Re: [JAWS-Users] c cleaner
Sure it's accessible with Jaws as it is just a dialog-based program. It is free for both personal and commercial use. I personally found it reliable when working with disk monitoring and registry. It will even remove some cookies from your browser cache. For maintenance purposes, you might also consider having a good firewall program like Zone Alarm or WinPatrol. These will make sure that your computer does not attract unnecessary attention from the network. Also you may try the Sophos Rootkit Revealer to clean your PC of any rootkits. Ishe On 10/14/2010 2:28 PM, Kathy Pingstock wrote: I have heard that a lot of blind persons are using this. Is this free program good for cleaning your registry pretty well? I really do not know a lot of about it and would like some feedback. I do have Microsoft essentials on my machine what other programs as far as maintenance do I need? Thanks Kathy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -- May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to make you happy. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] c cleaner
You can still have the firewall to protect that wireless network from any attack. Anyway, you can worry about firewall when you are part of a big network, for example when you connect your laptop wireless network to the Internet or another network. Most hardware hubs may provide some form of firewall, but an added layer of security is always a bonus when dealing with a large-scale attack such as computer hacking. On 10/14/2010 6:18 PM, Kathy Pingstock wrote: I have a hub that networks both of my laptops to bewireless, should I still have a firewall as well? -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 9:57 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] c cleaner Sure it's accessible with Jaws as it is just a dialog-based program. It is free for both personal and commercial use. I personally found it reliable when working with disk monitoring and registry. It will even remove some cookies from your browser cache. For maintenance purposes, you might also consider having a good firewall program like Zone Alarm or WinPatrol. These will make sure that your computer does not attract unnecessary attention from the network. Also you may try the Sophos Rootkit Revealer to clean your PC of any rootkits. Ishe On 10/14/2010 2:28 PM, Kathy Pingstock wrote: I have heard that a lot of blind persons are using this. Is this free program good for cleaning your registry pretty well? I really do not know a lot of about it and would like some feedback. I do have Microsoft essentials on my machine what other programs as far as maintenance do I need? Thanks Kathy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -- May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to make you happy. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] c cleaner
Just another malware fighter out there. It is not part of CCleaner. I just referred to it as part of recommending other tools which may be used for PC maintenance. You can learn more bout the Sophos anti-Rootkit here http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html On 10/14/2010 7:44 PM, Francis E. Khan wrote: What is this sophos rootkit revealer and is it in the C cleaner and if not, where is it? - Original Message - From: Ishe Chinyoka chiny...@chinyoka-educational.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] c cleaner Sure it's accessible with Jaws as it is just a dialog-based program. It is free for both personal and commercial use. I personally found it reliable when working with disk monitoring and registry. It will even remove some cookies from your browser cache. For maintenance purposes, you might also consider having a good firewall program like Zone Alarm or WinPatrol. These will make sure that your computer does not attract unnecessary attention from the network. Also you may try the Sophos Rootkit Revealer to clean your PC of any rootkits. Ishe On 10/14/2010 2:28 PM, Kathy Pingstock wrote: I have heard that a lot of blind persons are using this. Is this free program good for cleaning your registry pretty well? I really do not know a lot of about it and would like some feedback. I do have Microsoft essentials on my machine what other programs as far as maintenance do I need? Thanks Kathy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -- May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to make you happy. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -- May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to make you happy. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Repeating a track in windows Media Player
You can just create a playlist with one song in it, then Tab to Repeat button. Press spacebar to activate the Repeat. Well, as an aside, I have switched to KLite Megapack with Media Player Classic Cinema to avoid some of these problems. But try that anyway. Ishe On 10/13/10, Dujari, Prateek prateek.duj...@intel.com wrote: Hello, How do I set a song to repeat in WMP? Is there a hot key combo to turn repeat on and off? Prateek For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] open office
It was supposed to be working with screen readers if you had that Java Access Bridge, but the problem is that it was long dropped from Sun support. Now it's part of Oracle, perhaps new steps to improve accessibility will be taken. Most Java programs seem to have these quirks anyway. Ishe On 10/13/10, wayne smith waynesoundsm...@earthlink.net wrote: I agree-I had the same experience and ordered MS Office 2007 from Amazon. They claim in their documentation that they are trying to be accessible but I think they are not trying very hard or they would have some blind users sending them feedback. Sometimes you get what you pay for. Wayne -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dujari, Prateek Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 10:44 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] open office No there are parts of openoffice that are inaccessible and these are scattered throughout openoffice. I tried it and then found the inaccessibility and my frustration with it was a deal breaker. Prateek -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kathy Pingstock Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7:49 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] open office Does JAWS work with the program open office? For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] INTERNET EXPLORER 8 PROBLEMS
