've never had a phone that does that ... I've just had this phone that I use to make and receive calls on. 4. I have a lot of music, audio books and other audio files on my computer so I'd like a phone that is easy to connect to my computer and transfer .mp3, .wav and other audio files on and off of. I don't want to mess with I-Tunes, so I guess a phone that has just a music player or some kind of .mp3 player on it. My computer uses JAWS 8 and 10, I switch back and forth depending on if I'm using some older programs I have on the computer. I also use XP Pro and Internet explorer 7. 5. Basically a phone that is VERY blind friendly and isn't too expensive. In the past, A T& T has made some of their phones available at a lower cost when I've renewed my contract with them. I hope this email isn't too vague about what I want. Thanks for any help you can give me. Ken Hopkins doublele...@comcast.net 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] getting rid of the winamp toolbar
Does it really need to be removed? Couldn't it just be disabled? This can be accomplished by going to the View menu, arrow down to the Toolbars entry, arrow right and then arrow down to the WinAmp menu item. Most likely there is a check mark in front. Hitting Enter should disable this Toolbar. If you look at the Toolbar submenu again, the WinAmp menu item will be unchecked. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 10/1/2011 8:47 PM, Rosemary Chavarria wrote: Hi, Alex, In that case I might have to get sighted assistance in removing the stupid toolbar. Rosemarie -Original Message- From: Alex Stone Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 5:24 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] getting rid of the winamp toolbar Rosemary, don't know if this will help but in win 7 you have to go to control panel, then programs and features. Even then though, in my experience, it's a pain in the ass to get rid of the winamp toolbar. Hth Alex -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rosemary Chavarria Sent: 02 October 2011 01:01 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] getting rid of the winamp toolbar Hi, Rick, I forgot to tell you I'm using windows 7 now. I used to be able to go to the control panel to add andremove programs but it's different. I tried looking for the winamp toolbar in programs and features but didn't find it there. Maybe there's somethingI'm not doing right. I'm still relatively new to windows 7. Thanks very much for your help in advance. Rosemarie -Original Message- From: Rick Justice Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 11:54 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] getting rid of the winamp toolbar Hi Rosemary, Uninstall it, From Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Rosemary Chavarria" To: Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 12:41 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] getting rid of the winamp toolbar Hi, everyone, How do I get rid of the winamp toolbar? I’m using windows media player as my default player. Thanks very much in advance. Rosemarie 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Reading Power Point File with Jaws 12?
This sounds like a good use of the new Convenience OCR feature in JAWS 13 beta! *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 10/1/2011 7:02 AM, Annette Carr wrote: Hmm, I'm not really sure what is going on. Maybe there is only one object on the slide, and maybe that one item is an object that cannot be read by JAWS. I am not using PowerPoint as much these days, so hopefully there are other people on this list who know of other ways of dealing with this. Keep us posted as to whether or not you figure out a way to read these slides. I am thinking that PowerPoint 2007 and 2010 have some new ways of presenting information that might not be accessible to JAWS. So if you find objects that JAWS will not read and they are something other than the obvious graphic, let us know. Annette -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Duong Tuan Nam Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 11:01 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Reading Power Point File with Jaws 12? Hello Annette, When I use tab to move object to object, It may not work. And I hear Windows Ding sound. - Original Message - From: "Annette Carr" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 7:07 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Reading Power Point File with Jaws 12? If the slide show has been created correctly, you have 2 choices of how to read the information. read the info off of the slides by: 1. Using TAB to move from object to object on a single slide. 2. If you press enter, you will be able to edit the contents of that object. You do not have a need to do this when just reading the information. If you accidently press enter, just press Escape to get out of the editing mode of that object. 3. Use Page up to move forward to the next slide and Page Down to move back a slide. Reading the information in the outline: 1. There is a way to set the pane on the left side of the screen to display the contents of the slide show in the outline view. Off of the top of my head, I do not remember how to do this in PowerPoint 2007. 2. Use F6 to move from pane to pane until you get to the Outline pane. 3. Use your JAWS reading and navigation commands to move through and read the information. HTH, Annette -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Duong Tuan Nam Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 11:04 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Rreading Power Point File with Jaws 12? Dear all, I have some Power Point files but I cannot read it. When I press arrow keys, Jaws read "slide 1",, "slide 2"... Could anyone help me read objects of Power Point Files? I use Windows 7 32 bit with Jaws 12. I have never read ppt file. Anyone's read them, please give me some experience. Thanks in advance, I much appreciate your help. Nam Duong Tuan Nam Email: tuannamdu...@gmail.com Yahoo ID: tuannamfriend Skype Name: duongtuannam1992 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Is Jaws 13 OCR working?, from Mark
Yes. It is excellent! I use it all of the time with VMware. If a guest OS loses speech or I am setting up a new Virtual Machine with an OS that does not have an accesible installer it is indispensible! I have also used it for Video overlay type applications, which were previously totally inaccessible, like DIRECTV2PC. However, Ihave not had much luck with most Flash objects. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 9/28/2011 11:33 AM, mark wrote: Hi I was wondering if my version of JAWS 13 OCR is working. Is there any way I can test it? The things I have tested it on have not given me any results. So, I was wondering if perhaps the OCR component did not install properly? The only way I know to test this is to use something that others have had good success using the OCR on. Any ideas? God bless, Mark Torgerson God Loves you! You can visit my website at: <http://christiantraditions.info> http://christiantraditions.info Please visit my blog at: <http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com> http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com 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] Boot Order Problem
The boot order is in the BIOS setup. This is started by pressing a certain key while starting the computer. It is different keys depending on the manufacturer. You will need sighted help for this. It defines the order in which it will look for bootable devices. Tell your technician to move the internal hard disk before USB devices. If you want to ve able to boot from the CD/DVD drive, it would need to be before the internal hard drive. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 9/10/2011 11:28 AM, Mike & Barbara wrote: Hi All; I am running XP Home& if I leave the power to my external drive turned on& try to reboot the computer it won't reboot. If I turn the power off to the external drive, the computer will then reboot. It was mentioned to me that I have a Boot Order problem. My questions are; 1. What are my Boott Order options with XP Home? 2. What is the best option to use when running a screen reader, if that means anything to the Boot Order process? I need to schedule an appointment with a technician so, I would like to have some knowledge of this issue& my options before I make the appointment. All advice / help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much, take care. Mike 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] Accessible online backup solutions with JAWS
I use Carbonite on one of my computers. I have found it very accessible. Most actions are done to files or folders via the applications menu. General status is through a web page. The installation is a breeze! Sighted users can quickly look at their files and folders in Windows Explorer and see their backup status according to the color. We would need to use the applications key on each to determine it's backup status. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 9/4/2011 5:41 PM, Anders Boholdt-Petersen wrote: Hi everyone, I looking for a accessible online backup-solution there working with JAWS. Normaly you should install a client on your local computer before you can use the solution, and often the client is not accessible with JAWS. I using JAWS 11 and 12. Very thanks. Regards, Anders 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] Lost wireless connection
I think you will need to perform a factory reset. This will restore the original login, which for Linksys, is no username and admin as the password. As I recall, Linksys routers will have a small hole for the factory reset button. It will require someone to unbend a paperclip and insert into the hole to press the button. I assume it is located on the back of the router. After it restarts, you will need to login and change the password and make all of the settings changes you did originally. When configuration is complete, I save the settings from the Administration link. This way, if I screw up the settings at a later date or need to perform a factory reset, it can be restored quickly. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 9/3/2011 11:36 AM, Lennie wrote: Hi, My wife's XP laptop computer can no longer connect to the Internet. For some reason the wireless connection is messed up. I have a window7 laptop and I have no problem connecting. We are using a linksys router. The other problem (and I am wondering if this is why she lost connection) is that I cannot log on to the IP address 192.168.1.1. For some reason the password which I always use is invalid. Is there any way to retrieve my password? Any suggestion and help would be greatly appreciated! My wife would be more appreciative. Perhaps if you can help me find the solution, she might make me some chocolate chip cookies? Thanks and take care. Lennie 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] how do you perform a drive backup usingKaren'sreplicator
Karen's Replicator jobs are primarily based upon folders. You can identify a folder on your internal hard disk, like "My Documents", as the source. Then you would specify a folder on your external drive where to keep this replication. It is possible to limit or specific file types to backup, but the default is to replicate all files and folders in the source folder. If you keep data in other locations on your computer, just add another job. This may be settings for certain applications. I backup my JAWS settings, which includes all user scripts, every night. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 9/3/2011 11:29 AM, jason smith wrote: Hi David. That's what I meant by replicator not being used to make an image. Like I said. I am mainly wanting to backup all of my files. So that I can both have them backed up and at the same time allow me to access them from the external hard drive when I get my new system running windows 7. So I am not really worried about any programs being backed up. So it sounds like replicator will do the job. But do I need to create a separate job for each file type I wish to backup? Or can I specify a single job to do all of that? As like I said. in my Google results. It stated that you can perform a complete disk backup. Thanks again Jason - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 12:07 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] how do you perform a drive backup usingKaren'sreplicator First of all Karan's replicator is mainly for backing up your data files which can be anything other than programs, but it mostly refers to emails, word processor files and other such documents. Second of all my tutorial for Image For Windows on the audio page does cover backing up and restoring an entire hard drive and not just the data partition. If I were to recover an entire data partition then Replicator would be my program of choice. The system I did that second image for windows tutorial didn't even have a data partition on it at the time of that recording. David Ferrin Most people don't know what they're doing and a lot of them are really good at it. - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2011 7:43 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] how do you perform a drive backup using Karen'sreplicator Karen's Replicator is suitable for backing up files and settings, not an entire hard drive. To back up an entire hard drive, including the OS and all programs so that you can restore it in the event of a catastrophic failure, you need a disk imaging program like Image for Windows or Paragon Backup and Recovery. The problem with all imaging programs is that there is no way to reliably perform the recovery procedure without sighted help because there is no speech accompanying the boot CD, which all these programs require. There is an audio tutorial on the JAWS Users audio page in which David describes how to create an image backup of a data partition on a pair of DVD's using Image for Windows and then restore it without speech, but I have not heard of anyone using this technique to successfully backup and restore an entire hard drive, which would potentially require a lot more DVD's. Gerald - Original Message - From: "jason smith" To: Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2011 5:19 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] how do you perform a drive backup using Karen'sreplicator Hi list. I want to start using Karen's replicator to perform backups of my XP system onto an external hard drive. I have listened to David's tutorials on how to use the program. But I also did a google search. As I wanted to get more information, as to what kind of things the program can backup? I originally thought. That you had to perform a separate job for each file type you wanted to backup? For example, one for documents, one for emails etc. However, I read that it is possible to have Karen's replicator to perform a complete disk backup. I am assuming that this would not be an image backup. But would like to know. What would be backupped? And how would you go about setting up a job that would result in a complete hard drive backup? This backing up process, is all new to me. So any opinions would be most welcome. Thanks Jason P.S I am using Outlook express and Jaws 12. I am mainly wanting to backup all of my files. So that I can access them on my external hard drive, if my computer happens to die. I am planning on buying a system with windows 7 on ti soon. And so obviously, want to be able to access
Re: [Blind-Computing] Where to enter authorization?
