Re: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS
David: I, for one at least, would be most interested in such a tutorial. Anything that explains, in simple instructions, how to download, extract and place something on a sound card or flash drive would certainly be of help to those of us with, unfortunately, less skill than yours. Tia Linda If you think you have someone eating out of your hands, better count your fingers. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS I'm following this thread and it crosses what I call a mind that possibly an audio tutorial might be in order covering the process of downloading, unzipping and placing a book on an SD card. If there is an interest in such an animal let me know and I'll put it on my to do list. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: t. truely4r...@live.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS digital books are already downloaded and saved in a folder, in my documents. after I unzip them, what do I do to put them on the cartrige? -Original Message- From: Cliff Smales Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 4:01 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS When downloading a book, you're given a list of options, as to where you'd like that book to go. Pick removable disk, your cartridge, in this case, and there it will go. Cliff Smales - Original Message - From: t. truely4r...@live.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 3:44 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS I have the steps to load a digital book from it’s folder, to the cartrige, but since I got it off the internet, I can’t do it with a screen reader. Does someone know how? Choice 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] Replacement for outlook express
Try Windows Mail. There are instructions on the Jaws-users site. When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Thumb drives
David: Easy for you to say. You are definitely not a dumb computer-user as am I! And, okay, I'll give it a go and hope nothing goes haywire with my Win 7 laptop. Thanks for the encouragement. Linda When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Thumb drives
Thank you very much. This makes me feel much better. What I am trying to do is, after I unzip (and I know how to do this) the books I have downloaded from BARD, to put them on the thumb drive so I can remove it from my Win 7-home laptop (using JAWS 13) and plug it (the thumb drive) into my digital book machine so I can read the book. Thanks for the help. Linda When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Thumb drives
Thank you. Every bit of information is greatly appreciated. I know the computer won't go up in smoke if I hit a wrong key but doing something new with something I've never seen (I am totally blind and lost my vision before computers came into common usage) can be a bit scary when there is no one sighted around. Thanks for the advice. Linda When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Thumb drives
Trish: Thanks for the encouragement. I can use all I can get. I just wish I had the ability my 4-year-old neighbor has with computers (grin). Linda When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Thumb drives
Greg: Thank you. I know learning is a life-time job so I will definitely try. All I can do is fail and, since there is no one here to see it, I can just keep trying. Linda When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Thumb drives
I agree completely. Even though, most of the time, I like living alone now,being as independent as I can makes all the difference. Everyone in the town where I live is glad to help but the do-it-yourself lifestyle is really where it's at. Glad you understand and more power to you! When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Thumb drives
I know you are right--as usual--and I will do my best to remember to check before I pull it out of the port. I'll just keep my toes crossed that a senior moment doesn't erase my memory when it counts. Linda When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Thumb drives
You're too kind. I'll pray you're right. When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Thumb drives
Greg: I can't imagine anyone on this List going without computer-users like me who need help. I've been on here since the beginning and have learned enough to get a university degree. The knowledge of list members and their willingness to share their expertise is mindboggling. Linda When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Thumb drives
Me either. When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Thumb drives
Hi List! Anyone know where I can find a good tutorial that would teach me how to use a thumb drive in simple detail and from scratch? Thanks. Linda When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] HP Solutions Center
Hi List! Is there a way to get rid of the HP Solutions Center. If so, is it safe to do so? Thanks Linda If money talks, chocolate sings. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel
David: As always, you give yourself far too little credit. Modesty is all well and good but it is misplaced in your case. This List would not be what it is (and it is very, very good) without you. Linda - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel There is more than a single method to finding the control panel, but it is the fastest way I have found to get there and it never fails. So far as being great, not really I only do this as a hobby to keep me from playing ball in traffic. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Janie Degenshein jdege...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 4:11 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel Hey there As great people like David and Rick a told me Use the run dialogue box windows and r and type in control panel 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) President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Senior Division Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Gerald Levy Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 3:46 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel On my XP Start menu, there is no such item as Settings. The only item that comes close is Set Program Access and Defaults, which contains no reference to the Control Panel. What am I missing? Gerald - Original Message - From: Anna Vimini an...@etown.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 12:53 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel Hi , this question might have already been answered . in windows xp if you go to settings in the start menue and right errow to open the sub menue you will find control pannel listed there. I hope this helps 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/ 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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1392 / Virus Database: 1522/4017 - Release Date: 11/14/11 Internal Virus Database is out of date. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel
David: I do know you have help--and very good help at that--but you still tend to take far too little credit for what you do do. And thank you for all the effort it requires. Linda - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel Thank you, although as I have often stated this is not a one man show by any means. The fact is it takes 3 of us to do it even if my name is on the check so to speak. David Ferrin http://www.jaws-users.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Linda Vanderlitz Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 5:42 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel David: As always, you give yourself far too little credit. Modesty is all well and good but it is misplaced in your case. This List would not be what it is (and it is very, very good) without you. Linda - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel There is more than a single method to finding the control panel, but it is the fastest way I have found to get there and it never fails. So far as being great, not really I only do this as a hobby to keep me from playing ball in traffic. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Janie Degenshein jdege...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 4:11 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel Hey there As great people like David and Rick a told me Use the run dialogue box windows and r and type in control panel 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) President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Senior Division Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Gerald Levy Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 3:46 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel On my XP Start menu, there is no such item as Settings. The only item that comes close is Set Program Access and Defaults, which contains no reference to the Control Panel. What am I missing? Gerald - Original Message - From: Anna Vimini an...@etown.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 12:53 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] o where is the control pannel Hi , this question might have already been answered . in windows xp if you go to settings in the start menue and right errow to open the sub menue you will find control pannel listed there. I hope this helps 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/ 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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1392 / Virus Database: 1522/4017 - Release Date: 11/14/11 Internal Virus Database is out of date. 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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1392 / Virus Database: 1522/4017 - Release Date: 11/14/11 Internal Virus Database is out of date. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] open book 8