Hi, it could be that the code used is not recognised by IE: just one problem with client scripting. Most of it may be proprietary or not yet recognised by another browser. Did you try the same code with PHP for server-side scripting? (Just my opinion) Hope this sheds a bit of light. Ishe We all have the right to be wrong in our opinions but not in our facts. - Original Message - From: Marvin Hunkin startrekc...@gmail.com To: JAWS-USERS-LIST@JAWS-USERS.COM Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 5:33 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] INTERNET EXPLORER 8 PROBLEMS HI. DID A TUTORIAL FROM JEFF DURRUM ON HTTP://WWW.BLINDGEEKS.ORG AND FOR SOME STRANGE REASON. INTERNET EXPLORER 8. DOES NOT SHOW ME THE RESULTS OF A PAGE. WRITING A JAVASCRIPT APPLICATION. A SHOPPING CART. WHERE YOU SELECT ITEMS AND PRCIES IN A DROP DOWN COMBO BOX, AND THEN ENTER A QUANTITY IN A EDIT BOX. THEN CLICK THE ADD TO SHOPPING CART BUTTON. A MESSAGE POPS UP SAYING THE ITEM WAS ADDED. THEN YOU CLICK ON THE VIEW SHOPPING CART. WHICH TAKES YOU TO A PAGE, AND SHOW YOU THE TOTAL PRICES , TAXES, AND TOTALS OF THE ITEMS PURCHASED. THEN YOU HAVE A COMPLETE YOUR SHOPPING CART BUTTON, WHICH CLEARS OUT ALL YOUR TOTALS. AND PRESENTS YOU WITH A MESSAGE. TO CHECK OUT OR YOUR ITEMS ARE COMPLETE. BUT IT IS NOT WORKING IN INTERNET EXPLORER 8. SO DO I UNINSTALL, TRY REINSTALLING. WAS WORKING LAST WEEK, BUT NOT NOW. WORKS IN FIREFOX. ANY IDEAS. TRIED SETTING THE PRIVACY TO 40 % AND TRIED SETTING THE SECURITY OPTIONS AND ALLOWING ACTIVE EX CONTENT. BUT DID NOT STILL WORK. SO ANY IDEAS, OTHER PROGRAMS, ACTIVE EX I COULD INSTALL. TEARING MY HAIR OUT. THANK YOU. MARVIN. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Winzip V14.5 and JAWS
Hi, I find Winrar great. I think one thing worth noting is that all these compression utilities cannot be dismissed easily just as we do other applications. I mean you can not use one utility at the exclusion of the other: it is just a matter of knowing what kind of archives are you comfortable working with, taking into account your cronies and contacts' machines. This is because Winrar is good in areas like creating RAR formats: this cannot be done by any other utility. Of course, WinZip and 7zip plus a host of other archivers can open RAR formats. So if you are interested in creating RAR formats, Winrar is your application. On the other hand, just like what Scorpio indicated, if you are interested in creating ZIPX format (the new format supported by WinZip), no other utility can do that. I cannot enumerate the advantages of Zipx over the traditional Zip format, but suffice to state that I find this format more secure and reliable. If you wish to store files for your own consumption later, I urge you not to hesitate to invest in WinZip 14. The fact that you may have cronies who are not yet up to the latest gear shouldn't hinder you from investing in the latest app: just make sure to simply create a Zip archive for those people who are not using the latest WinZip program. So in short, it is a matter of preference: WinRar is my own personal preference and I fell in love with it since version 2.xx and I never regreted my decision: WinRar archives to me are compact and cannot be easily cracked by brute force programs. Just my thoughts: but I encourage you to go ahead and get WinZip 14 -- those ribbons are lovely and you will still be used to them as you did with Office 2007. If you can, simply get both utilities as they will be handy for different situations. Wish you all the best, Cheers, Ishe For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and Safari
Safari is a native Mac browser, and unless you are running it in virtual machine, I doubt that JAWS supports Safari at the moment. - Original Message - From: Ming chungchim...@yahoo.com.hk To: jaws jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:26 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and Safari does anyone know tha the Safari web browser can use with Jaws? thanks Ming tel: 6421 9950 msn/window live messenger chung_chiming_2...@hotmail.com skype: chungchiming9950 blog/ xanga http://www.xanga.com/chungchiming For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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 and Safari
Safari is a native browser for Mac and highly accessible with VoiceOver. Unless you are running it in a virtual box such as VMWare, I am not sure JAWS can support Safari as a PC app. - Original Message - From: Ming chungchim...@yahoo.com.hk To: jaws jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:26 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and Safari does anyone know tha the Safari web browser can use with Jaws? thanks Ming tel: 6421 9950 msn/window live messenger chung_chiming_2...@hotmail.com skype: chungchiming9950 blog/ xanga http://www.xanga.com/chungchiming For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] deleting a bookmark
Hi Go to Bookmarks: select the bookmark in question. On that bookmark, press the App key and arrow you will find Delete. - Original Message - From: caroline ward sab...@skybest.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 2:44 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] deleting a bookmark Hello I have enjoyed your information about fire fox but when I try to delete a bookmark I go to my app key but I don't have delete on my list do you know what is wrong thanks a lot for your help Caroline my e-mail address is sab...@skybest.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 11 windows 7 and office 2010.