I think he needs to authorize Windows 7, not JAWS. It allows you to use it for 30 days before being required to authorize. It would probably ask again if you reboot. Otherwise, I would hit Windows + Pause (normally the far right key in the Function key row) and Tabsee if there is anything about authorization or making sure you have a valid Windows. around to *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 8/31/2011 2:47 PM, Janie Degenshein wrote: Perhaps you mean in the jaws help menu insert j alt h and look in that menu I believe there is update authorization etc. Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein "Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have" Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open) Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Eric Caron Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 1:42 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Where to enter authorization? Dear list, As the flood waters recede in southern Vermont, I have a little more time to work on my computer as my work at the high school is suspended until all is safe again. The timing is good as I am trying to get this new Windows 7 up and running. When we installed Windows 7 I was prepared with the authorization key. I was never asked for it. Some time late last night while tabbing around I saw something that said authorize now. I decided to wait until I had a helper. Now I can't find that spot for the life of me.\! Can someone direct me to the place where I can enter my code? I do have it recorded with caps indicated so I might give it a try. Tips greatly appreciated. Eric Caron 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] Managing notes and course material
Actually, PDF stands for Portable Document Format. It was designed to provide an electronic format that would look identical to the original paper layout in every respect. Back when it was first created, it was the only way to get the exact look of the page on any platform. The text of the page was added later as a search feature. It has expanded to open this text up for accessibility and now also faithfully represent the structure of the document, such as tables and headings as well. One of the reasons users (usually corporations) needed such a format to distribute documentation. Therefore, protecting documents from change and signatures for integrity were there early on. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 8/31/2011 3:13 AM, Nikolay Todorov wrote: Hello Riana, PDF is generally speaking, protected document format, however some PDFs allow to be copied to the clipboard. Please try to select and copy the content of the PDF file to the clipboard by going to EDIT -> COPY. Paste than the content to an open Word document, please note that even if you are able to do that, the formaitting of the word document may be different. Regards, Nikolay - Original Message - From: "Van Der Walt Riana" To: Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 9:27 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Managing notes and course material Hi Annette, I haven't tried this, but can't one save the pdf document in html and then write your notes at the correct places in that file via MS Word? Riana -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Annette Carr Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 4:56 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Managing notes and course material Hello All, I am going to be taking a training later this week in which I have been given the very large document of course materials in an accessible PDF. The course instructor quickly moves through the material sequentially but only talks about specific items in the material that are either new, or best support the topic being discussed. I would love to be able to follow along in the PDF and then be able to make notes that correspond to the item the instructor is highlighting. This is an annual training that I am required to attend each year, so in the past I've tried following along in the PDF and then ALT+TAB to write notes in the open Word doc, and I've also tried not even bothering with the PDF and just taking notes in the Word doc. The problem is that I can't match up my notes with the information in the course material. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can read through the info in the PDF and be able to take notes without leaving the program displaying the PDF. I've got access to a Windows 7 64 bit laptop with JAWS 11 and 12, a Verizon iPhone and an iPad first generation. I do not have a Bluetooth keyboard for my i-devices, but if that is all I am missing to make some app work, a trip to the apple store could be worked out. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks, Annette 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] How to have JAWS indicate a capital letter
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 <http://www.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 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] problems downloading podcasts
You can attempt to Route the JAWS cursor to the virtual cursor with Insert + KeyPad minus (-), then KeyPad Star (*). This should bring up the context menu on the link. It does not always work, depending on the web page. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 8/20/2011 8:22 PM, Melissa Tucker wrote: using firefox, i can't download podcasts from blindcooltech.com. I have the option to listen, but I need to download them to my stream to listen to. any ideas? even shift+f10 doesn't give me that option. 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] finding my MAC address
I get the MAC (*Media Access Control or *physical address) addresses directly from the router's web interface. If you can find a button for DHCP Table, it will show a table of all currently connected devices. On my latest router, I found this information by pressing the DHCP Reservation button. The advantages of this are that you can cut and paste addresses (the table shows up in a new window), and it provides all currently connected devices. Devices can be Android phones, Roku boxes, PlayStation3, PCs, Mac, and any other connected devices. Some of these, I would not know any way how to find their MAC address. If you turn MAC filtering on, I would not want my DirecTV DVR not to be able to connect. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 8/20/2011 10:04 AM, David Ferrin wrote: I see my error now. I was looking for MAC address and didn't realize that physical address meant the same thing, thanks again. David Ferrin Most people don't know what they're doing and a lot of them are really good at it. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 9:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] finding my MAC address I did that the other day using that exact command and must have glossed right past it, thank you. I am sure of one thing and that is my 7 system is ready for IPV6. David Ferrin Most people don't know what they're doing and a lot of them are really good at it. - Original Message - From: "Øyvind Lode - Forums" To: Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 8:54 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] finding my MAC address Ipconfig /all And look for Physical Address. Something like this: Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx That's the MAC address. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: 20. august 2011 14:32 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] finding my MAC address I am considering turning on MAC address filtering on my router but so far haven't quite found where on the system they can be found. I have got the IP address nailed down fine using IPCONFIG at the command prompt. Any tips will be appreciated. David Ferrin I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] An excel "how to" question
When copying the formula, just press Control + c as normal. Now select the cells or range of cells, hit the Applications key and hit Enter on Paste Special. A dialog will appear with several radio buttons asking what you want to paste. Select Formulas Only and hit Enter. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 8/17/2011 6:03 PM, Cliff Smales wrote: I'd like to copy a formula into a chosen range of cells, on my spreadsheet. When I try to select the cell in which the formula appears, to copy it, nothing copies. Is there a way to sellect a written formula for copying to the clipboard. I'm using excel 2003. Cliff Smales 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] what to do when USB devices won't recognize
I have read and it is my experience that external hard drives, especially powered external hard drives, should be connected to their own port. I think this is due to both power and data transfer rates. Putting a hard drive on a hub with any other device will slow down the transfer rate at best. Ideally, a powered USB device should be connected directly. If powered devices, like printers and scanners, must be connected d to a hub, it is better if it is a powered hub. Hubs work best for devices like keyboards and mice. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 8/5/2011 5:44 PM, Desiree Oudinot wrote: Hi, Well, I plugged the drive into my laptop and it recognized right away. I formatted it on the laptop and now things seem to be working fine. I now have both external drives plugged into the back of the computer. Thank you guys for your help. Now, I have a related question. The hub does have a power cord, but it didn't start giving me trouble even when it wasn't plugged into the wall until today when I tried to plug my headphones into it. I asked this same question on another list and someone responded back by saying that plugging an external drive and a pair of headphones into the same hub is a bad idea. Why would that be? I thought the point of a hub was so that you could plug multiple devices into it at once and not have to worry. On 8/5/11, Mike& Barbara In Arcadia wrote: Hi Desiree, Is this USB Hub only plug into the computer to get its power or, is it a powered USB Hub and plug into a wall outlet socket to have AC / 120 volt power as well? If it is not a powered hub, the USB port might not be providing enough power to the Hub to sufficiently run the external drive. Have you tried plugging the 2nd external drive into a USB port by itself to see if it will work that way? Hope you get this issue figured out! I know just how frustrating it can be when things quit working for no explainable reason. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Desiree Oudinot To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 12:48 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] what to do when USB devices won't recognize I did try that with no luck. Thanks for the suggestion though. On 8/5/11, David Goldfield wrote: > Hi. > Have you tried unplugging the actual USB hub from your computer and then > plugging it back in? Maybe if it rerecognizes the actual hub things may > work properly. > > Just a thought ... > David > > -Original Message- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Desiree Oudinot > Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 2:34 PM > To: blind-computing > Subject: [Blind-Computing] what to do when USB devices won't recognize > > I bought a 2tb Western Digital external hard drive yesterday. I had another > one, but I bought a second one for backup purposes. I had it connected to > the computer via a USB hub, and the old one connected to the back of the > computer. I was copying files from one to the other. > The folder was quite large so it was taking a very long time. People started > doing work outside my house so I then plugged my USB headphones into the > hub. I have had problems with this hub ever since I got it in that often > when you plug more than one device into it, it tends to not recognize the > new device. Of course I couldn't disconnect the hub, so I disconnected the > headphones, figuring I'd just turn up my speakers since it was loud outside. > Unfortunately, unplugging the headphones had an adverse effect. It also > somehow stopped recognizing the external that I was copying files to. Now I > can't get it to recognize the drive at all. Once, when I plugged it in, it > said I needed to format the drive to continue, but I hit cancel and > restarted the computer, hoping that it would just recognize again as I had a > similar problem before and that fixed it. But no--no matter where I plug it > into the computer now, it says the device has malfunctioned and Windows does > not recognize it. I then tried disabling and reenabling the driver, but no > go. > I feel so stupid right about now, if I hadn't plugged in my headphones I > wouldn't have broken my new device. I seriously hope there's a way to fix > this because I didn't buy it to break it if you know what I mean. I'm > running Vista Home Pre
