Re: [JAWS-Users] Best program for reading PDFs
Hi, Sharon, Brian Zolo here in Columbus, Ohio. You can read that document with jaws. Here are the instructions: 1. First hit insert plus your space bar. 2. Then hit the letter o and you will hear jaws say ocr. 3. Then hit the letter d which will tell jaws that this is a document. You will then hear jaws say ocr started. Once jaws completes the ocr scan, it will start reading the document to you. Let me know if you need further assistance and I'll be glad to help you out. This definitely is an awesome feature of jaws 2018. BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sharon S Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 12:52 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Best program for reading PDFs Hi all, I have been sent a document I really need to read as soon as possible but it is a PDF and it appears I don't have a program on my laptop to read these. When I tried to open it straight from the email it opened in edge and I couldn't read anything. After I saved it to a folder in my documents and went to open it I got a list of programs I could use to open it but all I tried couldn't display the document. I tried opening it in notepad and got a lot of rubbish instead of what it was meant to be. So now I am wondering what the best program to use with Jaws 2018 and windows 10 is and where can I get it from? I've been having trouble making the person on the other end understand what format I need because the first time she sent it to me it was a picture which of course Jaws couldn't read so I asked her to send it again in a word file. She then sent me a screen shot of the document so again I had to explain that jaws doesn't read pictures and asked again for a word version. She is working on an iPad so she didn't have access to word so she finally sent me the PDF version. I'm afraid that this too will be a picture rather than an actual PDF but to find this out I need a program that will open it. Thanks for any help. >From Shaz. 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: [JAWS-Users] JAWS sma question
Good afternoon, Russ, Brian Zolo here in Columbus, Ohio feel free to call me BZ, grin! My wife and I just upgraded from jaws 18 to jaws 2018 and we did it through the jaws home use program. It only cost us $200and we went through Hal Knight with vfo-group sales. Hal can be reached at 1-800-444-4443 and select extension 1101. Hal was great to work with and got us set up with the home use program. He'll look up your jaws serial numbers for your products. He'll ask you to verify your serial numbers but he certainly does an excellent job. VFO-group needs to publicize this program more as I had heard about it but they don't say much about it on their site. I had asked Eric Damery as it would have cost us much more to upgrade our products and then buy an SMA and that's when Eric got us in touch with Hal Knight concerning the home use program. Don't hesitate to let Hal know that I referred you to him. Hope that this information will help you out. Let me know how things go. Have a great week1 BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Russ Kiehne Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2018 9:50 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS sma question Wow, I didn't think it would cost that much if you are one version behind. -Original Message- From: Kurt Miller Sent: Saturday, June 9, 2018 8:39 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS sma question I would also have him check with VFO because my SMA ran out with 18. When I called about getting one for 2018, they told me that I had to buy the current version of 2018 and an SMA for 2019 and 2020. This was going to cost me over $400, so he will definitely have to see what his situation is with them. Kurt -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Russ Kiehne Sent: Saturday, June 9, 2018 9:14 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS sma question A friend of mine is using JAWS 18. Would he be able to buy a sma and be able to updade to JAWS 2018? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] CNN not available in ResearchIt
You're most welcome, Arianna! I'll let you know what I find out. Have a blessed day! BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Arianna Calesso Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2018 4:28 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CNN not available in ResearchIt Hi, BZ! thanks for that. I am missing my CNN. Arianna - Original Message - From: "Brian Zolo" <bz...@wowway.com> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2018 12:25 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] CNN not available in ResearchIt > Good afternoon, Arianna, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio feel free to > call > me BZ, grin1 Same result here, not sure what's going on. I've got an > issue > with 2018 with VFO-group that I'll need to call about tomorrow morning so > I'll also ask about cnn with researchit as well and be happy to let you > know > what I find out. Have a blessed day1 BZ! > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Arianna Calesso > Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2018 9:44 AM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: [JAWS-Users] CNN not available in ResearchIt > > Is anyone else having this problem? It started yesterday and is still not > available today. > > 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/ 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: [JAWS-Users] CNN not available in ResearchIt
Good afternoon, Arianna, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio feel free to call me BZ, grin1 Same result here, not sure what's going on. I've got an issue with 2018 with VFO-group that I'll need to call about tomorrow morning so I'll also ask about cnn with researchit as well and be happy to let you know what I find out. Have a blessed day1 BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Arianna Calesso Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2018 9:44 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] CNN not available in ResearchIt Is anyone else having this problem? It started yesterday and is still not available today. 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: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine.