Sure it works well with JAWS. - Original Message - From: Jim Rawls jazzpi...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 2:06 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] jaws 11 windows 7 and office 2010. Does Jaws work well with this program? Jim For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Fw: problem with email
Hi I suspect that you might've had problems with your smtp settings in Outlook 2007. Anyway, here are settings you can do in Outlook 2007 and try sending a test mail to your AOL account to see whether you can now send or receive mails: taken from http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=86375 // Begin direct text from Google If POP isn't working properly for you, please ensure that your settings are identical to those listed below. Even small differences may prevent Gmail's POP service from functioning properly. E-Mail Accounts tab table with 2 columns and 8 rows Your Name: (optional) E-mail address: (your Gmail address, including '@gmail.com') Incoming mail server (POP3): pop.gmail.com Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.gmail.com User Name: (your Gmail address, including '@gmail.com') Password: (your Gmail password) Remember password: (optional) Log on using Secure Password Authentication: disabled table end More Settings: Outgoing Server tab table with 2 columns and 2 rows My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication: enabled Use same settings as my incoming mail server: selected table end More Settings: Advanced tab table with 2 columns and 6 rows Incoming server (POP3): 995 This server requires a secure connection (SSL) enabled Outgoing server (SMTP): 587 Use the following type of encrypted connection TLS Server Timeouts (Greater than 1 minute, we recommend 5) Leave a copy of messages on the server disabled table end updated 1/29/2009 //End Direct Text from Google Ishe - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 4:30 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Fw: problem with email This should have gone to the list and not directly to me. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Kimsan Song To: ow...@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 11:42 PM Subject: problem with email Hi I would post to the list but I cannot seem to send messages so I hope this email will find you in great spirits. Here's my situation. I cannot seem to send messages,using my outlook 2007. Had a gmail account but after googling and googling and trying everything, I have been unsuccessful to send emails. So I deleted my gmail account from outlook and now I am using my aol.com. account. It would seem that I can send temails from aol.com but from outlook I cannot. Would you be able to 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] Avast and Jaws
Hi, I once experienced frustration with Avast in the same way: but you can't delete it from the Explorer. Go to your Add/Remove programs in the Control Panel. When you get the Avast item from the listbox, select Remove. Now from this point on, Avast uses the logic that no sane person other than a malware would choose to remove it. So it displays a countdown timer with the question: Are you sure you would like to remove Avast? (n=30...) Unfortunately, this message seems not to be accessible using JAWS in this latest Avast edition, so you must use the JAWS cursor. Place your cursor on the Yes part of it and simulate a left mouse button click to dismiss the message before the end of 30 seconds. If you are slow, it will tell you that uninstallation couldn't complete due to an error. Right now I prefer Microsoft Essentials or Eset Nod32 which I find their interfaces accesible. Wish you the best. - Original Message - From: Elaine elaine.d...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Avast and Jaws Hi hmmm...that could be a problem, it's not in the usual places. I cant find it in my programs, cant uninstall it neither. wondered if I found the program in windows explorer, could I delete it from there. any ideas? thanks Elaine - Original Message - From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 5:07 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Avast and Jaws It is, but make sure you get rid of the other program. Sounds as it is still lurking some where on your computer For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Selecting text in Word
Place the cursor to the starting point and press F8. Move to the end point using your arrow keys. as you move your arrow key, selection will be made. after satisfied that you've selected enough chunk of text, you can then press the copy key (CTRL+C). Cheers, Ishe - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: Jaws-Users List jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 11:51 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Selecting text in Word Hi All; I have a 14 page Word document and I would like to select and copy just 1 page out of this document. How do I do this? Also, how would I select and copy just ½ of 1 page of this Word doc? I am running XPSP3 Home, Office Home2002, Jaws10 latest. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS
I think she refers that using this key behaves like JAWS key in most, but not all cases. On my laptop, it will do so for instance pressing the function key and the semicolon is like pressing the CAPSLOCK (acting as JAWS key) to make a plus (or a PC cursor). The function key helps to turn the right side of the laptop keyboard into the numpad, the function that the Capslock working as the JAWS key does so. However, pressing it with the F12 for time, I never tried that. I think you will need to first assign this key in your global keymap file for that. However, I find using the function key for other tasks easier such as pressing it with the left arrow key to work as a HOME Key, with the right arrow key to make an END key, with the down arrow to make a PAGE Down etc. - Original Message - From: Ijemmer Ramos ijemmerjo...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:53 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS What do you mean? When you press that function key, that is the key to the right of the left control in combination with other keys, F12 for instance, does it say the time? Or if you press that key wit F11, does it invoke the system tray thing? Is that what you mean by that being a JAWS key also? Because if that's what you mean, I can say that not all laptops behave like that so it would be quite confusing if you call that JAWS key by definition. But if I did not understand what you mean, kindly clarify your post here because it is really confusing to some. Thanks - Original Message - From: Deanne Miller jawsstude...