Re: [Blind-Computing] Survey for DOS Users
I don't know what you are trying to accomplish here. I haven't used dos since 1998. When JAWS version 3 was issued, it was possible to use windows 95 and the Microsoft office programs. The 486 machine you mention has been out of date for ten years. All of this technology has been significantly updated, and is much easier to use. At this point, dos is of little more than historical interest. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 www.emplmnattorney.com Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS, EFF. 6/1/2010: rtho...@emplmntattorney.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Eleni Vamvakari Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 4:57 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Survey for DOS Users Geia sas/hello! I've been posting this to various places. So I'm sorry if you've seen it somewhere else. Please forgive me if I've asked some of these in other posts here but I'm trying to gain an overall understanding and to be as detailed as possible. If you no longer use DOS but have done so in the past, just answer to the best of your ability. Since this will be long, you may cut out my original post when responding. Survey for DOS Users This is a survey that I'm conducting for my own sake, in order to learn about the use of DOS among the blind in the past and in the present in order to help me in my own transition to this operating system. Answer to the best of your ability and just skip whatever doesn't apply. Basics What version of DOS are you using? I'm referring to number as well as variety, example, MS-DOS 6.21, Enhanced DR-DOS 7.02 etc. On what type of machine are you running DOS? Please include, if possible, specifications on ram, processor speed and hard drive size. For how long have you been a DOS user? Blind-specific Do you have any usable vision? This might affect what software you can use, which may work with magnification but which may not be accessible with screenreaders. What screen access software are you using? Please include version number if possible. What kind of synthesizer are you using? Is it hardware or software? If software, how did you enable it to work with DOS? Software I'm interested in learning what types of the following software you use. Please include version along with name and whether or not it is considered adaptive tech as some of these might be a bit obscure. If you find that the software is not fully accessible, please let me know. OCR (for scanning printed documents): Please include the brand and model of scanner used. Wordprocessor or text editor: Calculator: Compact flash card reader: Please post it's file size limit if applicable and it's general speed if possible. Bar code scanner and software: Internet access software: Pplease include what kind of internet connection you use, your provider or at least type of service i.e. shell accounht, ppp, cable etc., your browser and any drivers or special software needed to actually connect to the internet itself using your method. Mp3 player and/or recorder Cd player and/or burner: Spreadsheet: Accounting software: Any other general business software that I've overlooked: Antivirus: Security: (firewall etc.) Memory manager: Multitasker or task switcher: Shell or other directory utilities: Battery checker (if using laptop): Webpage creator: Any other useful software for general opperations within the operating system: Modern DOS These questions refer to those who either use a modern version of DOS or who use newer software to enhance the capability of older versions. Since I know the most about Enhanced DR-DOS (from here on referred to as EDRD), in this regard, some will be specific to that variety. But if you use another version with something equivalent, please let me know. I've heard that EDRD has a program that can serve as a multitasker in machines with a processor higher than a 486 and as a task switcher in machines with slower speeds. But how accessible is it with a screenreader? Is one reader better than another for this purpose? I'd like to know the same thing about it's memory manager. I have a program for reading pdfs but haven't tried it yet. Has anyone had success with a DOS pdf reader? Which is currently more accesible, EDRD or FreeDOS? Is there a large difference between the 16 and 32-bit versions of DOS? For those who use the MicroSoft variety, what software do you use to allow it to deal with modern formats? Is there an accessible internet browser that can work with modern pages containing forms
Re: [Blind-Computing] setting yahoo mail with outlook express
It won't work with a free Yahoo account, you have to pay for Yahoo Plus, or some type of paid Yahoo account to get it to work. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. THOMAS & ASSOCIATES www.californiaemployersattorneys.com Orange County Office 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 6:26 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] setting yahoo mail with outlookexpress Yahoo pops doesn't work any longer or at least it didn't the last time I tried it which was not very long ago in fact. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara" To: Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 9:16 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] setting yahoo mail with outlookexpress Howdy G.Braille; Try clicking on the link below for a tutorial on using Yahoo. http://www.blind-computing.com/e_mail/tutorials/txt/using_yahoo_pops.zip Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: G.Braille To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 7:31 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] setting yahoo mail with outlookexpress Greeting! Can anyone send me an instruction how to set-up the yahoo email with OutlookExpress pop account? Thanks in advance! 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] pdf to text