Sounds great, Dave! BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Moore Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 7:18 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine. Hi Brian! I will check out that program. My WIFI seems a little slow, and I have done all of the trouble shooting and so on! Have a great one, Brian. Great to see you on here. I will be in touch! David Moore Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Brian Zolo Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 7:11 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine. Hi, Adrian, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. I've been quite successful with update issue resolution as well as solving other internet issues by downloading a program called complete internet repair and it's quite accessible with jaws. It's certainly worth checking out. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. I'm also using windows 7 right now. I'll eventually be upgrading to windows ten but will probably end up getting a new laptop as my experience at work with windows ten has shown me that there's far less problems with the caviat that I'm having to use a proprietary version of windows ten developed for the Department of Defense. I've just found that there isn't enough attention paid to sound and video drivers when the department of defense just upgrades machines from windows 7 to windows ten. That's my $0.02 worth, grin! My windows 7 lapotp here is an HP Zbook z17 which is a business laptop but I'm far more able to do driver updates successfully with Dell as once you have your dell service tag you can then just go to support.dell.com and put in your service tag and the operating system you're using and get any drivers you need. The HP support application s somewhat useable but not nearly as user friendly as Dell. Take care and let me know if I can assist further. bZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 2:51 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine. The first time Windows update failed to install, I had to hire someone who knew what he was doing to manually install the update. I'd first contacted MS Accessibility. After an hour, they gave up and escalated. However, I didn't get any follow-up until this past Sunday, more than a month later. By then, the initial failure had been resolved. However, it's just happened again. I haven't decided what to do. In the past, MS Accessibility was going to solve another problem by reinstalling windows, which seemed to me much to dramatic. In that case, too, I turned instead to an expert who made the fix without trauma to my system, although some to my bank account. I wish I had more confidence in MS Accessibility. For certain relatively minor things, I'm guessing they're fine, but for anything complex, you really need to monitor what they're up to. In addition, letting a month elapse before acting on an escalated matter, especially when security is involved, was unconscionable. The short answer is that I have no idea how to solve this recurring Windows update failure by myself. If someone on this list does, we'd owe them a free subscription!! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Mote Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 1:30 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine. Me too! How have you resolved this issue? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 1:10 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine. I don't know if it's related, but I'm now routinely having trouble installing Windows updates on my Win7 machine. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Mote Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 1:03 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine. I did call them, and we have no resolution just yet. They are saying the issue is due to Windows updates not being installed. I'm investigating this now, but wanted to reach out to the list to see if anyone had other ideas. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 12:54 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine. Mike, I take it you mean you're trying
Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine.
Hi, Adrian, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. I've been quite successful with update issue resolution as well as solving other internet issues by downloading a program called complete internet repair and it's quite accessible with jaws. It's certainly worth checking out. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. I'm also using windows 7 right now. I'll eventually be upgrading to windows ten but will probably end up getting a new laptop as my experience at work with windows ten has shown me that there's far less problems with the caviat that I'm having to use a proprietary version of windows ten developed for the Department of Defense. I've just found that there isn't enough attention paid to sound and video drivers when the department of defense just upgrades machines from windows 7 to windows ten. That's my $0.02 worth, grin! My windows 7 lapotp here is an HP Zbook z17 which is a business laptop but I'm far more able to do driver updates successfully with Dell as once you have your dell service tag you can then just go to support.dell.com and put in your service tag and the operating system you're using and get any drivers you need. The HP support application s somewhat useable but not nearly as user friendly as Dell. Take care and let me know if I can assist further. bZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 2:51 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine. The first time Windows update failed to install, I had to hire someone who knew what he was doing to manually install the update. I'd first contacted MS Accessibility. After an hour, they gave up and escalated. However, I didn't get any follow-up until this past Sunday, more than a month later. By then, the initial failure had been resolved. However, it's just happened again. I haven't decided what to do. In the past, MS Accessibility was going to solve another problem by reinstalling windows, which seemed to me much to dramatic. In that case, too, I turned instead to an expert who made the fix without trauma to my system, although some to my bank account. I wish I had more confidence in MS Accessibility. For certain relatively minor things, I'm guessing they're fine, but for anything complex, you really need to monitor what they're up to. In addition, letting a month elapse before acting on an escalated matter, especially when security is involved, was unconscionable. The short answer is that I have no idea how to solve this recurring Windows update failure by myself. If someone on this list does, we'd owe them a free subscription!! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Mote Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 1:30 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine. Me too! How have you resolved this issue? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 1:10 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine. I don't know if it's related, but I'm now routinely having trouble installing Windows updates on my Win7 machine. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Mote Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 1:03 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine. I did call them, and we have no resolution just yet. They are saying the issue is due to Windows updates not being installed. I'm investigating this now, but wanted to reach out to the list to see if anyone had other ideas. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 12:54 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine. Mike, I take it you mean you're trying to install this JAWS file. If you're able to call VFO tech support, I'm guessing it would be your best bet. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Mote Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 12:03 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Problem installing JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 machine. Good afternoon all! I am writing because I am encountering an odd issue when trying to load JAWS 18 onto a Windows 7 operating system. When I click on the J18.0.4534 executeable, it begins the process. At the 46 percent mark, an error message appears saying the following JAWS Set-up package error, The JAWS set-up package could
Re: [JAWS-Users] migrating to a different web browser