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 5:23 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS The caps lock key absolutely doubles as the jaws key on a laptop. There is, though, a key on all of the laptops I have used, as well as my Acer netbook, that functions as a jaws key. It is the second key in from the left on the bottom row of keys, just to the right of the control key. Officially, I think it's called the function key, but don't quote me on that. I have worked as a computer trainer/technician for about three years now, and I've found this key on all of the laptops I have used, including my own. I have fouhnd that it performs very nearly all of the same functions as the caps lock key on a laptop. It's simply another option, that's all. Deanne -- Original Message - From: Baracco, Andrew W andrew.bara...@va.gov To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 9:00 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS This is one of many situations where using the expression JAWS key may not be helpful. I think it is preferable to call keys by their standard names. If you are using JAWS in its laptop configuration, the so called JAWS key is actually the CAPS LOCK key, and I think it would be more helpful to use that description. Andy -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Josh Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 4:23 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS Thank you, you taught me something new today because my insert key is the second key from the right across the top row. - Original Message - From: Deanne Miller jawsstude...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 4:54 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS Some laptops have an insert key, often on the top row, second key from the right. Also, often there is a jaws key on the bottom row, second from the left, just to the right of the control key. If you hold down the jaws key, the nine keys, JKL, UIO, and 7 8 9, have the number pad functions. Holding down the caps lock key and pressing these keys performs other reading functions. Experiment with your laptop and see what happens. Also, don't forget about Insert plus 1, keyboard help. You might experiment with your laptop using keyboard help and learn how it functions. That's how I learned to use both of mine. HTH Deanne - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 4:24 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS Check the help menu under updates. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Josh lawdog...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 6:53 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS Jaws Users, I have been using my Dell 1545 laptop with an external number pad. My question to the list is what is the learning curve if I decided to do away with the external number pad and just use the keys on the keyboard? Is there any tutorials on this topic anywhere? I have Jaws 10 and my windows is XP. thanks for all help offered on this matter. I
Re: [JAWS-Users] Voice profiles?
It can go there, just press it to install your chosen voice. Knowledge humbles great men, astonishes the common man, and puffs up the little man. - Original Message - From: Pedro Romero phre...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Voice profiles? Hello. When I downloaded one of the Realspeak voices, the file went to My Documents folder. Where should this file go? Any help 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: [JAWS-Users] MESSAGE RULES
Hi Try this: 1. Go to Tools in OE. 2. Arrow to Message Rules, there is a submenu. 3. Select Mail, and press Enter. 4. The first box lists all the possible conditions: pick one that best fits the mail to be affected. For instance, all mail from this list may be best described as Where the To refers to Some People. Press a space bar to highlight this condition. 5. Tab to the next group of actions: here the action refers to what OE must do with the mail fitting the condition so chosen. From this, choose one action, for example Move to the Folder. 6. Tab to the next field where you get a summary of your choices: Use your arrow keys to the line that reads the condition: press the Enter key while the cursor is on this line. An editable field would open where you must enter an address of people to be addressed. If you are not sure of the addresses, you can choose to get this info from your address book. Click OK. Next, arrow to the line that highlights the action: while the cursor is on this line, press the Enter key as you did with the condition. This time, OE will open a folder list dialog where you have to pick one folder where those mails must be moved to. If the folders do not reflect your mood or the way you want to mirror the subject, you can tab to NEW... to create a new folder, The highlight will be placed on your newly created folder. After this press OK. After this step that involves so much, tab to the last field. 7. This step is optional: you are asked to give your rule a name: you can type in any sensible name that reflects the main content of the mails you are moving to this folder, for example Blind computing for mails from this list. Then press OK. From now on, all mails matching your conditions will be directed to this folder. Cheers, Ishe Knowledge humbles great men, astonishes the common man, and puffs up the little man. - Original Message - From: Josh lawdog...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 8:23 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] MESSAGE RULES JAWS Users, I use O.E. and I am having trouble setting up a message rule that works all the time. I can set one up and it will move the messages that are currently in my inbox but after that they continue to come to my inbox rather than the folder that has been assigned. I go back into message rules to see about editing the message rule but it says there is no message rule. I know I will be directed to the groups page but I cannot access the page as I do not know my password and when requesting my password I never recieve it. Can someone help me out with either accessing the groups page or setting up the message rule I am forgetting a step or something because initially it works as it should. Thanks for any help offered. I use JAWS 10 shoudl you need this information J.P. Smith FACEBOOK URL: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1636304606 For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Voice profiles?