Adobe 9.3 Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. THOMAS & ASSOCIATES www.californiaemployersattorneys.com Orange County Office 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 Beverly Hills Office 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450 Beverly Hills, California 90210 T: (310) 461-3561 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kathy Pingstock Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 1:27 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] pdf to text Is there a free program that will convert a pdf document to text? Kathy 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] Feeds Slowing Down Web Page Loading
Obviously, you have figured out how to make rss feeds work. A few months ago someone posted on this list a "how-to" for RSS feeds. Either I didn't understand the message or I am missing a step. Since you have been successful at creating and reading rss feeds, could you tell us how to do it? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 10:44 AM To: blind-computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Feeds Slowing Down Web Page Loading Hi listers. I am an RSS feeds junkie, and use the feed reader built into IE 8 to read the more than 100 feeds to which I am subscribed. When I first launch IE 8 after I turn on my PC in the morning, web pages load quickly without a hitch. But after I finish scrolling through my feeds list and checking those marked as "new", web page loading slows down to the point where pages either don't finish loading at all or I get the dreaded "Internet Explorer Cannot Display the Web Page" error. Nothing I have tried seems to resolve this issue, including running C-Cleaner, clearing the DNS cache, changing my DNS server and running all manner of malware scans. The only thing that restores IE 8 to normal is rebooting. So my question is this: Is there any way to restore IE to the "pristine" condition it is in after my PC is booted without actually having to reboot every time I experience sluggish web page loading? I am running XP Pro with JAWS 9. 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] Unable to open PDF file
First, Upgrade to Adobe 9.3 and see what happens then. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Pedro Romero Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 9:47 AM To: Blind Computing list Subject: [Blind-Computing] Unable to open PDF file Hello all. My friend, who uses Jaws 10 and Windows XP, is unable to open PDF files. The message she gets says something about having to associate file type with program. When she went to the control pannel, however, it does show that PDF files are associated with Adobe though she does use Adobe reader version 7. What must she do to be able to properly open PDF files? All help, as always, will be appreciated. Pete 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] Converting Password Protected PDF Textbooks
You may be dealing with an ADA issue here. I am aware that some post-secondary schools have taken the position that PDF instructional materials will not be allowed because of concerns about issues of accessibility. Take the issue up with your disability services office at your school. If the issue is not resolved, file a Complaint with the United States Department of Education, office of Civil rights. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. THOMAS & ASSOCIATES www.californiaemployersattorneys.com Orange County Office 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 Beverly Hills Office 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450 Beverly Hills, California 90210 T: (310) 461-3561 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mark Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 1:25 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Converting Password Protected PDF Textbooks Hi My college is trying to convert all their online classes to PDF textbooks that can be down loaded directly from the class website. This would be great accept the type of PDF books they are using are Image PDF not Text based PDF. They recommended I buy open book or kurzwel to convert the documents. I do not have that type of money on hand. Besides the PDF documents are password protected. I don't know of any OCR that will work with protected PDF. So, presuming the college cannot find another option, How do I deal with these PDF Textbooks. They are even worse then the regular print one's. At least the OCR software I have can scan those. The person at the college is doing their best but they appear to have limited resources. Well, any way I would appreciate any ideas on how to over come the document conversion issue. God bless, Mark 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] PDF to text?