Good evening, I'm brian Zolo here from Gahanna, Ohio. I'm having a senior moment as I'm just really getting into using firefox as I've been an internet explorer user for years but since internet explorer is going away and more sites are not supporting it, I've decided to switch. What's the keystroke to access your bookmarks? Thanks so much, have a great weekend! . -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 2:48 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] migrating to a different web browser HI. My primary browser is Firefox and has been for the last few years. I also have Chrome on this machine and have used it a little. They both work well, but I'd still give the edge (hah) to Firefox. I think Chrome support has gotten really good in JAWS 2018, latest build. I do not have this. The Firefox interface is a little more like that of iE, so you would probably find that switch simpler. But really, there's no reason not to have both on your machine. Keep your options open. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Karen Schrade Sent: February 23, 2018 2:43 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] migrating to a different web browser I suspect this may be a lot of personal preference but, if I want to switch from IE11 to another browser... Of Chrome and Firefox, which works better with jaws? Then, which has a smaller learning curve. I'm almost 70 and don't really want to change but, some websites I frequent are making it necessary. ARGH! Thanks, Karen 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: [JAWS-Users] Accessible free anti virus
Hey there, Dennis be mighty careful as eset has made claims that they're accessible with jaws. The reason that I caution you is that the last totally accessible version of eset that was fully accessible was version 8. I can't speak for their current version but when I tried version9 which was claimed to be accessible it just totally wasn't accessible. I was never able to change any settings. I brought this to eset's attention and opened a ticket and was finally told that it would be considered by development but then never heard any updates. There had been some traffic that the newest version was accessible if you turned off gaming mode but I haven't tested it. Frankly, I'd check out the viper products either total security or viper antivirus. That's my two cents worth, grin! Brian Zolo -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Long Sent: Friday, February 09, 2018 9:10 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessible free anti virus Defender does not give you enough control. I'm thinking of checking out eset since it said accessible with jaws Sent from my Android phone using Aqua Mail On February 9, 2018 8:11:34 PM "JM Casey" <crystallo...@ca.inter.net> wrote: > Have you found an AV that is a: not annoying and b: diligent? I don't > think I have. Not since the DOS days. > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] > On Behalf Of Dennis Long > Sent: February 9, 2018 7:48 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessible free anti virus > > I find defender annoying > - Original Message - > From: "JM Casey" <crystallo...@ca.inter.net> > To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 3:23 PM > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessible free anti virus > > >> Windows Defender for anti-virus. Free version of MalwareBytes for >> anti-malware. >> >> Defender is already built into your Windows 10 and probably good >> enough for your purposes. It's less annoying than free AV out >> nowadays, which is always full of ads and hardly ever great from an >> accessibility standpoint. And it does detect a lot of stuff. >> Arguably, too much. But you can exclude areas of your drive if you >> are getting false positives. >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] >> On Behalf Of Geovanni bahena >> Sent: February 9, 2018 8:47 AM >> To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >> Subject: [JAWS-Users] Accessible free anti virus >> >> Hey everyone, >> >> Subject line says it all. Running windows 10. What are people suggestions? >> 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Bit Locker
Hi, Michelle, Brian Zolo here in Columbus, Ohio. Bitlocker is definitely a pain as I have to use it as I am an employee of the department of defense. The only way that I cope with it is to count to twenty once the computer starts and then put in my pin number. I do have a braille display so once I know that the computer has started which I can tell as my braille display will give its manufacturer name and nodel when windows first starts and that's when I then start counting. Once I put in my pin number and wait several seconds, the computer then will give the windows start sound if it doesn't, I then have to backspace 7 times to re-enter my pin number and then again press enter and then the computer usually starts up. It certainly is frustrating and we've even checked with Microsoft to see if there's a solution. They advise that there isn't one at this point. Your employer could putyou in a special security group and disable bitlocker but the department of defense has a rule that any laptop that is sued for telework must be encrypted so that's why we have to use bitlocker. We used to use a product called safenet and there was a registry tweak with that program whereby we would hear a tone and series of beeps which was our auditory indication for entering the pin number. Once you'd hit enter, you'd then get another series of tones to let you know that you pin had been entered correctly. There was another set to indicate that you hadn't put in the correct number. I hope that this will help as I definitely know how frustrating it is when there's nobody sighted who can assist you. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Michelle Clark Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 1:16 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Bit Locker Hello, I truly hope someone on the list can answer this one. Recently, Bid Locker was installed on a new computer my employer provided me for telework and it has given me the absolute blues! When I turn on the computer, JAWS does not speak. So how am I supposed to know when to attempt to log-in? I had the Help Desk call Freedom Scientific to get instructions on starting JAWS at Start Up. However, that does not work. Plus, with laptops being much quieter now, I cannot even determine if the thing is on! Any suggestions or comments? Right now, I make sure I am aided by my roommate prior to him leaving for work, but, if I allow the computer to go into sleep mode, I am lost and the balance of my work day is compromised. I just want to telework like I used to prior to all this security. Help! Thanks, Michelle 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: [JAWS-Users] Microphone for using Cortana
Awesome, Dave look forward to hearing from you off list. Have a great day! BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Moore Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2017 3:21 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Microphone for using Cortana Wow, Brian! I am right here in Columbus, Ohio! I will email you off list! I have a Scull Candy blue tooth head set, that I love. The microphone works really great. Believe it or not, my USB head set is the same Logitech one that you mensioned. You know, the microphone does not work as well for me either with that headset. The recording quality is not nearly as good as with the Blue Tooth Scull Candy head set. I am not sure of the model of that, but my wife bought it for me at Best Buy for $50.00. It is the favorite headset I have owned. Take care, Brian, and it is so great to hear that you are right here a few miles from me LOL! David Moore Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Brian Zolo Sent: Saturday, December 9, 2017 2:20 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Microphone for using Cortana Hi, David, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. I'm looking for a good usb headset or a good Bluetooth headset. I'm a skype user and need a better quality headset microphone than the one in this Logitech h540 headset. I'd love to go wireless either Bluetooth or a good usb wireless headset. Any suggestions will be welcome! Have a great weekend! BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Moore Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2017 2:18 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Microphone for using Cortana Hi! I use Cortana a lot, and I use one of three microphones. I use a USB head set that has a built-in microphone, and Cortana hears me great with that. I have a Blue Tooth Head set with built-in microphone, and Cortana hears that one great as well. Third, I use my built in microphone that came on my laptop, and that works great as well. Cortana is great at understanding you. Just press: Windows+C and you will hear a sound, and ask her about anything, and you will get an answer, or you will get a web page of great search results to read with your screen reader. David Moore Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Fred Adams Sent: Friday, December 8, 2017 6:17 AM To: post jaws-users Subject: [JAWS-Users] Microphone for using Cortana I am using W10, jaws2018 and IE 11 browser and could someone that is using cortana tell or suggest a good microphone for starting out with cortana and knows almost nothing about cortana. I will appreciate any info on this or any other info on cortana. Thanks much,? FRED C. ADAMS W4HC THE NIGHT IS FARSPENT AND THE DAY IS AT HAND 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: [JAWS-Users] Microphone for using Cortana