Hi Press enter on that file in My Documents (the one you downloaded from the web). It will start installing. Follow the guide on screen: for example, being asked whether you are sure you want to install the voice. After installation, JAWS wil tell you that you need to restart your system. Do so. When you restart, you will see your new voice as one of the listed profiles. - Original Message - From: Pedro Romero phre...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 9:24 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Voice profiles? Thank you. I have done this but when I press Insert+Control+S I still see only the factory defaults for Solo Direct Factory. What am I doing wrong? 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: [JAWS-Users] Converting .DOC or .TXT files to PDF
here it is: http://www.cutepdf.com/products/cutepdf/writer.asp - Original Message - From: Bob t...@squashyware.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 5:25 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Converting .DOC or .TXT files to PDF Google for cutepdf I am not sure how accessible the installer is but once it is installed (as a printer) you can print to it through the print dialogue box and it will save a pdf for you. On 21/06/2010 15:29, Potter, Kurtis wrote: In Word 2007 in the save as dialog box, one of the options is PDF. I do not have 2002 so can't check but maybe one of the options is to save as PDF in that version as well. Thanks, Kurt -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 9:11 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Converting .DOC or .TXT files to PDF Hi Al; Thanks for the response and clarification of PDF. Although, I think, most people thinks it stands for Pretty Damn Frustrating at one time or another! LOL So, there isn't a program in the Office Suite that might convert documents into PDF files that you know of? Thanks again, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbinsarobb...@nycap.rr.com To:jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 6:50 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Converting .DOC or .TXT files to PDF Mike, Not sure on the first question as I do not have open book. Second question answer is portable document format Have a good one Al -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 9:48 AM To: Jaws-Users List Subject: [JAWS-Users] Converting .DOC or .TXT files to PDF Hi All; Is there a way that I can convert .DOC or .TXT files into PDF files using XPSP3 Home, Office2002 Home, Openbook7, Jaws10 latest? Also, what does PDF stand for? All help will be graciously accepted. Thanks much. Take care. Mike For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Question about real speak
After download, navigate to the folder where you downloaded the file: press enter to start the installation. After install, unload Jaws (Usually Jaws will tell you that you installed a new voice. It wil only be recognised after restarting JAWS). Then start Jaws once again. Go to Options Voices Voice adjustment ... From the drop down list, you will see your new voice. Make any changes or adjustments and click OK. The voice will be active immediately. However, you can choose to save this voice as another profile and load it later by pressing JAWS+CTRL+S. - Original Message - From: Allen Childs sunbir...@q.com To: Jaws User List jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 11:34 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Question about real speak Hello, I have downloaded a real speak voice from the FS site and I am using JAWS 11. I am not sure how to start using the voice I have downloaded.I knew how to switch from eloquence to sapi 5 when I had JAWS 9, but I can't figure out how to do it with 11. If someone could guide me through it, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Allen If you took NyQuil and No-Doz at the same time, would you dream you couldn't sleep?- Carrot Top www.scanningiowa.webs.com Click above if you'd like to visit my radio scanner web site For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] sound cards
Hi, in addition to suggestions made by other listers, I think you can have a look at Indie Volume here: http://www.indievolume.com I use it often when I have a number of sound-producing apps simultaneously but without being distracted. You can configure different volumes and sound outputs for these apps. It is, however, a shareware, but I think it is worth its salt. Have a look at it. It may offer some solution to your problem. Cheers, Ishe Knowledge humbles great men, astonishes the common man, and puffs up the little man. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 3:55 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] sound cards I was just out looking at a few more computers. There is another shop that has a custom built system. This one has a 6 channel sound card. With windows 7 he told me that different applications can be routed to different channels. Thinking about that could jaws be routed to one channel andeverything else to another with two sets of speakers? I would like to use one set for jaws and be able to turn the other down or off. Other than jaws and openbook I really do not need all of that power.I think an old xt would actually do most of my needs. I do think that my grandson would have a problem with that. He has quite a few games on my machine. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5183 (20100608) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Command Prompt