Re: [Blind-Computing] Switching from Window to Window in IE 8
It is merely a menu, so hitting Escape will leave the menu without selecting a tab. Otherwise, arrow up and down to find the web page you want to view, then hit Enter to biew that tab. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 hello don how do a person undo that command of control shift q? Yvonne - Original Message - From: "Don Marang" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Switching from Window to Window in IE 8 There are several ways to move from tab to tab in the same browser window. Control + Tab and Control + Shift + Tab rotate through the open tabs. Control + 1, Control +2... should open that specific tab. These are very useful if JAWS loses focus. For instance, Control + 1 returns focus to the first opened web page. My favorite is the Quick Tabs key, Control + Shift + q. I prefer this because it brings up a context menu of the open tabs, with the currently being viewed tab checked and the title for each. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 8/2/2011 6:24 AM, Margaret Thomas wrote: Hi All, I haven't made the switch to tab browsing in Internet Explorer 8 yet, and thought I remembered that there was a keystroke to rapidly switch from IE Window to IE window along the lines of Control-F6 in Word to quickly move among open documents without having to keep pressing alt-tab to get to another open Word document. I'm running XP Home with SP 3 and JAWS 9 to 12 along with Window-Eyes 7.5.1 are on the machine. If I haven't dreamt that such a keystroke in IE exists and someone knows, it, could you please pass it along? Thanks, Margaret 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Switching from Window to Window in IE 8
There are several ways to move from tab to tab in the same browser window. Control + Tab and Control + Shift + Tab rotate through the open tabs. Control + 1, Control +2... should open that specific tab. These are very useful if JAWS loses focus. For instance, Control + 1 returns focus to the first opened web page. My favorite is the Quick Tabs key, Control + Shift + q. I prefer this because it brings up a context menu of the open tabs, with the currently being viewed tab checked and the title for each. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 8/2/2011 6:24 AM, Margaret Thomas wrote: Hi All, I haven't made the switch to tab browsing in Internet Explorer 8 yet, and thought I remembered that there was a keystroke to rapidly switch from IE Window to IE window along the lines of Control-F6 in Word to quickly move among open documents without having to keep pressing alt-tab to get to another open Word document. I'm running XP Home with SP 3 and JAWS 9 to 12 along with Window-Eyes 7.5.1 are on the machine. If I haven't dreamt that such a keystroke in IE exists and someone knows, it, could you please pass it along? Thanks, Margaret 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] System Backups
It is a small utility, which is completely accessible. It efficiently makes a copy of a folder (including all suvfolders, if desired) to another folder. It provides many different filtering options and a scheduled time, which is referred to as a job. You can create as many jobs as you want. It only copies files that change and I have never noticed any slowdown of my computer when it kicks in. I use it's tagging feature to create daily archives of a few critical folders. This particular tag method allows me to go back to a older version based on the day of the month. Job name: Finance Source location: C:\Users\Don\Documents\Finance\ Destination location: C:\Users\Don\Documents\BackupVersioning\Finance\Day\ This particular job would create 31 different copies of this folder with the replaced by the day of the month. These folders do not contain a large number of files and disk space is cheap. The destination folder can be anywhere on your home network. Later in the night I have it copy all of my data to a different computer in my house. It works flawlessly! It is located at: http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptreplicator.asp *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/29/2011 10:46 AM, Stephan, William S NWK wrote: Don, thanks, what is "Karen's Replicator" William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&service_provider_id=110800&service_cate gory_id=14 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Don Marang Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:59 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] System Backups Image for Windows: http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/image-for-windows.htm Carbonite.com: http://www.carbonite.com/en/ Karen's Replicator is free and direct links can be found on the Programs page of jaws-users.com *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/28/2011 5:34 PM, Anders Boholdt-Petersen wrote: Hi Don, 1. Do you have a link to the accessible backup-service (Carbonite)? 2. It is correct understood that Image for Windows is accessible for JAWS-users, or do you also have a link to this application? Very thanks. Regards, Anders - Oprindelig meddelelse - Fra: "Don Marang" Til: Sendt: 28. juli 2011 23:19 Emne: Re: [Blind-Computing] System Backups Actually, cloud backup services like Carbonite only back up your data. They do not backup your system or applications. I suppose it is possible to force it to back up everything on the disk, but it is not really designed for that. You even need to tell it to backup large files, like Videos, by including those folders and telling it to backup that file type. Yes, as far as I can tell, Carbonite is 100% accessible using JAWS. DropBox as previously stated, is a great way to backup critical data for free for up to 2 GB. I also use Karen's Backup to automatically make copies of critical folders to other computers in the house. To occasionally. backup all of my system files, applications, settings, and data I use a disk image tool. There are probably a few that work, but I use Image for Windows. If you need or want a fast way to recover from a hard disk crash or other major problem, a disk image is the way to go. Unfortunately, this is not automatic and should be done before major changes to your system and after installing and configuring new software, in order to have an disk image of a stable system. One reason I like Image for Windows is that it can run in the background while you continue to work. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/28/2011 3:16 PM, Stephan, William S NWK wrote: All: Anybody have experience/suggestions for a system backup service, e.g. Carbonite that works with screen readers like JAWS? Thanks. William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City
Re: [Blind-Computing] System Backups
Dave has some good audio tutorials on the jaws-users site which backup to DVDs. It is possible to backup a System partition to a bigger partition. I choose to backup all internal partitions to an external drive. This is a great option for me because I often experiment often and reconfigure my internal drive. I now have a dual boot of Windows 7 64 bit and Vinux 3.2.1. I have several backups of stable systems, such as just after I installed my normal applications just after I bought the computer, just before I set up a dual boot and a recent backup of a stable dual boot system. If needed I can quickly go back to any of these configurations. Not all users need this many backups, unless they want to backup each month and keep several backups around. The difficult part of this program is that to restore a disk image backup you need to boot from something other than the internal partition. Dave's tutorial has Image for Windows make the first backup disk bootable. There is no speech, but the amount of keys to use without verbal feedback is very limited. I think some have used their tools to create a minimal Windows bootable disk with speech using difficult procedures. I had no luck with this. I prefer to use Vinux installed on a USB Flash drive and install Image for Linux on it. That way, I have a small device that provides speech at startup and can use their crude version of the application to start the backup from the external drive. Linux also provides several good repair and recovery tools as a bonus. To boot from the USB Flash drive on my system, without changing the BIOS, requires pressing F12 during startup. This brings up a simple boot menu of devices to boot to. On my system, I need to then press the Down Arrow twice and hit Enter. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/29/2011 10:52 AM, Stephan, William S NWK wrote: OK Don, now that I've read your first response, it sounds like Windows Image is what I need. I can forgo the automatic backups. Where are these backups stored? Do I have to have a separate disc drive for this? thanks. William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&service_provider_id=110800&service_cate gory_id=14 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Don Marang Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 4:20 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] System Backups Actually, cloud backup services like Carbonite only back up your data. They do not backup your system or applications. I suppose it is possible to force it to back up everything on the disk, but it is not really designed for that. You even need to tell it to backup large files, like Videos, by including those folders and telling it to backup that file type. Yes, as far as I can tell, Carbonite is 100% accessible using JAWS. DropBox as previously stated, is a great way to backup critical data for free for up to 2 GB. I also use Karen's Backup to automatically make copies of critical folders to other computers in the house. To occasionally. backup all of my system files, applications, settings, and data I use a disk image tool. There are probably a few that work, but I use Image for Windows. If you need or want a fast way to recover from a hard disk crash or other major problem, a disk image is the way to go. Unfortunately, this is not automatic and should be done before major changes to your system and after installing and configuring new software, in order to have an disk image of a stable system. One reason I like Image for Windows is that it can run in the background while you continue to work. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/28/2011 3:16 PM, Stephan, William S NWK wrote: All: Anybody have experience/suggestions for a system backup service, e.g. Carbonite that works with screen readers like JAWS? Thanks. William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building
Re: [Blind-Computing] System Backups