Hi, David, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. I'm looking for a good usb headset or a good Bluetooth headset. I'm a skype user and need a better quality headset microphone than the one in this Logitech h540 headset. I'd love to go wireless either Bluetooth or a good usb wireless headset. Any suggestions will be welcome! Have a great weekend! BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Moore Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2017 2:18 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Microphone for using Cortana Hi! I use Cortana a lot, and I use one of three microphones. I use a USB head set that has a built-in microphone, and Cortana hears me great with that. I have a Blue Tooth Head set with built-in microphone, and Cortana hears that one great as well. Third, I use my built in microphone that came on my laptop, and that works great as well. Cortana is great at understanding you. Just press: Windows+C and you will hear a sound, and ask her about anything, and you will get an answer, or you will get a web page of great search results to read with your screen reader. David Moore Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Fred Adams Sent: Friday, December 8, 2017 6:17 AM To: post jaws-users Subject: [JAWS-Users] Microphone for using Cortana I am using W10, jaws2018 and IE 11 browser and could someone that is using cortana tell or suggest a good microphone for starting out with cortana and knows almost nothing about cortana. I will appreciate any info on this or any other info on cortana. Thanks much,? FRED C. ADAMS W4HC THE NIGHT IS FARSPENT AND THE DAY IS AT HAND 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: [JAWS-Users] New Computer Not Playing Well with JAWS18
Good afternoon, Annette, Brian Zolo here in Columbus, Ohio. Another thing that may cause this is sound drivers. I've got an dell optoplex desktop at work where jaws sounds get cut off. It's intermittent but it's mighty annoying when it does happen. If you need assistance in getting the correct sound drivers, I'll be happy to assist you. The nice thing with dell machines is that once you have your serial number you can go to support.dell.com and get the right drivers that you need for your machine. Let me know if I can assist you further. Have a blessed day! Turning off special effects in sound settings will definitely help but it's more a matter of sound card drivers. That's definitely one aspect of windows ten that is a pain, grin! BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Whitehead Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 12:30 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] New Computer Not Playing Well with JAWS18 check out the following; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxnUjiGgBaI -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of amca...@verizon.net Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 12:17 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] New Computer Not Playing Well with JAWS18 Hi All, I had to buy a new computer as my 6 plus year old Toshiba bit the dust. JAWS18 latest build is installed on the new laptop which is a Dell 5480 running Windows10. The JAWS volume is jumping all over the place and what JAWS is saying is being clipped off. Here is what I've attempted so far without a fix. Called FS who told me that I had to turn off the special sound effects. Since she did not know how to do this, she recommended that I call Microsoft Disability support. All that the Microsoft support person wanted to do was turn off all sounds. My husband and I have poked around in the various sound settings and cannot find anything. I called back to FS and they had me run a JAWS repair. There was no improvement. I called back to FS yet again, and was told that while she's heard of the problem she has no idea on how to fix it. She did tell me that I need to find sound enhancements for the sound card and figure out which ones to turn off. If anyone can direct me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it. Annette -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Humberto Rodriguez Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 10:00 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Connectivity to server Outlook 2016 Each has its uses, better to use POP3 when you normally check your email from the same computer; better to use IMAP if you travel, or have a home computer and an office computer, also check your mail on the phone, etc. Humberto -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 9:09 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Connectivity to server Outlook 2016 Ah yes. I always forget which one is outgoing mail, and which incoming, but the way you described SMTP and what it does makes it a good deal clearer. I switched back to pop3 because I hated having to delete messages from the server when I was using IMAP. Just seemed like extra time wasted to me. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Humberto Rodriguez Sent: October 20, 2017 7:52 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Connectivity to server Outlook 2016 Good advice, nothing to worry about unless it persists; from time to time, for diverse reasons, Outlook is not able to connect to a mail servier when trying to send and receive, something it normally does when opened and periodically thereafter. POP3 is Post Office Protocol, wherein you actually download your messages from the server to your computer. IMAP is newer, in it you download only the headers, your message remains at the server. SMTP or Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is what sends your messages out to your mail server, which in turn forwards to the next server in the chain and so on to however many are necessary until it reaches the recipient's server, where it awaits access by te recipient, either Online, with POP3 or with IMAP. Regards, Humberto -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 6:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Connectivity to server Outlook 2016 Hello Laura. There are several types of e-mail servers out there, Microsoft Exchange Server being one. Some just require you to set up a username and password; others need you to manually set up port
[JAWS-Users] Assistance with logitech h540 headset
Good morning, folks Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. I just purchased a Logitech h540 headset and it's working fairly well but have two questions. 1. I've made the Logitech h540 headset the default sound device but when I go to bbc world service, the sound comes out my laptop speakers. The other issue I'm having concerns the microphone. Right now, I'm having to use the microphone the internal microphone on the laptop as when I've attempted to use the headset microphone, I'm just not ketting good microphone quality. We're having issues as we're in a hotel right now using Verizon mifi and we're just not getting good signal which is creating problems. Any suggestions on how to address these audio issues will be greatly appreciated. The audio quality for listening is great but the microphone seems to be the weak link in the headset. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. I'm on skype, my skype id is brianzo1. Have a great day! Brian Zolo For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] asking for help for a friend with Jaws 18 and Windows 10