You can choose to use the command prompt for such files even if they are not in the system32 directory by changing the command prompt to the directory where the program is located. For example, if a program which you want to run is in C:\Program Files\Lame directory, you can issue the command to go to that directory by typing CD or chdir on the command prompt. The simpler method, however, will be to add the directory to your Path variable. This can be done by going to My Computer either on start menu or on the desktop. Don't open My Computer, but press alt+Enter to open its Properties sheet. Then navigate by control+tab to Advanced Tab. Tab to Environment Variables button and press spacebar. Tab to System Variables. Use your arrow key in a listbox that appears. Find the Path variable and just add your directory by pressing either Home key then type the full path to your directory, then a semicolon, or an End key and start by typing the semicolon then your full path. and press OK. Next time you want to run the program, you just type its file name and not the whole path on the command prompt or from the run box. Concerning the other issue of not finding the file you converted to MP3, I think you need to first know where your program normally places its output after conversion. Most programs will place the converted files in the same directory as the source file. For example, if source.wav is in My Documents, the resultant file called source.mp3 is likely placed in the same folder. If you did a search for the file and failed to get it, it could mean that the search was performed from a tree level lower than where the actual file is. You could try doing a search on the whole drive instead. It takes time, but the results are more reliable. Or, I am afraid, the file might not have been converted. Still if you are sure that the file was converted, you can try repeating the conversion process. If the file is there, it would be overwritten, or a dialog will pop up asking you if you wish to overwrite the file. You will then need to press No, and another dialog will come up asking you for the new name. Just find out which directory is being used to store converted files at this point. I am afraid this is getting lengthy, but the bottom line is if you used a GUI app to convert your program, you have no need of a command prompt box. If you used a command line app to do the conversion, simply try capturing its output in a text file to get a full verbose log of how the conversion was done. As an aside, there are other user-friendly applications for converting one format to another -- and they use this Lame Encoder. well, this might be off topic. But you are free to get or seek further particulars off list in case there is problem with this hastily written message. Take care, Ishe He who can take advice is sometimes superior to he who can give it. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 5:28 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Command Prompt This is very clear, but one more question. So if I am trying to run a program that is not in the root directory, even though I know the exact path, I should still use the Command Prompt? I'm trying to use Lame to change a .wav file to mp3. I don't need to do any adjustment of the sound. I thought I had it figured out, but I can't seem to find the mp3 that was supposedly created. I use search to find it, but no joy. TIA At 04:55 PM 6/7/2010, you wrote: The Run on the Start menu is not the same as the command prompt. It is just a dialog box provided by the operating system for the user to manually start (hence Run) a program. This happens when the program is either in the System Root directory (such as C:\windows\System32 on Windows XP) or when you know the physical path to the program, file or any other resource. The command prompt is one of the programs in the System32 directory. So to open it, you can use either this Run dialog box or better still, on Windows XP go to Start - All Programs - Accessories and arrow down to Command Prompt. Run is just a faster way of opening it if you don't want to get into all this maze of menus and submenus. If you are like myself and you constantly use the command prompt, just pin it to the start menu, or even just allocate a hot key to it from its Properties Tab. Take care, Ishe He who can take advice is sometimes superior to he who can give it. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com To: jaws users jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 4:29 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Command Prompt It's been ages since I needed to know this but is the Run... on the Start Menu the same as the Command Prompt? If not, where is it? TIA Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary. For answers to frequently asked
Re: [JAWS-Users] Question About Losing Focus
Because system focus wil have changed. In previous versions of JAWS, a user could not know when Windows has changed focus, but now it announces this information for the benefit of the user. If this happens, simply press ALT+TAB to move focus to the first active window or press Windows+M to move to the desktop. Ishe Knowledge humbles great men, astonishes the common man, and puffs up the little man. - Original Message - From: Michelle White michelle_...@hotmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 2:47 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Question About Losing Focus Hi there, I have a question for a person on another list. She is wanting to know what would cause Jaws and the version she is using by the way is version 11, what would cause it to lose focus? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and ahve a great day. Michelle For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4469 (20090930) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4469 (20090930) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] booting in to safe mode
Optionally, do the following: 1. from your Start menu, go to Run... 2. In the Run edit box, type msconfig (without quotes) to open the Windows configuration manager. 3. When the Configuration manager appears, press control+tab to the Boot.ini tab. 4. Arrow to /SAFEBOOT option and press spacebar to checkmark it. 5. After this press Okay for your computer to start in safe mode. In safe mode, troubleshoot whatever prompted you to boot into safemode, for example removing a troublesome spyware. After doing so, don't switch off your computer but open the msconfig program and press control+Tab to go to boot.ini tab. Press spacebar to remove the checkmark on /safeboot option and press OK. Your computer will then restart in normal mode. Hope this helps a bit. Take care, Ishe He who can take advice is sometimes superior to he who can give it. - Original Message - From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 1:26 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] booting in to safe mode reboot the computer. as it starts booting up, keep tapping function key f8. - Original Message - From: Leonard Morris lmorris1...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 18:57 Subject: [JAWS-Users] booting in to safe mode I want to know how to boot into safe mode on a PC using XP pro? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4469 (20090930) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4469 (20090930) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Command Prompt