Once the document is converted, hit the ALT key. You will hear a list of options, one of which is save as text. Click on that option and give the document a file name and save it. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kliph Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:05 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] PDF to text? How do I convert the text from a PDF document read by adobe reader in to text? 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] MAINTAINING THE ORDER OF MULTIPLE FILES ON A DISK
This approach will also work in keeping multiple documents in date order in a folder. If you use the format 2009 10 27 at the beginning of the file name the documents will be in date order. Remember to make this work the month must be two digits; in other words February is not 2, it is 02. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. THOMAS & ASSOCIATES www.californiaemployersattorneys.com Orange County Office 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 Beverly Hills Office 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450 Beverly Hills, California 90210 T: (310) 461-3561 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 3:57 PM To: blind computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] MAINTAINING THE ORDER OF MULTIPLE FILES ON A DISK I'm not sure how many of you will find this helpful but it took me so long to sort it out, I decided to share my experience in hopes that I can save someone else the grief. here's the scenario. You have a CD you are creating and you want to keep the files in order. In my case, they were chapters in a book I had written. I tried everything but for some odd reason, the files would be loaded in some kind of random order. I tried labeling them with numbers having multiple digits such as: chapter 001.mp3 No, that didn't work and Chapter 17 ended up right after Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 ended somewhere in the pack. Then I remembered the way that Freedom Scientific labels their files on a training disk. The numbers have to be first and they must be absolutely precise. That's the only way. here's an example of how I finally labeled those chapters and they stayed in the correct order. 1.1 CHAPTER 1.MP3 1.2 CHAPTER 2.MP3 1.3 CHAPTER 3.MP3 Apparently, when you use the List command available from the View menu, the files appear in order but they don't stay that way unless the decimal system is used. if you have several books on the same disk, either divide them into folders or use a progressive system. My book has four parts so I used 1.xx for the first section, 2.xx for the next and so on. For some brainyacs like Rick and David, this may be second nature. But for someone like me who is more of a writer than a computer person, I was so relieved when my method finally succeeded. My thanks to the people at Freedom Scientific for giving me the idea. it was David who introduced me to the View menu and told me how to list files in any folder. While in the folder but without an open file, press Alt V for the View menu. Then, to arrange the files in a list, press the L key and the list will be displayed. John and Linda Justice with guide dogs Jake and Zachary Sent from my HP laptop computer. PERSONAL E-MAIL: 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Duxbury Braille Translation
I thought it is set at Grade 2 by default. The easiest solution is to call Duxbury; their telephone representatives are usually very helpful. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. THOMAS & ASSOCIATES www.californiaemployersattorneys.com Orange County Office 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 Beverly Hills Office 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450 Beverly Hills, California 90210 T: (310) 461-3561 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Pedro Romero Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 3:48 PM To: Blind Computing list Subject: [Blind-Computing] Duxbury Braille Translation Hello all. My friend uses the Duxbury Translating software to emboss braille. Can someone please tell me whether there is a command to easily convert from braille grade 1 to braille grade 2 or vice versa. Any help would be 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Trying to work with Go Daddy
Whenever you have a question when working with Godaddy, call their customer service line. They have the highest quality of customer service and assistance. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Peter Torpey Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 7:24 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Trying to work with Go Daddy I went to the Go Daddy hosting web site. The site seemed to be very sluggish and a nuisance for working with JAWS. I had a tough time trying to find a web domain name and even trying to figure out what the monthly cost was. Maybe I'll try another service. Any more suggestions? --Pete 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] OCR software
Have you checked to see if the OCR software is included with the machine? I thought that HP included some OCR conversion software with its scanning products; the software isn't the greatest, but it is better than nothing. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. THOMAS & ASSOCIATES www.employersattorneys.com Orange County Office 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 Beverly Hills Office 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450 Beverly Hills, California 90210 T: (310) 461-3561 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Aleeha Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 10:33 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] OCR software Hello, I have been looking for accessible Optical Character Recognition software for an HP 3-in-one printeh that works with JAWS 6.1 on Windows XP. I have had no luck, however. Can anyone help with this? Thanks, Aleeha 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] can you create a folder within a folder using Word 2003
Try this: If you go into the existing folder, bring up the file menu. There should be a selection called new; hit enter and one of the next list of choices should include "folder. Hit enter; then I think there will be a selection "new folder." Type the name of what you want your folder to be called and hit enter. Once the new folder is created, go to the files you want to move into that folder and either copy or cut those files. Then open your new folder. It will say zero items. Then hit control V for paste, and your files should then be in the new folder you have created. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. THOMAS & ASSOCIATES www.employersattorneys.com Orange County Office 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 Beverly Hills Office 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450 Beverly Hills, California 90210 T: (310) 461-3561 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jason smith Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 4:57 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] can you create a folder within a folder usingWord 2003 Hi list, I have a folder that I created in "My Documents Folder" for a unit for my studies. Within that folder, I have several files I would like to group together into a folder of their own within the existing folder. I have other files within the original folder, that won't be going within this subfolder. Is what I want to do possible? I think it is, as my university does it when they supply me with text books within a subject folder. And each book, then has each chapter listed separately within that book's own folder. thanks Jason 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] excel question