Glad to be able to assist, Miriam! If they need to call during the day, I can be reached at work at 614-692-7124. Have a blessed day! BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Miriam Vieni Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2017 10:26 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] asking for help for a friend with Jaws 18 and Windows 10 Thank you so much.Her name is Sister Dolores. I'm passing on this information and suggesting that she or the convent tech person contact you. Miriam -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Brian Zolo Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2017 10:13 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] asking for help for a friend with Jaws 18 and Windows 10 Good morning, Miriam, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. I'm using windows ten at work and am still on windows 7 here at home. You can add items to your desktop in windows ten though it's not quite as straight forward as in windows 7. I had a good friend of mine add items to my desktop since it was easier for me to work that way. She can type the program into the search box and it will take her right there. Another suggestion is to have her technical person at the convent go to www.classicshell.net and download classic shell for her which will give her the same style that she's used to in windows 7 and can be configured the way she wants. There are tradeoffs in windows ten; you loose functionality with your jaws cursor which is due to structural differences in windows ten though you certainly can use the touch cursor quite effectively. I'm having issues with Microsoft outlook 2013 which I've advised vfo group about and have been told that Microsoft is aware of these issues but want people to go to Microsoft 2016. I'll be happy to assist you further if you'd like. My work e-mail address is brian.c.zolo@mail.mil. Have an awesome day and I'll be happy to assist you further if you need it. BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Miriam Vieni Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2017 9:54 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] asking for help for a friend with Jaws 18 and Windows 10 My friend is an 86 year old Benedictine Sister. She uses her computer to do work for the Xavier Society and to volunteer for Bookshare, along with all of the tasks that are part of her life at the convent. She was using a Windows 7 computer and system access for about 5 years, but the computer crashed. She now has Jaws 18 and Windows 10. It was set up for her by the convent's tech person with some consultation with Freedom Scientific. While we're waiting to see if the person I know, has time to work with her remotely on the phone, I have a question to ask for her. I seem to remember being told that there's a way to set up Windows 10 so that it looks like what we're accustomed to seeing on Windows 7. Is that called the classic view? Is that what she should tell the tech person to set up for her? Right now, she can't get to the internet or to Documents. She would like to be able to get to the desktop with icons, like she could before, and to Documents. Miriam 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: [JAWS-Users] asking for help for a friend with Jaws 18 and Windows 10
Good morning, Miriam, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. I'm using windows ten at work and am still on windows 7 here at home. You can add items to your desktop in windows ten though it's not quite as straight forward as in windows 7. I had a good friend of mine add items to my desktop since it was easier for me to work that way. She can type the program into the search box and it will take her right there. Another suggestion is to have her technical person at the convent go to www.classicshell.net and download classic shell for her which will give her the same style that she's used to in windows 7 and can be configured the way she wants. There are tradeoffs in windows ten; you loose functionality with your jaws cursor which is due to structural differences in windows ten though you certainly can use the touch cursor quite effectively. I'm having issues with Microsoft outlook 2013 which I've advised vfo group about and have been told that Microsoft is aware of these issues but want people to go to Microsoft 2016. I'll be happy to assist you further if you'd like. My work e-mail address is brian.c.zolo@mail.mil. Have an awesome day and I'll be happy to assist you further if you need it. BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Miriam Vieni Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2017 9:54 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] asking for help for a friend with Jaws 18 and Windows 10 My friend is an 86 year old Benedictine Sister. She uses her computer to do work for the Xavier Society and to volunteer for Bookshare, along with all of the tasks that are part of her life at the convent. She was using a Windows 7 computer and system access for about 5 years, but the computer crashed. She now has Jaws 18 and Windows 10. It was set up for her by the convent's tech person with some consultation with Freedom Scientific. While we're waiting to see if the person I know, has time to work with her remotely on the phone, I have a question to ask for her. I seem to remember being told that there's a way to set up Windows 10 so that it looks like what we're accustomed to seeing on Windows 7. Is that called the classic view? Is that what she should tell the tech person to set up for her? Right now, she can't get to the internet or to Documents. She would like to be able to get to the desktop with icons, like she could before, and to Documents. Miriam 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/
[JAWS-Users] Proboem with outlook 2013 and jaws 18 on windows ten
Good afternoon, folks, Brian Zolo here from Gahanna, Ohio. I'm using jaws 18 on windows ten at work in conjunction with outlook 2013 and one disconcerting thing I've noticed is that when trying to add a mailbox, jaws no longer says the mailbox names when you're doing a search like it did in earlier versions of outlook and previous versions of windows. Now, jaws just says not selected. Another thing I'm noticing is that jaws is no longer speaking the various tabs when you're in outlook options. Sure would appreciate finding out whether others have experienced this and what remedial action you've taken to resolve this issue. Brian Zolo For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[JAWS-Users] Malware bytes question and download managers
Good morning, listers, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. I downloaded malware bytes and it's telling me that I'm running a trial version. Where do I go to get malware bytes free? My other questions involves download managers. I'm using internet explorer eleven on a windows 7 64-bit machine and especially during the evening my downloads get interrupted. I used to use free download manager but wonder wheter there are other good accessible download managers that you folks can recommend. I sent this message out over the weekend but it never got to the list. Really appreciate this list, have a great day1 BZ! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[JAWS-Users] Looking for a good vpn
Good evening listers, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio, feel free to call me BZ, grin! I'm looking for a good vpn that works well with jaws. I've been looking around at private internet access and freedome from f-secure. I know that there are lots of vpn's out there but just wanted to get feedback on what has worked well for folks. Thanks so much, have a great weekend1 Really enjoy the list! BZ! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[JAWS-Users] Heading not found in microsoft word 2013
Good evening, listers, Brian Zolo here from Gahanna, Ohio. I'm using Microsoft word 2013 at work and when I need to edit a file and when starting a new line when I try to type at first jaws jsays heading not found. If I then go to the file tab and escape back out, then I can type just fine. Does anyone know why this is happening? Really enjoy the list. BZ! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] How to turn off jaws saying space marker in Microsoft word?