The Run on the Start menu is not the same as the command prompt. It is just a dialog box provided by the operating system for the user to manually start (hence Run) a program. This happens when the program is either in the System Root directory (such as C:\windows\System32 on Windows XP) or when you know the physical path to the program, file or any other resource. The command prompt is one of the programs in the System32 directory. So to open it, you can use either this Run dialog box or better still, on Windows XP go to Start - All Programs - Accessories and arrow down to Command Prompt. Run is just a faster way of opening it if you don't want to get into all this maze of menus and submenus. If you are like myself and you constantly use the command prompt, just pin it to the start menu, or even just allocate a hot key to it from its Properties Tab. Take care, Ishe He who can take advice is sometimes superior to he who can give it. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com To: jaws users jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 4:29 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Command Prompt It's been ages since I needed to know this but is the Run... on the Start Menu the same as the Command Prompt? If not, where is it? TIA Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4469 (20090930) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4469 (20090930) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] Just testing this stupid OutLook Express
Just wondering, why not use some client like MS Outlook, Thunderbird, or some new brand like Windows Mail? I use OE on a Windows XP box and it is more user-friendly than any clients out there. Sorry for its hiccups here and there, it happens with technology: don't hate it. - Original Message - From: Jose Lomeli joselomel...@lavabit.com To: JAWS-Users-List@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 12:10 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Just testing this stupid OutLook Express Just testing this stupid OutLook Express. I hate it! JOSE Lomeli Email: joselomel...@lavabit.com All outgoing messages are checked by avast version 4.8 For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Creating Filters in Outlook 2007
Go to Tools, arrow to Rules and Alerts. Choose Mail from the menu that appears, activate it and follow the wizard. Have fun setting up those filters! - Original Message - From: Bill Tipton bill.tip...@comcast.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 8:47 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Creating Filters in Outlook 2007 Hi all, How do you create filters for mailing lists in Outlook 2007 with Windows 7 and JAWS 11? I looked on, http://www.jfwlite.com/messagesOutlook/Outlook%20-%20Creating%20a%20Filter.txt The 2 steps below do not work for me. 1. Press alt a for the actions menu. 2. Press c for create rule. Thank you for any help. Best regards, Bill For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Hyperlinks in outlook
Also experienced the same problem my self some time ago and decided to switch to Outlook Express. However, Outlook Express seems to lack when it comes to modern functionality such as supporting of RSS feeds in its interface. So I sometimes use Windows mail. Would be glad to go back to Outlook 2007 due to its tight integration with MS pprograms such as Word and Excell and its autocorrect feature. You can try disabling HTML messages while this bug in whatever program is being sorted out. - Original Message - From: Michael Collett mich...@blatchingtoncourt.org.uk To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 12:10 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Hyperlinks in outlook I am trying to support my colleague using Jaws 11, Outlook 2007 on a computer running XP Pro. Very regularly when trying to open an email with a web link or email address in the body of the email Outlook crashes and the system wants to report the error to Microsoft, Jaws cannot read this window, and it is impossible to tab to it to close the Window. As soon as the error occurs Jaws stops speaking and the Braille display stops working to. We did report the error to Sight and Sound and followed their advice to uninstall Jaws and reload it from a fresh download of the product. The error persists! Michael J. Collett Technical Services Officer Blatchington Court Trust Tel: 01273 727222 Fax: 01273 722244 Internet: www.blatchingtoncourt.org.uk http://www.blatchington-court.co.uk/ This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and any files transmitted with it are intended for the sole use of the individual or organisation to whom they are addressed. This e-mail may contain software viruses, which could damage your computer system. Whilst Blatchington Court Trust has taken reasonable precautions to minimise this risk, it cannot accept liability for any damage. You should carry out your own virus checking procedure. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] help with Eudora