Image for Windows: http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/image-for-windows.htm Carbonite.com: http://www.carbonite.com/en/ Karen's Replicator is free and direct links can be found on the Programs page of jaws-users.com *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/28/2011 5:34 PM, Anders Boholdt-Petersen wrote: Hi Don, 1. Do you have a link to the accessible backup-service (Carbonite)? 2. It is correct understood that Image for Windows is accessible for JAWS-users, or do you also have a link to this application? Very thanks. Regards, Anders - Oprindelig meddelelse ----- Fra: "Don Marang" Til: Sendt: 28. juli 2011 23:19 Emne: Re: [Blind-Computing] System Backups Actually, cloud backup services like Carbonite only back up your data. They do not backup your system or applications. I suppose it is possible to force it to back up everything on the disk, but it is not really designed for that. You even need to tell it to backup large files, like Videos, by including those folders and telling it to backup that file type. Yes, as far as I can tell, Carbonite is 100% accessible using JAWS. DropBox as previously stated, is a great way to backup critical data for free for up to 2 GB. I also use Karen's Backup to automatically make copies of critical folders to other computers in the house. To occasionally. backup all of my system files, applications, settings, and data I use a disk image tool. There are probably a few that work, but I use Image for Windows. If you need or want a fast way to recover from a hard disk crash or other major problem, a disk image is the way to go. Unfortunately, this is not automatic and should be done before major changes to your system and after installing and configuring new software, in order to have an disk image of a stable system. One reason I like Image for Windows is that it can run in the background while you continue to work. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/28/2011 3:16 PM, Stephan, William S NWK wrote: All: Anybody have experience/suggestions for a system backup service, e.g. Carbonite that works with screen readers like JAWS? Thanks. William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&service_provider_id=110800&service_cate gory_id=14 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] System Backups
Actually, cloud backup services like Carbonite only back up your data. They do not backup your system or applications. I suppose it is possible to force it to back up everything on the disk, but it is not really designed for that. You even need to tell it to backup large files, like Videos, by including those folders and telling it to backup that file type. Yes, as far as I can tell, Carbonite is 100% accessible using JAWS. DropBox as previously stated, is a great way to backup critical data for free for up to 2 GB. I also use Karen's Backup to automatically make copies of critical folders to other computers in the house. To occasionally. backup all of my system files, applications, settings, and data I use a disk image tool. There are probably a few that work, but I use Image for Windows. If you need or want a fast way to recover from a hard disk crash or other major problem, a disk image is the way to go. Unfortunately, this is not automatic and should be done before major changes to your system and after installing and configuring new software, in order to have an disk image of a stable system. One reason I like Image for Windows is that it can run in the background while you continue to work. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/28/2011 3:16 PM, Stephan, William S NWK wrote: All: Anybody have experience/suggestions for a system backup service, e.g. Carbonite that works with screen readers like JAWS? Thanks. William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&service_provider_id=110800&service_cate gory_id=14 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] Selecting Specific Files in a folder.
Press Tab until you get to the Search edit box or press Control + e to get there. Enter ".m4a", without the quotes. I hit Enter at this point, but I do not think it is necessary. Press Tab or Shift + Tab until you get back to the list view. Now the list should be much smaller and only contain files with that extension. If you want, you can select all of these .m4a files with Control + a, and delete them by hitting the Delete key. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/23/2011 8:11 AM, Williamson, T. wrote: Hello, I am using jaws 12, and window 7 with 64 bits. Is there a way to select a file with a certain extension? For example, if I was in a folder called "Thomas Music", and there were about 150 files total in that folder, and I wanted to delete all files with the extension .m4a and leave the other files in place with their extension called, .mp3. Other than using the ctrl plus space bar. Can this be done? Thank you for your help. "Finish Well." Regards, Elder Thomas E. Williamson. Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. didymus2...@earthlink.net 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] strange behavior with Internet Explorer and frames
They might just have JAWS not announcing the frames. Try going to the "Adjust JAWS Options" dialog by pressing Insert + v. Arrow down or keep hitting the f key until you get to "Frames Start and End". If it does not report that it is on, hit Space until it does. Arrow down to the next option, "Inline Frames". Again, hit the Space key until it reports that it is on. If this works, it can be set permanently by pressing insert + 6 to bring up the old JAWS Settings Manager. These options should be on the Header and Frames tab of the HTML Settings. (Not currently running JAWS 11) *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/14/2011 2:23 PM, Desiree Oudinot wrote: Hi all, A friend of mine has recently been having trouble with viewing frames in Internet Explorer. He says they just don't show up. He tried disabling the status bar and that worked for a day or so, but now the same problem is back. He has also ran a virus scan although I'm not sure a virus would cause something like that anyway, but it came back clean. He is using a laptop with 64 bit Vista and Jaws 11. I doubt this has anything to do with it either, but for the past month or so he's had to use his laptop plugged in because the battery won't charge. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Desiree 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] AVG removal and MSE installation
Neither Security Essentials or Windows Update should ever eat up 20 GB of disk space! You have something going on. Calculate the used and free space compared to the entire drive, My guess is that the drive may be failing and automatically blocking out bad sectors. This effectively continuously makes the drive smaller as it gets worse. If this is the case, get the data off of it and replace the drive. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/12/2011 11:49 PM, acart...@juno.com wrote: Hi list It's Alvin. My AVG license is about to expire next month, and I want to make sure that I uninstall everything associated with it. What's the best way to do this? I am thinking about using Microsoft Security Essentials instead. I already use it on my dad's desktop, and I want to put it on my HP laptop. However, I have noticed on my dad's desktop that it seems to take up quite a bit of the hard drive. At one point, the computer had around 22 gigs free, but after a while, it has about 2 gigs of hard drive. Is this normal? This would be my only hang up with using MSE. It seems to be a hard drive hog. :) Is there something I can do to minimize this from happening? I haven't installed anything on the desktop that takes up that much space. At least I don't believe so. Maybe Windows update is doing it without me knowing. It often installs things (according to my dad) when I shut down the computer. The desktop is using Windows XP Pro SP2 with about 1 Gig of ram and around 40 Gigs on the hard drive. It's an old computer. Lol My HP Pavilion notebook has about 2 Gigs of Ram and around 80 Gigs on the hard drive and is using Windows XP Home SP3. It is pretty old too. Lol I have had it since the spring of 2005. It shows signs of wear and tare from time to time, but it still gets done what I need it to do. I am looking into purchasing another computer anyway. Well any info/guidance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Be blessed! Alvin Groupon™ Official Site 1 ridiculously huge coupon a day. Get 50-90% off your city's best! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4e1d1649236fe3983a4st06duc 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] startup menue in W7
I don't understand how anybody with sight can realistically use JAWS. Most users primarily use the mouse, and causes all sorts of difficulties as JAWS constantly takes control of the focus. Browsing the web is probably the worst. My now grown children have never been able to use my computer with JAWS running. Furthermore, I can not even install JAWS on their computers because some of their games do not work with the JAWS display drivers installed. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/7/2011 1:29 PM, Jacob Kruger wrote: I pretty much only turn off jaws etc. if the person wants to use internet explorer etc. since it will interfere with keystrokes, etc., but aside from that, if they want to use my computer, bummer if they don't want to hear it jabbering away... Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 6:27 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] startup menue in W7 Hi, Jacob, The only sighted nephew who doesn't turn off my screen reader is Lucas. He always tells me what's going on but my other nephew Dave never did. I don't ask Dave to fix any computer problem I might have anymore. I have things set up to my liking now so everything works great. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 10:02 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] startup menue in W7 Just don't let them turn off screen reader while you're nearby... Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 2:02 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] startup menue in W7 Hi, John, I don't blame you for being careful when it comes to letting just anybody use your computer. Sometimes you even have to be careful with some family members. One time I had a sighted nephew work on my computer and when I asked him what he was doing, he wouldn't tell me. He never put porn sites on my computer or anything like that but it still bugs me when they don't tell you what they're doing. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "John Justice" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 4:12 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] startup menue in W7 A funny computer related incident occurred when I let a so-called friend use my computer to check his e-mail. I'm mentioning this because it could easily happen to anyone using a computer, who is blind. I had a rehearsal and was bringing up the words to a song when my singer started laughing hysterically. I asked what was going on and she told me. After the computer was running for about five minutes, a picture of a woman's breasts appeared with a link below it that said, "To see more, click here!" I was very embarrassed to say the least. Apparently, my so-called friend had been visiting one of the X rated web sites on my computer and picked up some kind of malware. That is the very last time I will ever let him use my computer. I scanned the system, performing a full scan which takes hours but the malware was removed. The moral of this story is, be careful who you allow to use your computer, especially when you can't see what they're doing. John Justice JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimberly Qualls Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 6:54 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] startup menue in W7 Okay! Thanks to all of you for your help...The game is gone and I'm much happier with the youngin...lol... I recently got a new computer, so I imagine you all will get tired of hearing my questions...I have been reading the list for a while now, and there a LOT of very knowledgable people on here, thank goodness...Myself, I am grateful for it.. Thanks again for your time and info Kimberly -Original Message- From: Brad Dunse' [mailto:li...@braddunsemusic.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 2:12 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] startup menue in W7 I'm assuming the game itself is actually opening up. To fix this There's a few solutions: 1. Start Menu: a. Activate the Start button b. then go to All Programs, c. The
Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem with netflix.