We'll definitely give that a try! BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 5:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] How to turn off jaws saying space marker in Microsoft word? Try pressing shift plus control plus 8 key on the numbers row, above the letters. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Brian Zolo Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 5:19 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] How to turn off jaws saying space marker in microsoft word? Good afternoon, listers, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. When my wife brings up a document in Microsoft word 2013, if you use say line, jaws says space marker. If she uses say all, things read fine. How does she turn this off? Really enjoy the list, enjoy your evening! BZ! 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/
[JAWS-Users] How to turn off jaws saying space marker in microsoft word?
Good afternoon, listers, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. When my wife brings up a document in Microsoft word 2013, if you use say line, jaws says space marker. If she uses say all, things read fine. How does she turn this off? Really enjoy the list, enjoy your evening! BZ! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[JAWS-Users] Update on playing dvd's
Good evening, listers, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. Just wanted to give you an update on my adventure with playing dvd's. I did check in device manager and did set my dvd drive to the U.S. region for dvd's and then again attempted to play the new dvd I got of the movie Lincoln. When I inserted my dvd, I was presented with a menus asking me whether I wanted to play the dvd using power dvd or vlc media player which I do have installed. I chose vlc media player and the introductory music started playing and once I hit enter the movie did play successfully. There are keyboard shortcuts that can be used for vlc media player so I'll do further exploring of this application but also wanted to get your thoughts with regard to an application that I tried several years ago called dvd audio extractor. I see from the dvd audio extractor web site that blue ray discs are now supported and I have considering getting an external usb blueray drive. Any suggestions as to good blueray drives to get? I'm really enjoying the list and appreciate your patience with a rookie when it comes to playing dvd's, grin! I've received some great dvd's in the last few years but haven't felt very confident as I wanted to find accessible software so that K can enjoy them to the fullest. Have a great week! bZ! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[JAWS-Users] Playing dvd's with power dvd version 12
Good afternoon, folks, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio on a beautiful day. I just got a new movie on dvd and wanted to view the movie. I inserted the dvd and power dvd came up and this machine is windows 7 64-bit and I was asked whether I wanted to play the dvd using power dvd version 12. I chose play with power dvd and the dvd started playing but it constantly keeps going back to playing the music at the beginning of the movie. I ejected the dvd but wondered what the keyboard shortcuts are in power dvd or whether there are more navigable solutions ou there to playing dvd's. I do have vlc media player but I haven't installed it yet. I confess that I'm new to handling dvd's as I do have lots of dvd's with old western tv series that I'd love to be able to play but have been hesitant because I wanted the best and accessible player to play dvd's. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Have a great day! bZ1 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp
Hi, Becky, no, using an analog headset. BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky Buckner Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 7:49 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp I wonder if he is using external speakers that are not properly connected. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" <ow...@jaws-users.com> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 7:06 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp > Although he sounds a little flippant which I am sure he did not mean the > fact is it does sound like all of the bases have been covered. > > I read every email on here and the guys have come across with some good > stuff. > > -Original Message- > From: Dave > Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 10:16 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp > > All I can suggest is to have your hearing aids checked for wax buildup. > You've covered everything else. > > Dave > Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer > > > - Original Message - > From: "Brian Zolo" <bz...@wowway.com> > To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 10:31 > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp > > > Hey there, dave. Definitely have checked that as well. No problems with > mute. BZ! > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Dave > Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 12:34 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp > > Brian, > > Any possibility your mute button is set for your sound output? Are you > using > a different sound output from your JAWS speech? Each has its own mute > button. > > Dave > Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer > > > - Original Message - > From: "Brian Zolo" <bz...@wowway.com> > To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 08:19 > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp > > > Hi, Dave. Yes, have raised the volume but it doesn't make any difference. > Thanks for responding! BZ! > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of David Whitehead > Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 10:45 AM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp > > Hello there; > > Are you sure that the volume isn't turned down? > > Open a file/tune, > Once the tune is loaded and playing, press the up arrow, to raise the > volume. > > > > Statistics are like a bikini. What they reveal is suggestive, but > what they conceal is vital. > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Brian Zolo > Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 10:19 AM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp > > Good morning, listers, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. I'm attempting > to > assist my wife to solve a problem with winamp on her laptop which is an hp > zbook z17 running 64-bit windows 7 professional with 8 gigs of ram. > Winamp > will play the file as you can tell that the file is playing when you use > the > jump to time command control plus j. The problem is we can't get any > sound. > I've uninstalled winamp gotten it out of program files x86 as well as > application data and then have reinstalled it but still can't get any > sound. > I've switched the sound sources from Microsoft mapper and also changed > plugins from direct sound to wave out and vise versa and it still doesn't > change things the file is playing but with no sound. Yet windows media > player will paly just fine. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. > Have a great day! BZ1 > > 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp
Hey there, Scorpio, I'll definitely give your suggestion a try1 Thanks so much! BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Scorpio Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 9:30 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp Hi Brian, Have you actually gone into the volume mixer to check that the Winamp volume is set to maximum? I'm not sure if this started in Windows 7 or not, but in Windows 8.1 and 10, each application has individual volume controls that you can minimize or maximize to your preference. If you have an application with a loud opening track of work and you can hear Jaws, you can actually lower the volume for that particular application until you are able to hear Jaws again. You'll have to go to the icon on your system tray, press your applications key or shift+F10, or, using Jaws utility, press insert+F11 to go to the list of system tray applications, arrow to the volume icon, then tab to the right single click button and press the spacebar. This will bring up a context menu, at which point, you can just arrow down to "Open Volume Mixer..." and press enter to activate it. When the volume mixer opens, tab several times until you reach the section for the Winamp volume, and make sure it maximized. One thing you might try before the above step, just to rule out a Winamp or Jaws problem, is to make sure that you have the Winamp volume set to 100% using the Jaws hotkeys of control+alt+slash, beside your period key just below your semi-colon. This will make sure that this is not a Jaws bug of some kind and will raise your volume control properly. Hope this helps. Scorpio -Original Message----- From: Brian Zolo Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 11:19 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp Hi, Dave. Yes, have raised the volume but it doesn't make any difference. Thanks for responding! BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Whitehead Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 10:45 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp Hello there; Are you sure that the volume isn't turned down? Open a file/tune, Once the tune is loaded and playing, press the up arrow, to raise the volume. Statistics are like a bikini. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Brian Zolo Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 10:19 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp Good morning, listers, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. I'm attempting to assist my wife to solve a problem with winamp on her laptop which is an hp zbook z17 running 64-bit windows 7 professional with 8 gigs of ram. Winamp will play the file as you can tell that the file is playing when you use the jump to time command control plus j. The problem is we can't get any sound. I've uninstalled winamp gotten it out of program files x86 as well as application data and then have reinstalled it but still can't get any sound. I've switched the sound sources from Microsoft mapper and also changed plugins from direct sound to wave out and vise versa and it still doesn't change things the file is playing but with no sound. Yet windows media player will paly just fine. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Have a great day! BZ1 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: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp
Yes, definitely did that as well. BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 12:32 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp Brian, Check your settings. Make sure that the output is being directed to your sound card or default sound output. Dave Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" <ow...@jaws-users.com> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 09:18 Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp If it raised the volume then how did it not make any difference? -Original Message- From: Brian Zolo Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 11:19 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp Hi, Dave. Yes, have raised the volume but it doesn't make any difference. Thanks for responding! BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Whitehead Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 10:45 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp Hello there; Are you sure that the volume isn't turned down? Open a file/tune, Once the tune is loaded and playing, press the up arrow, to raise the volume. Statistics are like a bikini. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Brian Zolo Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 10:19 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp Good morning, listers, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. I'm attempting to assist my wife to solve a problem with winamp on her laptop which is an hp zbook z17 running 64-bit windows 7 professional with 8 gigs of ram. Winamp will play the file as you can tell that the file is playing when you use the jump to time command control plus j. The problem is we can't get any sound. I've uninstalled winamp gotten it out of program files x86 as well as application data and then have reinstalled it but still can't get any sound. I've switched the sound sources from Microsoft mapper and also changed plugins from direct sound to wave out and vise versa and it still doesn't change things the file is playing but with no sound. Yet windows media player will paly just fine. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Have a great day! BZ1 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/ David Ferrin You don't have to be crazy to run a list like this, but it does 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/
[JAWS-Users] Can't get sound from winamp
Good morning, listers, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. I'm attempting to assist my wife to solve a problem with winamp on her laptop which is an hp zbook z17 running 64-bit windows 7 professional with 8 gigs of ram. Winamp will play the file as you can tell that the file is playing when you use the jump to time command control plus j. The problem is we can't get any sound. I've uninstalled winamp gotten it out of program files x86 as well as application data and then have reinstalled it but still can't get any sound. I've switched the sound sources from Microsoft mapper and also changed plugins from direct sound to wave out and vise versa and it still doesn't change things the file is playing but with no sound. Yet windows media player will paly just fine. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Have a great day! BZ1 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Winamp not playing files
Thanks, Becky! Sure wish I could figure out what's going on! Appreciate your suggestion1 BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky Buckner Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2017 6:12 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Winamp not playing files This happened to me once with Winamp and the problem was that the volume was all the way down. If you can go through the motions of playing, then hold down the up arrow, the sound may come back. Just a thought. Good luck. Becky - Original Message - From: "Brian Zolo" <bz...@wowway.com> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2017 5:36 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Winamp not playing files > Good afternoon, listers, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio feel free to > call > me BZ, grin! My wife can't play any files in winamp. I checked the usual > things, file associations, output plugins, etc. I uninstalled winamp even > deleted the winamp folder in program files x86 since this is a windws 7 > 64-bit system. I then reinstalled winamp and still files won't play. If > I > use windows media player, files will play. Anu suggestions will be > greatly > appreciated. We're using jaws version 18 patch 2738. This is an HP zbook > z17 laptop. Thanks again for any assistance. bZ! > > 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/