Eudora might have taken so long to be updated, but it is still a maintained product. It only went open source, but I think it is still a cool product. Anyway, I think we have to respect each other's preferences as long as the products are accessible by their screen reader, Jaws in this case. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 10:24 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] help with Eudora Graham, Many of us have been using this product successfully for many years. My friends who use outlook of any kind have gotten many viruses that my security software have blocked. I'm not sure why someone who dislikes Eudora so much is even on this list, since it is a list for people who like and wish to use Eudora. It's always up to the individual, but I am not convinced by the statements offered. Betsy At 10:18 AM 5/20/2010, you wrote: So would you advise that we should not use it then? At 03:40 PM 20/05/2010, you wrote: Eudora is no longer a maintained product. It has been absorbed into the Thunderbird collective. I highly urge you to migrate to something else that is an active product. Eudora is too old, and is more susceptible to viruses, Trojan horses and worms than any active email clients. Shen Kuan Access to Information - Technology Specialist LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired 214 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415-694-7312 Fax: 415-863-7568 www.lighthouse-sf.org -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Elaine Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 10:00 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] help with Eudora Hi guys can anyone help me out with Eudora and jaws V9 on vista? I find jaws isn't reading the mailboxes unless I read the window with the jaws cursor then route PC to jaws. are there any more scripts I can get to make jaws work better? thanks Elaine For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Memory stick
What do you mean? is it RAM or space? Well in the case of RAM, you need to know the type of RAM your Dell uses. If it is a laptop, it may be using DDR1, but check with your manual first. Then you can buy the extra RAM. But you made reference to memory stick which makes me think that you are also concerned with extra megs for your computer. In that case, any stick compatible with your USB port will do. The amount of memory will depend with your requirements: however, more is always better. The computer will always require more room to breathe and speed to process its tasks. Take care Ishe - Original Message - From: rich rcha...@bellsouth.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 3:57 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Memory stick Hi all; I have a Dell pc and XP home. I need to add memory. How do I find what kind of memory stick (amount or type), to add or replace? Thank you. Rich For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] terminology
A split button is just a button with more than one option at a time; to get to any of the options, you simply have to press the right arrow and you would hear other nested items. You can decide to just activate the main menu item without expanding the split button by pressing the return key. Sure, Windows 7 changed the layout of some of its windows, especially with the Folder Selection control. Instead of Folder View, List View, other buttons you hear have to do with your preferences in arrangement of these itmes. Some folks prefer to have documents listed alphabetically, from a certain range to a certain range without necessarily showing all the documents in the folder. So, for instance, if you know that you wish to open an |Excel document that starts with D, you have to pick from the displayed command buttons to let the arrangement be from A to H, etc. However, you can turn this off if you feel that this distracts you. As for me, to quickly get to a list of documents, I just use the Shift+Tab instead: I only skip this set of command options and get to the list. While here, you can continue to browse as in the classic XP style. Hope this helps a little. Cheers, Ishe -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Phil Templet Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 6:18 AM To: 'jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com' Subject: [JAWS-Users] terminology Iam now using Windows 7 and need help with these questions 1. Explain what is split button - when I create a document, it now reads save as - split button and I used to tab until I heard save in : combo box - my documents - where is my documents? 2. In microsoft excel - I used to tab until I heard folder view list view - attachments - now there is just folder or document or a bunch of other choices - how do I get to my spread sheet file quicker? e For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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 Scanned Documents
Yes JAWS can read PDF files provided that the computer the student is using has got a program to handle the PDF files. She may not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on her PC. However, you can try converting those documents into plain text which can be opened in any word-processing application such as Notepad or Microsoft Word. However, the problem may be that the formatting may be lost in the process, and if yours is a technical discipline, this then may compromise the message. Otherwise, if you are not concerned with the aesthetics of the document, plain text is good. Take Care, Ishe - Original Message - From: Annie Hesse annie.he...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 2:59 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Scanned Documents Hello, Although I'm visually impaired, I don't use Jaws and am therefore not familiar with its applications. Does Jaws need/use a special application to read/transcribe scanned documents into Braille? I teach English in Paris and I want to send scanned documents to my student. I don't know if the problem is on my end or hers. I've tried scanning the document into a PDF file. She said that Jaws didn't recognize it. I've also tried scanning the document into a TXT file. She hasn't told me yet if Jaws could read it. I have an OCR (OmniPage Pro) which I really don't know how to use, but I scanned the document and sent it even though the result wasn't perfectly correct. The file extension was OPD. She hasn't responded yet. What file format do I need to scan my documents in, in order for Jaws to read/transcribe it into Braille? What program/application does Jaws need to read/transcribe it into Braille? I don't know which version of Jaws she has. For PDF files, I use Adobe Reader 9. Any guidance or insight you can provide will be extremely helpful. Thanks, Annie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