I use Netflix and my family is now addicted to streaming movies to our PC, my DVR, Roku boxes, PS3, and a Mac. I hesitate about showing them mobile capabilities because the account only allows 6 devices. I hope they announce a family streaming account that has been rumored. I have not noticed any interface change. Is this something that might be rolling out by geographical area? It is one of the most accessible sites I have encountered. Yes, there help desk sounds very interested in assuring accessibility. In the interface I get, the only usability change I would recommend is in most views, such as search results, I would appreciate the titles to be level 4 headings. This would make it much quicker to check out the results. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/2/2011 8:46 AM, Carliss wrote: Listers, Is anyone out there using Netflix? Well, I was using it with out problems until last week when they changed their interface. Since then Jaws12, doesn't see all the names of the movies and links. If anyone else on this list is using netflix and have noticed recent changes that is causing your screen reader to rread the web pages of netflix differently, that is, you can't go through the movie titles like you use too, maybe if we all give netflix a call, I all ready did and they seemed to really be concerned, just maybe they might fix the issue. When I scroll through movie titles, all jaws says now is, "Y player link", for every title when Jaws use to dsay the title of the movie. 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] task barr
If you have some sight, you may be able to do this by yourself. Otherwise, you will need sighted help. Carefully move the mouse pointer at the top edge of the taskbar, preferably in an area that is open and clear of taskbar and notification items. When it hovers over the edge for a few seconds, the cursor should change shape. I am not sure, but it probably resembles two parallel horizontal lines. Now click and hold down the left mouse button and drag the edge down to the desired size. Sorry that is the only way I know of. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 7/2/2011 10:34 AM, Anna Vimini wrote: I am using windows xp and I would like to know how to make the task bar at the bottom of my screen smaller? It some how got larger than normal, so any help to get it back to the original size will greatly be appreciated. - anna 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] laptop AC adapter error
Does the laptop work properly if the battery is completely removed? If not, the adapter is failing. Otherwise, you probably need a new battery. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 6/29/2011 12:51 PM, kimsan wrote: Sounds like a battery issue. I had a vista laptop and after 4 years, when it was connected, it wouldn't charge and just sit there for a while. I am having current problems with my battery right now with my current laptop where it will sit there at a certain percentage for a while and when I take the battery out and put it back in and it starts charging. Now I need to save up 150 bux to get a battery from hp. Lol www.BlindAccessTraining.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Matthew C Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 07:13 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] laptop AC adapter error Hello Tom. 5 years is a very respectable age for a laptop let alone a battery for one. I think the Batteries best days are behind it. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Vos Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 8:42 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] laptop AC adapter error My Dell laptop is about 5 years old. Recently we have been getting the error message that we have the wrong AC adapter plugged in. However, it is the same adapter that came with the machine. And it is apparent that it is feeding power to the computer, because the screen is much brighter when it is plugged in. Could this simply be a sign that the battery is weak? The computer does not last very long off the AC adapter, and sometimes won't boot up at all if it is disconnected from the adapter. Any thoughts you have would be welcome. Blessings, Tom 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] dropbox
Drop Box is not optimized exclusively for speed! It does use some tricks to speed up updates to files to make it more efficient. It is designed to replicate it's contents in the background. It's Public folder is just a great bonus. It is specifically designed not to impact your normal use. If you want to share files at maximum speed, perhaps you should use a different solution. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 6/26/2011 4:18 PM, nomi wrote: Hi friends, i hope there's a solution to it. I have a slow internet connection. When i upload a file to dropbox it uploads for few minutes then it takes rest for about six or seven minutes and after that again it resumes upload. After uploading for two or three minutes again it goes for a rest for six or seven minusf. I don't have such problem while uploading files to sendspace using sendspace tool. Therefore i don't want to use their client for uploading. Tell me if there's any other client or upload manager by which i can upload my files to dropbox. I don't wanna use their website as i won't be able to resume my uploads. 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] connecting musical keyboards to a computer and what software is accessible?
I have not heard of musical USB keyboards. I guess they could exist to simply act as an analog to digital converter, just like turntables with an USB connection. Most likely, you are thinking of a different type of interface, called MIDI, which stands for Musical Instrument Device Interconnect. Each note on the keyboard sends a electronic message from the keyboard to other devices. More expensive keyboards capture the intensity (how hard the key was pressed) as well as the note. It can also be used, with a separate MIDI connector, as an output of the computer back to the musical keyboard. This could be used to playback music previously captured from the keyboard, perhaps slightly modified. Many bands heavily use this interface between keyboards, sequencers, drum machines, and so on. A real musician can step in here and elaborate. Computers can be attached to these devices to perform many tasks. There is software to capture what you play on the keyboard, to playback, mix with other sources and manipulate. The options are endless. Software can replace most functions of an entire studio or control instruments during a live performance. I even heard of software that could generate sheet music of what was being played on the keyboard. You would need hardware that provides these MIDI connectors. I used to have a SoundBlaster card that had these connectors. They probably have many different external boxes that connect to your computer by USB and converts to MIDI signals. I guess the musical keyboard manufacturers could build such an interface into the keyboard and provide a cheaper, more convenient connector. I have not heard of such a keyboard. I even had such a converter box for my Commodore 64! That was confusing because the MIDI connectors are identical to the serial cable used by the hard drive as I recall. Again, those more musically talented can recommend software once they get a better idea what you would like to do. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 5/28/2011 11:07 PM, acart...@juno.com wrote: Hi list, It's AC. I bought a Casio WK 200 keyboard about a year ago. I thought it had a USB cable to connect it to my computer, but it doesn't. However, I hear that there are USB audio interface devices that you can use to connect musical keyboards and other audio devices to your computer. Does anyone have any suggestions of ones that are user-friendly/accessible? Also I was doing some searching on the Internet for software that I can use to enhance my musical sounds and experience. I found Sound Forge audio 10, Cakewalk Sonar, Cakewalk Creator 5, and M-Audio software bundles as well. Any guidance or recommendations will be greatly appreciated for USB audio interface devices and software and any other things you find work for you if you are involved in this type of activity. :) Be blessed and enjoy the rest of your Memorial Day weekend! Keep it memorable! Lol Alvin Groupon™ Official Site 1 ridiculously huge coupon a day. Get 50-90% off your city's best! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4de1c7c7238f61d4293st01duc 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] problem with USB devices
The maximum USB length is 3 meters or around 10 feet. This includes both the extender and the device cable. If you have any devices that might draw significant power, I would recommend a powered USB hub as well. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 5/26/2011 1:18 PM, Scorpio Forever wrote: Hi Desiree, If the extender cable is too long, you may find that the power generated by the USB port is not strong enough to travel along the length of the cable to the device. I'm afraid that you may have to get a powered hub, or powered device to plug into that cable, otherwise the cable on it's own will not have enough power to power what ever device you plug into it. I'm not exactly sure what you can do to fix this problem except to say that you will have to increase the power coming out of your USB port, or nothing will happen. I thought it might be like a WI-Fi connection, where you can connect repeaters to the network, thereby extending the reach of the Wi-Fi area, but again, I'm not sure what you will need to fix this problem. Sorry about that. Scorpio 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] RV: Question on using DVR