[JAWS-Users] Winamp not playing files
Good afternoon, listers, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio feel free to call me BZ, grin! My wife can't play any files in winamp. I checked the usual things, file associations, output plugins, etc. I uninstalled winamp even deleted the winamp folder in program files x86 since this is a windws 7 64-bit system. I then reinstalled winamp and still files won't play. If I use windows media player, files will play. Anu suggestions will be greatly appreciated. We're using jaws version 18 patch 2738. This is an HP zbook z17 laptop. Thanks again for any assistance. bZ! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Looking for good accessible weather site
We'll do1 BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jyandt.mar...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, April 07, 2017 4:43 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Looking for good accessible weather site Brian: I just tried the Acuweather site that was suggested previously, and it works fairly well with JAWS. Give it a whirl. Jerry -Original Message- From: Brian Zolo Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 2:48 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Looking for good accessible weather site Good afternoon, listers, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. U sed to use braille.wunderground.com but they now just give the temperature for your area and not the forecast. I'm looking for a good weather site as I want to keep up on forecasts and also monitor severe weather. Thanks so much! bZ! 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: [JAWS-Users] Unsubscribe please
Hi, Jennifer, Brian Zolo here, sure will miss him1 I'll be praying for you1 BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Allen Childs Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 10:44 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Unsubscribe please My husband Allen enjoyed being a member of this group, but he passed away February 4th 2017 Due to strep pneumonia and acute respitory failure. He was a wonderful, amazing guy and will always be loved and forever missed. Sincerely, Jennifer Childs (his wife) 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/
[JAWS-Users] Looking for good accessible weather site
Good afternoon, listers, Brian Zolo here in Gahanna, Ohio. U sed to use braille.wunderground.com but they now just give the temperature for your area and not the forecast. I'm looking for a good weather site as I want to keep up on forecasts and also monitor severe weather. Thanks so much! bZ! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS cursor can not read the screen but says blank, blank, blank ...
Thanks so much! Definitely will give this a try1 BZ! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Subash Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 5:01 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS cursor can not read the screen but says blank, blank, blank ... Hi Brian, to use the touch cursor, hold down the shift key and press the + (plus) key ( PC cursor key) on the numeric. Then left, right, up and down arrows keys to navigate. Use the space key to activate the task you want to perform. Pressing the plus key twice will deactivate the touch cursor. hth -Original Message- From: Brian Zolo Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 12:19 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS cursor can not read the screen but says blank, blank, blank ... Good morning folks. I'm Brian Zolo and I'm located in Gahanna, Ohio, feel free to call me BZ, grin! I'm having a issue with windows ten at work with the department of Defense. When I was on windows 7, I use use the jaws cursor to navigate to the list of classifications that come up as part of the e-mail markings validator application that comes up when sending an e-mail message on the classified side. I could then route the pc cursor to the jaws cursor and then up and down arrow to the desired classification and then tab to the list of countries and check the desired checkbox, etc. Now, in wndows ten, when I attempt to use the jaws cursor, it just says blank. I now am not able to send out e-mail messages on the classified side until I can get this matter resolved. E-mail messages are essential as part of my job as I work extensively with our coalition partners in problem resolution. I've heard frequent reference to using the touch cursor in windows ten applications; can someone point me to good instructions in using the touch cursor when navigating with the jaws cursor doesn't work? Thanks so much, have a great weekend! bZ1 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jason White Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 11:14 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS cursor can not read the screen but says blank, blank, blank ... The JAWS cursor works on the Windows 10 machine here, except in some of the relatively new Windows 10 applications (e.g., Settings), where I need to use the Touch Cursor instead. I think this is related to how newer applications build their graphical interfaces. You really need to use the touch cursor for these. 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: [JAWS-Users] JAWS cursor can not read the screen but says blank, blank, blank ...
Good morning folks. I'm Brian Zolo and I'm located in Gahanna, Ohio, feel free to call me BZ, grin! I'm having a issue with windows ten at work with the department of Defense. When I was on windows 7, I use use the jaws cursor to navigate to the list of classifications that come up as part of the e-mail markings validator application that comes up when sending an e-mail message on the classified side. I could then route the pc cursor to the jaws cursor and then up and down arrow to the desired classification and then tab to the list of countries and check the desired checkbox, etc. Now, in wndows ten, when I attempt to use the jaws cursor, it just says blank. I now am not able to send out e-mail messages on the classified side until I can get this matter resolved. E-mail messages are essential as part of my job as I work extensively with our coalition partners in problem resolution. I've heard frequent reference to using the touch cursor in windows ten applications; can someone point me to good instructions in using the touch cursor when navigating with the jaws cursor doesn't work? Thanks so much, have a great weekend! bZ1 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jason White Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 11:14 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS cursor can not read the screen but says blank, blank, blank ... The JAWS cursor works on the Windows 10 machine here, except in some of the relatively new Windows 10 applications (e.g., Settings), where I need to use the Touch Cursor instead. I think this is related to how newer applications build their graphical interfaces. You really need to use the touch cursor for these. 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/