In Excel, go to the format menu, scroll to cells and hit enter. Press control and tab until you hear number tab. Then hit the tab key once. You should be in a list which has "general" as the first entry. Scroll down to date. Press tab; at that point you can type in the way you want a date formatted in excel. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. THOMAS & ASSOCIATES www.employersattorneys.com Orange County Office 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 Beverly Hills Office 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450 Beverly Hills, California 90210 T: (310) 461-3561 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Cliff Smales Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 1:31 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] excel question Once in a while, when I put the date into a spreadsheet column, it comes out differently than I wrote it. It sounds enough like the date to be an encoded version. I'd like to correct this, but it will not correct. Any suggestions? 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] Formatting question
Select the entire document (control a), copy that document, (control c), go to the edit menu and locate "paste special" and hit enter; then go to the option for "unformatted text" and hit enter. The result will be an unformatted document with full lines of text. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. THOMAS & ASSOCIATES www.employersattorneys.com Orange County Office 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 Beverly Hills Office 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450 Beverly Hills, California 90210 T: (310) 461-3561 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joy Cyr Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 8:10 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Formatting question Good day, I opened a P.DF document and for some reason the entire document is shown with one word on each line. I presume it is in some kind of column format but I am not sure. I actually wanted to, and did copy it to Word. Is there anyway I can reformat it with several words to a line aside from going through it one word at a time deleting the excess lines and spaces? Any tips greatly appreciated! Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca 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] blogging platform
Wordpress or typepad. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. THOMAS & ASSOCIATES www.employersattorneys.com Orange County Office 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 Beverly Hills Office 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450 Beverly Hills, California 90210 T: (310) 461-3561 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dean Martineau Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:50 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] blogging platform I'm advising somebody on where best to create a blog. I looked at Blogger, and with JAWS 10, I couldn't activate the OnMouseOver which brings up the spell checker. I have heard that WordPress is more accessible. For this user, an easy environment will be better. What is the experience on this matter? Dean 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] Transferring data from one computer to another
That will depend on which email program you use. For outlook, you have to export what you want to save into a folder and then save that folder to a flash drive or some type of external hard drive. Then you can import that saved folder into the outlook program on the destination computer. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alana Jovanovski Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 2:18 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Transferring data from one computer to another Hi, How do I transfer things like email from one computer to another? Alana 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] RE backing up files
Yes; if you are going to backup to a CD you would need a program to burn the CD. Usually, I back up files to a flash drive and then put those files into another computer to back them up. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. THOMAS & ASSOCIATES www.employersattorneys.com Orange County Office 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 Beverly Hills Office 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450 Beverly Hills, California 90210 T: (310) 461-3561 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:20 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] RE backing up files Okay, I'm a little confused . After a file has been pasted to the D drive, how do you actually create the backup CD? Do you need a separate CD burner program? I've never seen any burner options in the menus for My Computer or Windows Explorer. Sorry if I sound like a real dope. Gerald - Original Message - From: "Russell J. Thomas, Jr" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] RE backing up files > To back up a file: > > Go to my computer; > Select the file or folder you want to back up; > Alt C to copy what has been selected; > Go to the file or drive where you want to save what has been copied; > Hit control V to paste the copied material into that file. > > Caution: > If you are using a flash drive as your backup destination, make sure that > there is enough space on that flash drive to hold the material you are > copying. > > > > Respectfully, > > > > Russell J. Thomas, Jr. > > THOMAS & ASSOCIATES > > www.employersattorneys.com > > > > Orange County Office > > 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 > > Newport Beach, California 92660 > > T: (949) 752-0101 > > F: (949) 257-4756 > > M: (949) 466-7238 > > > > Beverly Hills Office > > 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450 > > Beverly Hills, California 90210 > > T: (310) 461-3561 > > > -Original Message- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy > Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 6:55 AM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] RE backing up files > > > Are there any tutorials that explain exactly how to back up files onto a > CD, > > DVD or flash drive? > > Gerald > - Original Message - > From: "First CRC Tom Vos" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 9:40 AM > Subject: [Blind-Computing] RE backing up