The Flash is all over the DirecTV website, especially the guide. The DirecTV App certainly does not contain Flash. I do not have an iPhone, so I can't comment on how it works. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 5/19/2011 8:01 AM, Ann Marie Medlar wrote: I don't think Apple supports Adobi or flash. - Original Message - From: "Don Marang" To: Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 12:58 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] RV: Question on using DVR It should be possible to manage your DirecTV DVR from your iPhone. I think the app is free in the Apple App Store. The mobile site to schedule the DVR from a PC in a IE or Firefox used to be my favorite method. However, it no longer allows access from a PC. The guide on the main site uses a lot of Flash and is not accessible. This was not true until this year. I have been a customer since 1995 and they have heard plenty from me recently. To browse through the TV listings, I use the TitanTV.com site. It is very customizable allowing you to select provider or providers, favorite channels, font size, what info is displayed, and much more. The guide can view up to 6 hours in a grid contained in a true html table. This means that the table navigation keys for JAWS or orca easily let you move through the channels (up and down), and through the time slots (left and right). Times and channel names are naturally announced as the table headings. I used to have a JAWS Script that helped schedule a recording on the DVR from the TitanTV grid, but until DirecTV provides a website where I can get to the correct date, time and channel, I can not get this to work again. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 5/18/2011 6:06 PM, Francisco Salvador Crespo wrote: Hi, I forward this mesaje fron an other list. Also i'm interesting in it. Does anyone know abou it? I'm argentinian and i've got DirectTV in my house. I don't know about is it posible manaje it with the computer or the IPhone? An other question: is it posible manaje the guide with the dvr? Or the only form is in the DirecTV website. Because in Argentina anyone know about it, but DirecTV imports the DVR from usa Sorry, i forward it because in the other list is a off topik Also i invite to Jim to subscribe to this list to we can talk about this topik Best regards, Francisco De: jfw-bou...@freelists.org [mailto:jfw-bou...@freelists.org] En nombre de Jim Enviado el: miércoles, 18 de mayo de 2011 06:41 p.m. Para: Jim Asunto: Question on using DVR Hi everyone, I know that perhaps this isn't a subject that directly deals with this list, but this is also a list made up of blind people who always help one another out with new things. So, here's the deal. I just got a great deal on phone, Internet, and TV. The TV is with DirectTV and part of that comes with a DVR. With the latest technological advances, is it possible for a totally blind person like myself to use a DVR with any sort of ease? I know that some can be managed via a computer, and if that's the case, how well does something like that work with JAWS? Does anyone know anything about this? What about an IPhone? Does anyone know about that? If this is the case, then I'll keep the DVR. If not, then it probably doesn't make sense to have it, does it? Please share your thoughts either on or off list. I apologize for the subject matter. Jim Portillo 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] RV: Question on using DVR
It should be possible to manage your DirecTV DVR from your iPhone. I think the app is free in the Apple App Store. The mobile site to schedule the DVR from a PC in a IE or Firefox used to be my favorite method. However, it no longer allows access from a PC. The guide on the main site uses a lot of Flash and is not accessible. This was not true until this year. I have been a customer since 1995 and they have heard plenty from me recently. To browse through the TV listings, I use the TitanTV.com site. It is very customizable allowing you to select provider or providers, favorite channels, font size, what info is displayed, and much more. The guide can view up to 6 hours in a grid contained in a true html table. This means that the table navigation keys for JAWS or orca easily let you move through the channels (up and down), and through the time slots (left and right). Times and channel names are naturally announced as the table headings. I used to have a JAWS Script that helped schedule a recording on the DVR from the TitanTV grid, but until DirecTV provides a website where I can get to the correct date, time and channel, I can not get this to work again. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 5/18/2011 6:06 PM, Francisco Salvador Crespo wrote: Hi, I forward this mesaje fron an other list. Also i'm interesting in it. Does anyone know abou it? I'm argentinian and i've got DirectTV in my house. I don't know about is it posible manaje it with the computer or the IPhone? An other question: is it posible manaje the guide with the dvr? Or the only form is in the DirecTV website. Because in Argentina anyone know about it, but DirecTV imports the DVR from usa Sorry, i forward it because in the other list is a off topik Also i invite to Jim to subscribe to this list to we can talk about this topik Best regards, Francisco De: jfw-bou...@freelists.org [mailto:jfw-bou...@freelists.org] En nombre de Jim Enviado el: miércoles, 18 de mayo de 2011 06:41 p.m. Para: Jim Asunto: Question on using DVR Hi everyone, I know that perhaps this isn't a subject that directly deals with this list, but this is also a list made up of blind people who always help one another out with new things. So, here's the deal. I just got a great deal on phone, Internet, and TV. The TV is with DirectTV and part of that comes with a DVR. With the latest technological advances, is it possible for a totally blind person like myself to use a DVR with any sort of ease? I know that some can be managed via a computer, and if that's the case, how well does something like that work with JAWS? Does anyone know anything about this? What about an IPhone? Does anyone know about that? If this is the case, then I'll keep the DVR. If not, then it probably doesn't make sense to have it, does it? Please share your thoughts either on or off list. I apologize for the subject matter. Jim Portillo 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] optimising/speeding up an older computer system, especially at bootup
One good way to return the snappiness to Windows is to format the hard disk and install everything fresh! I know that sounds like a lot of work, but probably not as time consuming as attempting to tweak a slow system. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 5/12/2011 7:40 PM, JM Casey wrote: Hello everyone. Recently I've noticed that my Acer machine, an old workhorse from 2007 running Windows XP and Jaws 11.0, , takes a really long time to boot up. I can expect to wait about three minutes for this process to happen, and that seems quite unnecessary. I'd like to keep this thing going for as long as possible, and I've managed to eliminate a number of unnecessary processes, services, etc, and recently with the help of CCleaner removed a bunch of junk from my system which seems to have resulted in an appreciable increase in speed. The bootup process still seems to take an age, though, and it's a little frustrating to me that I can't see what's going on at bootup to determine what might be making it so sluggish. My work machine is also running XP, isn't much newer than this system, has a bunch of network drive/connections to establish and yet still boots in thirty seconds or less. I know there's a "step by step" bootup option you can enable so that you can see each step in the boot process as it happens and select whether you want to run this or that process, but that doesn't do me a lot of good as Jaws is always one of the last things to run. So, is there any way of making a bootlog that has the same information which I can read in a textfile? How about any tweaks or suggestions users here might have? I've found a number of useful sites, including process libraries that explain the function of various system and non-essential processes that might load at startup, but I'm wondering if anybody here might have any useful info to pass along. In addition to increasing bootup speed, I'm also keen on ways I might be able to decrease the general load on my CPU to make the system run a little more smoothly. I am certainly aware of the need to do defragmentations on the hard drive, but maybe the one that comes with Windows isn't the best solution out there? I've heard this from other folks, but I have no idea what programme i ought to use for this as I've always used the native Windows defrag. How about msconfig? I know many people don't use it, preferring a third party alternative...what of folks on the list here? Thanks! JM 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] Lack of response? Why?
How do you know that they have not read the suggestion and are implementing it? Responding to every email may not be feasible. I feel your pain! *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 5/1/2011 5:02 PM, Cliff Smales wrote: Many times, when I'm exploring a new, or even known web site, There is a link labeled, "Contact us". Most often, when I write to these sources, I never receive a response. If they're not going to respond, why the invitation to "contact them?" Cliff Smales 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] Please! Help big problem with Adobe reader9.
