[Blind-Computing] Volume blaring on Windows start up

2009-12-08 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi All, I hooked a KVM switch between 2 computers today and after doing so when Windows starts up on my main computer the volume blares loud enough to scare the snot out of you but, when Jaws starts the volume is normal. The volume doesn't blare on the other machine upon Windows start up. Doe

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Eyes keystrokes

2009-12-08 Thread matthew
Sure thing Mike. It seems like it shouldn't be too hard from what I know of it. Also on a side note Jaws uses scripts and so does window eyes but it is done in a different manner. Hopefully someone else on the list knows more about that than I do. --

[Blind-Computing] website help?

2009-12-08 Thread Maria from Australia
hi. i have a website i need to edit, it's already established and a friend wants me to make some changes for them. are there any good web design tutorials out there that will explain how to edit the site anhd then make the changes and re upload it with the changes made? thanks Maria and Ka

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Eyes keystrokes

2009-12-08 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi Matthew, I just went back into the manual and got it to open. I'll get this program figured out eventually! LOL Thanks again. mMike - Original Message - From: Mike & Barbara To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 7:29 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing]

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Eyes keystrokes

2009-12-08 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi Matthew, I found and opened the Windows Eyes manual but, couldn't access anything in it. Is there a keystroke that I need to do to access the manual once I press enter on it? Thank you for your response. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: matthew To: blind-computing@jaws-

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sluggish Web Page Loading

2009-12-08 Thread matthew
Hello Marilyn. What kind of internet do you have? Are there a lot of people in your area with the same kind? How far are you from the closest relay station? These may be contributing factors also. -- From: "Marilyn Walker" Sent: Tuesday, Decem

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Eyes keystrokes

2009-12-08 Thread matthew
Hello Mike. I just checked on my demo of window eyes and in start menu then programs and then window eyes sub menu they have a thorough window eyes user manual with key combinations included. This should help you a great deal. -- From: "Mike & B

Re: [Blind-Computing] folder list view and accessible firewall

2009-12-08 Thread matthew
Hello Ken and all. On your first question try this. check the list check box in view. Then go into tools menu and then folder option. control tab to the view tab. Hit enter on the apply to folders button. Then hit enter on ok. This should do it. I haven't set this up in a while but think this is

[Blind-Computing] Windows Eyes keystrokes

2009-12-08 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi All, I received a computer with a demo version of Window Eyes on it. Would someone please post a keystroke guide for Window Eyes or if you don't mind, send it to me off list? I found some keystrokes on the Jaws-Users website but, I would like to get a complete keystroke guide if possible.

[Blind-Computing] folder list view and accessible firewall

2009-12-08 Thread DoubleLegal
Hi everyone, I'll probably have more questions over the next few days. Setting up a new computer. I can't remember how to set it up so that all folders on the computer are in a list view. Also, I'm using Zone Alarm on my old computer; but it's not very blind friendly. Are there any firewall p

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sluggish Web Page Loading

2009-12-08 Thread Marilyn Walker
Gerald, I have been having this "internet explorer cannot open the web page" message, mostly late afternoons and early evenings. I'm running xp, ie7, ms e and superantispyware. I, also, cannot get the web pages open again for awhile and have attrubted this slowdown to afternoon on line shoppin

Re: [Blind-Computing] Thanks for info Chris , how do you find if computer is 32bit or 64 bit

2009-12-08 Thread DoubleLegal
I was able to get it. Thanks for the help. - Original Message - From: "Chris Hallsworth" To: Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 1:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] how do you find if computer is 32bit or 64 bit It will tell you in System Properties. -Original Message- F

[Blind-Computing] Sluggish Web Page Loading

2009-12-08 Thread Gerald Levy
Hi gang. I'm running XP Pro with JAWS 9and have been experienceing sluggish web page loading with both Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox. When I first turn on my computer in the morning, everything is fine; web pages load very quickly. But after I have been web surfing for awhile, page loading

Re: [Blind-Computing] using google docs with jfw

2009-12-08 Thread Stewart A Overbey Jr.
You might try switching views within a particular Google application. At the bottom of the page there is usually a link to switch from whatever your view is to HTML view, or, back. I normally have to switch views for different features to be accessible. Rick Watson wrote: Good morning li

[Blind-Computing] SAPI 4 speech engine

2009-12-08 Thread Arianna Calesso
Where can I get Sapi 4? I'm using NVDA and I want better voices than espeak. Arianna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] using google docs with jfw

2009-12-08 Thread Rick Watson
Good morning listers, well the subject says it all... How does one use google docs with jaws such as using the menu bar? I have the latest version of jfw as well as a google account. thanks rick For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] how do you find if computer is 32bit or 64 bit

2009-12-08 Thread Chris Hallsworth
It will tell you in System Properties. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of DoubleLegal Sent: 08 December 2009 20:23 To: Blind Computer Users Subject: [Blind-Computing] how do you find if computer is 32

[Blind-Computing] how do you find if computer is 32bit or 64 bit

2009-12-08 Thread DoubleLegal
Hi folks, My sister just bought a used laptop. She doesn't know if it is a 32bit or 64bit. I don't know how to check. Can someone help? Thanks, Ken For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] problem with Skype

2009-12-08 Thread Desiree Oudinot
Hi, My friend recently upgraded from Skype 3.6 to the latest version. He was having an issue where if he would opn Skype, he would get an error message and it would shut down. After upgrading, he was able to use Skype for a couple days, then the problem returned, only this time it happened when he