David: It's working on my HP Win 7 laptop just fine. Openbook 7, however, won't. Linda - Original Message - From: David Ferrin d...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 6:11 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] open book 8 Does open book 8 work with 64 bit windows 7? 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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1388 / Virus Database: 1518/3788 - Release Date: 07/25/11 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] open book 8
David: Yes. It is 64 bit. But thanks for the instructions that tell me how to find out for sure. Linda - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 6:32 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] open book 8 Thank you for replying. Do you know if it is a 64 bit system or not? If not just hit your windows key and pause at the same time then at the following screen hit insert and the letter B to read the entire screen. David Ferrin Most people don't know what they're doing and a lot of them are really good at it. - Original Message - From: Linda Vanderlitz dra...@color-country.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] open book 8 David: It's working on my HP Win 7 laptop just fine. Openbook 7, however, won't. Linda - Original Message - From: David Ferrin d...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 6:11 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] open book 8 Does open book 8 work with 64 bit windows 7? 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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1388 / Virus Database: 1518/3788 - Release Date: 07/25/11 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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1388 / Virus Database: 1518/3788 - Release Date: 07/25/11 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] w7 starter
I don't think that list is in existence anymore. 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
[Blind-Computing] Spell-check problem
Hi List! I am using Windows 7 Home, JAWS 12 and Windows Mail as my e-mail client. After replying to an e-mail message and hitting alt+s to reply the spell checker starts up and not only checks my reply but all the posts I am replying too in spite of the fact that I have this unchecked on the Spelling page in the Options menu. Anyone know how I can keep the spell check going for my message but not the others? Thanks for any help or suggestions. Linda 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
[Blind-Computing] Shed task completed
Hi List: Can anyone tell me what shed task completed means. I often hear it when I press the Windows key. Tia. Linda 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] Shed task completed
John: Thanks for the explanation. At least I now know what it relates to. I don't get anything more but at least now I can just go and see if HP does want to update something and not worry about it. As for Silverlite...It seems to be an optional update for Windows that, according to some on another List, does not seem useful for JAWS users. Linda - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Shed task completed Hi Linda. I usually see that message when HP has updated their software automatically. I suppose it might come up if you were switching tasks or something. But it usually is preceded by a screen asking your permission to download some updates from HP. Their about as frequent as the ones for Windows, itself, maybe two or three times a week. HP does seem to stay on top of things reasonably well. John Justice -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Linda Vanderlitz Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 7:24 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Shed task completed Hi List: Can anyone tell me what shed task completed means. I often hear it when I press the Windows key. Tia. Linda 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3468 - Release Date: 02/25/11 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] Test
They're getting through to me just fine. Linda - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 9:31 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Test Are my messages getting through? Thanks. Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] System restore
Matthew: Fortunately for me, I long ago learned that listening to instructions was really the way to go (grin). Thanks again for the help. Linda - Original Message - From: Matthew_2010 matthew_2...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 10:23 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] System restore No problem, I would have sent you instructions where to find system restore but I was afraid you might go ahead and launch it before giving the podcast a listen. The audio tutorial, if memory serves me right, is a bit confusing but yields good info. Matthew - Original Message - From: Linda Vanderlitz dra...@color-country.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 8:55 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] System restore Matthew: Thank you very much. Linda - Original Message - From: Matthew_2010 matthew_2...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:48 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] System restore Here's the direct download link to a system restore audio demo that should answer lots of questions: http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/Windows/RestoringYourSystemAndCreatingARestorePoint.mp3 Matthew - Original Message - From: Linda Vander`litz dra...@color-country.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 8:38 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] System restore Hi All: I'm having a senior moment but can anyone tell me how to do a system restore and where to find it??? Tia. Linda V. Don't be humble... you're not that great (Golda Meir). 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 restore
Matthew: Thank you very much. Linda - Original Message - From: Matthew_2010 matthew_2...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:48 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] System restore Here's the direct download link to a system restore audio demo that should answer lots of questions: http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/Windows/RestoringYourSystemAndCreatingARestorePoint.mp3 Matthew - Original Message - From: Linda Vander`litz dra...@color-country.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 8:38 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] System restore Hi All: I'm having a senior moment but can anyone tell me how to do a system restore and where to find it??? Tia. Linda V. Don't be humble... you're not that great (Golda Meir). 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 restore
John: Yes. This is just what I wanted but, alas, I wasn't the one doing the thinking. Thanks. Linda - Original Message - From: Jon Pierson joncpier...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] System restore Hi Linda, You're thinking of: Startmenu, Programs, accessories, system tools, system restore. Jon -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Linda Vander`litz Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 8:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] System restore Hi All: I'm having a senior moment but can anyone tell me how to do a system restore and where to find it??? Tia. Linda V. Don't be humble... you're not that great (Golda Meir). 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/