When you say sometimes JAWS can read the document and sometimes it can't, does this refer to the same exact file on your hard drive? What you describe is what happens when the PDF file contains pages that have been scanned into a computer. Sighted users have no problem reading the page, but JAWS says it is an empty document. This means these pages are just images. To read this with a screen reader, it will first need to have Optical Character Recognition (OCR) performed on the document. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 4/29/2011 9:42 PM, Carliss wrote: Listers, I have installed and uninstalled and reinstalled Adobe reader9.3, and am having the same problem; wich is, Jaws isn't seeing some of the scannings. My brother is telling me that the document is there as clear as day but Jaws12 just isn't seeing it. Now other scanning of the same document jaws does see and read. When Jaws doesn't see the document the message is, "alert, know pages." But the pages are there! I also know that the pages are there because when Adobe is putting the pages in order Jaws will say how many pages there are, and again, my brother reads. Can someone tell me how and why, is Jaws12, reading some scans and not reading others of the exact same document?! This is a health document and I really want to have it in PDF form, it's about 70 pages which is really nothing for adobe or jaws to handle. Well, Please forgive me for such a long post, but I need this help. Thanks! To all. Carliss 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] an email from Face book
The only protection I know for this is take a good look at the URL it sends you to. If it goes to somewhere other than facebook.com, spelled correctly, be aware! *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 4/18/2011 11:27 AM, Anna Vimini wrote: Hi Don, I know it is face book because it has Face book written on it and all the correct information written on the bottom of the email. and when you follow the link it takes you directly to my Face book acccount. and I also did an ASA scan and also a scan with my anti virus program and they both found nothing. could it still be an impostor you think? thanks in advance anna ---original message--- From: Don Marang< donald.mar...@gmail.com> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] an email from Face book Message-ID:< 4da9eef1.50...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed How do you know it is Facebook? It could be an impostor phishing for Facebook passwords! Be careful of clicking on links in emails that require you to enter a password or personal data. ---original message--- On 4/16/2011 3:22 PM, Anna Vimini wrote: Hi all, I know I posted thhis before but I still do not know why Face book sent me an email saying that some one wanted to be friends with me and I followed the link they provided and it took me to the request page but their was no friend request. I might add that the email had The letters Rs and then a link but it did not have the persons name on it but it did say that this person who ever it is wanted to be friends and it had the confirm button that I clicked on but when it got to the request page there was no friend request their. and the email also said that this person has thirty nine friends. does anyone know why Face book would send this message and their is no friend request? or do you know how I might find this friend request if there is one? thanks in advance anna 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] making tables in an e-mail
If you create the tables in Word and keep it from being too wide, you should be able to cut it and paste into the body of the email message. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 4/17/2011 12:04 PM, Randy Tijerina wrote: Guys bare with me for what I'm about to ask you. I'm in charge of posting some links for dvd's that come out on a nostalgia group. My question is this. How do you put these table things in an e-mail like table with this columns and this rows? 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] an email from Face book
How do you know it is Facebook? It could be an impostor phishing for Facebook passwords! Be careful of clicking on links in emails that require you to enter a password or personal data. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 4/16/2011 3:22 PM, Anna Vimini wrote: Hi all, I know I posted thhis before but I still do not know why Face book sent me an email saying that some one wanted to be friends with me and I followed the link they provided and it took me to the request page but their was no friend request. I might add that the email had The letters Rs and then a link but it did not have the persons name on it but it did say that this person who ever it is wanted to be friends and it had the confirm button that I clicked on but when it got to the request page there was no friend request their. and the email also said that this person has thirty nine friends. does anyone know why Face book would send this message and their is no friend request? or do you know how I might find this friend request if there is one? thanks in advance anna 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] moving jaws from one computer to another;
Is your computer directly connected to the DSL modem or is there a home router between them? The home router can have wireless capabilities or just provide multiple wired Ethernet connections or both. Most, even the low cost routers include wireless. If you do not have a router, the AT&T software would be required. The connection to the DSL modem uses the same type of Ethernet cable, but talks with a different protocol. It uses PPOE, which stands for Point to Point Over Ethernet. When installing a router, you must tell it you are wanting it to use PPOE to the modem and provide your account name / password to your ISP account. If you do not have a router, you must use their software to talk to the modem and log in. I recommend a router for many reasons, including security! *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 4/16/2011 11:04 AM, Matthew C wrote: Do you still want to keep it on the desktop? You can install it to both. If you remove the authorization from the desktop the key vanishes. You have 3 like people have said. If there is too many renewals your account will be red flagged though. Trust me I had some issues with a laptop that kept crashing and almost wasn't able to get keys I needed. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dan Mccurley Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 8:07 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] moving jaws from one computer to another; Is it possible for me to move jaws from my desk/top to a lap/top and if so, how is it done. Thanks to any, and everyone. Dan 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] let me try this again: hidden album art files
I would avoid that approach until you are sure of the filenames. Typically, there are at least two hidden files per folder. I can't remember the exact names. They seem to stick to a standard nameing convention, "Folder.jpg" and a series of files like "AlbumArt__Large.jpg". Let me see if they shoed up again in my podcasts folder where the sighted wow over the cover art. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 4/11/2011 1:01 PM, Jacob Kruger wrote: OK, not too sure those album art files will show up too easily, but, if you're sure they're there, and really wanted to delete them, without seeing them as such, I would do it from the command line, by starting the command prompt, navigate to that parent folder, and then type something like the following: del *.jpg /s On the other hand, you better be 100% sure you want to literally delete each and every JPG file in the current folder, and all subfolders - sorry, and FWIW, the /s tells it to handle subdirectories as well, so you also better make 100% sure you've navigated to the right subdirectory as such - on windows XP machine you could right click on a folder and tell it to do something like start a command prompt there, but nowadays you'll have to start command prompt from either run dialogue - cmd.exe - or from start menu search, and then use the change directory - cd - commands to get there. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Wayne Scott" To: Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 12:10 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] let me try this again: hidden album art files In all of my music folders, I am told that I have album art files that I cannot see. How do I find them and delete them and keep the mp3 files I have on here? I am running Jaws 11 and Windows Vista. I assume these are hidden files. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Wayne "Love Never fails." 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] Refreshing the Screen
The F5 key will reload the page from the Internet for everybody. Pressing Insert + Escape when Using JAWS just refreshes the JAWS buffers about what is on the screen in any application. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 4/9/2011 9:11 PM, Mike & Barbara In Arcadia wrote: Hi All; What are the various methods for refreshing the screen when on the Internet for both sighted U& blind? The ways I'm familiar with for the blind are, Insert / Jaws key + Escape& pressing the F5 key. For the sighted, I think this works, is pressing the applications key& clicking or pressing enter on, refresh. I'm just curious of what other various ways the screen can be refreshed also, can the keystrokes I mentioned for the blind be used by a person using a mouse? All added information will be appreciated very much. Thanks much, take care. Mike 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] USB Hubs
Some USB devices draw power from the USB connection. Consider the total power draw from all of the devices. Drawing too much power can cause problems with your computer. There are unpowered USB Hubs that are convenient for low power devices like keyboards. There are also powered USB Hubs with their own power adapter to relieve the strain from your computer. For external drives, printers and large scanners, a powered hub is recommended. Don Marang Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinux.org.uk 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 4/2/2011 5:27 AM, Francis E. Khan wrote: You can purchase a USB hub with 7 ports. That should take care of your problems. - Original Message - From: "Niamh" To: Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 8:24 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] USB Hubs I am using Jaws 12 and Windows XP at work. I have for different USB connections constantly, and occasionally I have to unplug and attach another. I looked on Amazon at hubs and got a headache. What should I be looking for? I am plugging in two printers, a second keyboard, a harddrive backup and so on. Niamh For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] How to do it in Excel
In all versions of Excel, press Control + 1 in the numbers row. This will bring up the format dialog. Make sure you are in the Numbers tab. If not, use the left and right arrow keys to get there. Unless you have gone to this dialog before, it should be on this tab. Tab to the list of formats and select number or currency instead of general. These two formats have the option to set the number of digits after the decimal point to use. Tab around this dialog, it provides many options. You can even customize it to create your own format. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.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 31/03/11 08:47, Cliff Smales wrote: I'm using Excel a great deal, these days, and have a question. Whenever I have a calculation, Excel carries the decimal point out to four or five places. How can I get the program to go two places, at the most? Cliff Smales For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] removing window live essential 2011 on win7
I heard that Live Sync was the new combination of the Live Mesh storage and the old Sync project. I preferred the old Live Mesh features. Although I used it so little that I don't even remember what they dropped. Don Marang Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinux.org.uk 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 3/21/2011 3:42 AM, Cornell Ligon wrote: Lenny, WL Sync allows a windows live user to sync their computers and/or devices. I haven't used the program, but if I remember correctly, it also allows one to back up 25 gb of files as well via cloud network for accessing from any computer. Best Regards, Cornell Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:41:04 -0400 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com From: lenni...@mchsi.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] removing window live essential 2011 on win7 Hi Cornell and Kinstan, Problem solved. I had my wife look at the monitor and I came to the conclusion that the window live movie maker and photo gallery needed to be checked and remove before it can remove the window live essential 2011. However, window live sync still remains and I don't know the function of this program and how important it is to window7, so I left it alone. Thanks for your help. Lennie At 12:48 PM 3/20/2011, you wrote: just go look in the CTRL pannel under programs and features and toward the bottom of the list if you do not hear windows live 2011 esscentials, then its eliminated. If the update comes back remember to hide the update. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Lennie Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2011 9:37 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] removing window live essential 2011 on win7 Hi, How do I find out that window live essential 2011 is no longer on my computer? I am using window7 64 bits home premium. I went into programs and features and after pressing the application key, I press enter to uncatalog it. I then press enter on the remove button. Nothing appears to happen. All I get is the cancel button and after waiting for a considerable amount of time, I was forced to cancel. I am assuming that the window live essential 2011 was uncataloged and has been removed, but it still shows up in programs and features. How do I remove it completely from programs and features? Also, can I remove window live sync? any help will greatly be appreciated. Thanks. Lennie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] new to blind computing and searching
Many of the problems around this technology is the complexity of the vocabulary desired. The less commands you want to recognize, the better the accuracy. From a practical standpoint I always had problems with Dragon while taking dictation or recognizing commands and controlling the computer because of family interruptions or background noise. It can give you strange results and take longer due to undoing and editing! It was kind of cool, but very frustrating! Recently, several mainstream devices have come closer to your ideals. There is the Ford in car electronics which uses voice control of the audio, temperature read email from your bluetooth phone, or send a text message through your phone, and so on for a hands free experience. It sounds pretty imprressive! It almost makes me want to drive. It is even in their low end Focus cars. Smart phones are surprisingly getting pretty good at this as well I hear. Google has many projects that allow voice input and recognition for search and translating voice mails to text emails on Android phones. Most of the heavy processing in these cases is performed on their servers. Don Marang Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinux.org.uk 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 3/20/2011 8:51 PM, Kenny Johnson wrote: yes they have a video on their website with a demo. it can launch outlook internet explorer etc from voice command. looks very nice. they just need to add a good screen reader to the internet explorer part to make it more complete... and add access to some specific websites like facebook etc. On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 7:24 PM, Brad Dunse'wrote: Smart Computing claims the latest version of Dragon Naturally Speaking 11 Premium is top notch for speech to text and voice activation. Brad On 3/20/2011 06:07 PM Kenny Johnson said... I realize they dont "need" voice activated computers but it would be much much eaiser and faster. and the technology exists. the fact is that people could do many things on the computer through complete voice activation. the software just needs to be written... i am surprised it has not been done already. can u tell me an example of one that promised voice activation but did not work very well? i would love to check it out. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5969 (20110320) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com Brad Dunse Sometimes you really can't go around what you've got to go through ...but you really can get through the things you'll never get over. --Anonymous 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/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws loading sound
Could you be thinking about announcements of cursor shapes? That will say something like "app launch" and "pointer" or my favorite, "unknown", which normally happens when there is a hand pointer. Don Marang Vinux Software Development Coordinator (vinux.org.uk) 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 -- From: "Niamh" Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:27 PM To: Subject: [Blind-Computing] Jaws loading sound A few versions of Jaws ago I had an audible indicator warning me that a program was still loading or the program was searching. Did I imagine it? If not where is it on Jaws 12? Niam For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] accessing a windows 7 system over a network
Is it asking if you to enter a password for the Home network? Microsoft thinks they have a trademark or copyright on the term Home Network. It is a feature that allows you to easily share files in a library to be shared across your network. Any folder in any location, internal, external, or remote can be added to a library "folder", such as Music. It only works between Windows 7 computers connected through your home router. If you only have one Windows 7 computer, just find the Home Network Control Panel and disable this feature. Otherwise, in the Control Panel, set a new password on the first computer, then join the Home Network, again through this Control Panel, using the same password. There is no username. Don Marang Vinux Software Development Coordinator (vinux.org.uk) 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 -- From: "David Ferrin" Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:38 PM To: Subject: [Blind-Computing] accessing a windows 7 system over a network It keeps asking me for a password which I found and supplied, but the thing wants a username which it's not giving me any clue at all as to what it wants for such an animal. Looking for any guidance in this area folks. David Ferrin Most people don't know what they're doing and a lot of them are really good at it. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] Keyword browsing.