files > > >>I assume you are interested in backing up files in My Documents. >> If you ever need to start over with your computer you will install the >> program files from the original disks anyway. >> There may be some files besides my documents that you may wish to back >> up, such as your address book. >> Here are four ways you can back up your files: >> 1. Copy them to CD Rom Disks >> 2. Copy them to DVD >> Copy them to a flash drive. >> 4. Buy an external U S B hard drive and back up files onto it. >> The last option costs the most, but has the greatest capacity. >> You should back up files regularly because there is always the >> possibility that your hard drive will fail and you will likely not be >> able to retrieve this information. >> I back up the files in My Documents on my computer every week using the >> DVD method. >> Blessings, >> Tom >> >> Online Trading - Get the latest information on trading online. Click Now >> > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTFOsY0IhxLIL62CAiBsd0AuXwg > xle9ic0wpcMHpFJVpLW05nOYcxy/ >> >> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >> http://www.jaws-users.com >> Visit the Blind Computing home page at: >> http://www.blind-computing.com >> Address for the list archives: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ >> To post to this group, send email to >> blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >> blind-computing-le...@jaws-users.com >> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >> or body of a blank message to: >> blind-computing-requ...@jaws-users.com >> Use the following address in order to contact the management team >> blind-compu
Re: [Blind-Computing] RE backing up files
To back up a file: Go to my computer; Select the file or folder you want to back up; Alt C to copy what has been selected; Go to the file or drive where you want to save what has been copied; Hit control V to paste the copied material into that file. Caution: If you are using a flash drive as your backup destination, make sure that there is enough space on that flash drive to hold the material you are copying. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. THOMAS & ASSOCIATES www.employersattorneys.com Orange County Office 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 Beverly Hills Office 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450 Beverly Hills, California 90210 T: (310) 461-3561 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 6:55 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] RE backing up files Are there any tutorials that explain exactly how to back up files onto a CD, DVD or flash drive? Gerald - Original Message - From: "First CRC Tom Vos" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 9:40 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] RE backing up files >I assume you are interested in backing up files in My Documents. > If you ever need to start over with your computer you will install the > program files from the original disks anyway. > There may be some files besides my documents that you may wish to back > up, such as your address book. > Here are four ways you can back up your files: > 1. Copy them to CD Rom Disks > 2. Copy them to DVD > Copy them to a flash drive. > 4. Buy an external U S B hard drive and back up files onto it. > The last option costs the most, but has the greatest capacity. > You should back up files regularly because there is always the > possibility that your hard drive will fail and you will likely not be > able to retrieve this information. > I back up the files in My Documents on my computer every week using the > DVD method. > Blessings, > Tom > > Online Trading - Get the latest information on trading online. Click Now > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTFOsY0IhxLIL62CAiBsd0AuXwg xle9ic0wpcMHpFJVpLW05nOYcxy/ > > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.com > Visit the Blind Computing home page at: > http://www.blind-computing.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ > To post to this group, send email to > blind-computing@jaws-users.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > blind-computing-le...@jaws-users.com > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or body of a blank message to: > blind-computing-requ...@jaws-users.com > Use the following address in order to contact the management team > blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following address: > jaws-users-list-j...@jaws-users.com > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, send email to blind-computing@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to blind-computing-le...@jaws-users.com For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: blind-computing-requ...@jaws-users.com Use the following address in order to contact the management team blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: jaws-users-list-j...@jaws-users.com Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, send email to blind-computing@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to blind-computing-le...@jaws-users.com For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: blind-computing-requ...@jaws-users.com Use the following address in order to contact the management team blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: jaws-users-list-j...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] question
If I understand yur question, when you encounter a pdf file, you want to save it where you can find it and then use conversion software to open it. If you are in internet explorer, hit the right mouse button key on the file name; then jaws will say "save target as"; at tthat point type the file name that you want to use and make sure the file extenstion is pdf. After you close out of internet explorer, locate your saved file and use whatever conversion software you use to open the file and then save the opened file in word or however you like to save files you will read in the future. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of maryann Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 6:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] question does anyone know where to down load pdf file Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, send email to blind-computing@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to blind-computing-le...@jaws-users.com For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: blind-computing-requ...@jaws-users.com Use the following address in order to contact the management team blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: jaws-users-list-j...@jaws-users.com Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, send email to blind-computing@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to blind-computing-le...@jaws-users.com For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: blind-computing-requ...@jaws-users.com Use the following address in order to contact the management team blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: jaws-users-list-j...@jaws-users.com