Microsoft used to provide a free PowerTool for XP called TweakUI. It had many registry hacks. One of the hacks allowed these strings that worked exactly the same way. I had about 10 such strings defined for Google News, Yellow Pages, and so on. I still have the registry change file around. It does require that the search term becomes part of the URL, which is being used less often now for form submittal. I wish they were directly available in IE. I am glad to see Firefox has adopted this feature! Don Marang Vinux Software Development Coordinator (vinux.org.uk) 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 -- From: "Dan Rossi" Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 2:50 PM To: Subject: [Blind-Computing] Keyword browsing. Maybe folks here already know about this, but I found it quite interesting. I haven't figured out if you could do this in Internet Explorer yet, but I've been experimenting with keyword browsing in FireFox. You can create a keyword for a web site, then instead of either typing the URL into the address bar, or searching through your book marks, you just type the keyword into the address bar. More importantly, you can adjust the URL in the book mark and add a variable into it. Let me give an example. I use www.ninjawords.com because I can't spell to save my life, and sometimes the spell checker doesn't even know what I am talking about. NinjaWords seems pretty good at figuring out what I meant to spell, and it is simply a really fast front-end to wiktionary. Anyway, I can set up a keyword, n, with a URL of www.ninjawords.com/%s Then I I can open FireFox, type: n sprocket And it immediately brings me to the definition page for sprocket. Saves me the time of going to the web page, then typing sprocket into the search field and hitting enter. You can set up keywords for all kinds of sites that take inputs, like google maps, or google calendar. So, if you use google calendar, you could have a keyword, say, cal, setup and then you could just open FireFox and type: cal dinner with Dave and Patty on Friday at 6:00 at their house. Poof, I've just entered that event in my google calendar. www.lifehacker.com had a great article about this, and although I've had to stumble my way through setting up a couple of these key words, it seems pretty useful so far. Does anyone know if this is possible in IE? Not really sure if I care as FireFox is very slowly drawing me in. And IE has been pissing me off recently. But a lot of people prefer IE, so just thought it would be helpful to them if someone knew about keyword browsing there. Of course, maybe I am way far behind the times, and everyone has been doing this for the last couple of years. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
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I do not think the JAWS directories are that large, relatively speaking. However, instead of attempting to type in the exception, let the program do it for you. In the settings page, Tab past the exclusion list to the "Browse..." button and press Space. It should let you browse through the file system tree. There are checkboxes in front of each item. I am not sure what this is because each is checked by default. I thought unchecking the box would add it as an exception. It would not let me uncheck any boxes. Perhaps that is because it was currently performing a full scan? Just pressing Enter on a directory (folder) or file will place that entry in the exceptions edit box. Now Tab to the Add button and activate it. You can type in the entries manually, but you must be exact and follow the same capitalization and spaces. Don Marang Vinux Software Development Coordinator (vinux.org.uk) 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 -- From: "Becky B." Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 9:57 AM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MSE&WindowsXP In MSSE, if you go to the Home tab and tab over to Settings, you will find a list. In this list there are a couple of items dealing with exclusions. I've heard that JAWS directory which is quite large could be excluded, thus speeding up the scan time. What I'm not sure of is exactly what to type in this field to have JAWS directory not scanned. If anyone has done this, I would appreciate learning exactly what they typed here. Thanks. Becky - Original Message - From: "Donnie Parrett" To: "Blind-Computing" Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:50 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] MSE&WindowsXP I installed MSE this afternoon on my Windows XP machine. It seems that my computer has been running pretty hard ever since the installation. Has anyone else encountered this problem? It seems to have made my computer a little sluggish as well. Thanks, Donnie ~~~ To receive my Daily Devotion, Word Of Wisdom & Daily Bible reading, please send an email to: donniedailydelights-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Then, reply to the confirmation email that you will receive from Yahoo Groups, and you will be on the list. Please join us on Skype Monday thru Friday at 8:00 EST for our Morning Skype Prayer Time. Contact Me At: Donnie Parrett 2000 Asa Flat Road Annville, Kentucky 40402 Home Phone: 606-364-3321 Church Phone: 606-364-PRAY Skype Name: Donnie1261 Follow me on Twitter at: Donnie1261 Email: deparr...@prtcnet.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
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I have never seen this behavior either. Perhaps it is scanning. Normally this is not noticeable. I think it could slow down considerably if it is detecting dangerous files. Within MSE, Tab to the Home Tab Control and use the Right Arrow to the History page. Tab once to the radio buttons and arrow up to all detected. Tab one more time to the list of detected harmful items it has found. It might quietly been quarantining half of your hard drive! Don Marang Vinux Software Development Coordinator (vinux.org.uk) 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 -- From: "David Ferrin" Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 12:27 AM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MSE&WindowsXP I'm using it on 3 systems and have not noticed any such behavior. 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: "Donnie Parrett" To: "Blind-Computing" Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 10:50 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] MSE&WindowsXP I installed MSE this afternoon on my Windows XP machine. It seems that my computer has been running pretty hard ever since the installation. Has anyone else encountered this problem? It seems to have made my computer a little sluggish as well. Thanks, Donnie ~~~ To receive my Daily Devotion, Word Of Wisdom & Daily Bible reading, please send an email to: donniedailydelights-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Then, reply to the confirmation email that you will receive from Yahoo Groups, and you will be on the list. Please join us on Skype Monday thru Friday at 8:00 EST for our Morning Skype Prayer Time. Contact Me At: Donnie Parrett 2000 Asa Flat Road Annville, Kentucky 40402 Home Phone: 606-364-3321 Church Phone: 606-364-PRAY Skype Name: Donnie1261 Follow me on Twitter at: Donnie1261 Email: deparr...@prtcnet.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Internet Fax Service
I do not use any of these services anymore. I now use the fax feature of my betwork printer. I used one of these services several years ago. I had not seen any that are free recently. Typically, these free on-line fax services have a limit of outgoing faxes before they charge any fees. There big sell is to provide an incoming fax service where people send you a fax by calling their fax number associated with your account. They automatically email you with an image of the fax attached or a link to their website to view the fax image. This is an attractive way to handle incoming faxes if necessary. The trick here is to find a service to perform OCR on the image to provide readable text or perform OCR on your computer. I just submitted a new free OCR package for Vinux this morning, which now handles all image types, including PDF and Postscript. Don Marang Vinux Software Development Coordinator (vinux.org.uk) 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 -- From: "Alan Dicey" Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 10:50 AM To: Subject: [Blind-Computing] Free Internet Fax Service Dear Gerald, This sounds like a great service. Will you please keep us all up to date on how you made out using this service? Thanks! 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 - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: "blind-computing" Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 9:51 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Free Internet Fax Service Hi gang. Has anyone used one of the free Internet fax services like Myfax.com/free to send faxes over the Internet? I recently received a form that had to be filled out and signed and was thinking of scanning it with Open Book, saving it as a .tif file, and sending it to the recipient using the free Myfax.com service. will this work, or is this one of those too good to be true deals? This seems like a good option for occasional faxing. It seems to have a very simple interface and would sure beat buying and installing a fax modem especially since I need to send faxes only once in a great while. Thanks for any feedback. Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
