Re: [Blind-Computing] A question regarding NFBNEWSLINEONLINE

2010-05-19 Thread Kim Kelly
Hi Joe, Could you write me off list and give me the information? Thanks. Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington you can also find me on facebook. You can also visit Our new Web Site http://www.samobile.net/users/richandconchita/ - Original Message - From: "Jo Luland" To: Sent: Wedne

[Blind-Computing] THanks. nls figured out

2010-05-19 Thread Marilyn Walker
Thanks all who helped dum dum here get this downloading and etc. working. I didn't need the unzipping thing and just went to application key, entered, arrowed to send to and entered on g drive. Presto. Hope I can help you For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://

[Blind-Computing] changing text to speech voices

2010-05-19 Thread Janet
Is there a way to change or add text to speech voices on the Victor Streamj? Janet Session 522 Timberlake RD Upper Darby Pa 19082 Phone:484 461-8847 Cell: 484 809-3988 Email:ses...@rcn.com jys...@gmail.com twitter isis528 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www

Re: [Blind-Computing] A question regarding NFBNEWSLINEONLINE

2010-05-19 Thread David Ferrin
I did it with mine here so the answer would be yes. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "Jo Luland" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 20:11 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] A question regarding NFBNEWSLINEONLINE Hi David, Thanks. Since I already have the U.S.

[Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning

2010-05-19 Thread Alan Dicey
Dear Mike, Yes my friend, they come out fine! I can send you some of mine and your better half can tell you how they look! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 8:12 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pict

Re: [Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning

2010-05-19 Thread Mike & Barbara
Howdy Alan; Thank you very much for this information. Do the pictures come out with good quality scanning them through Openbook? I guess you'll have to ask the better half about this! LOL If I have any questions I'll send you an email to set up a good time to call you. Thanks again, take

Re: [Blind-Computing] A question regarding NFBNEWSLINEONLINE

2010-05-19 Thread Jo Luland
Hi David, Thanks. Since I already have the U.S. version, is it possible for me to change to the British version now? I'd really like to download my newspaper onto my Victor Stream. Jo - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 1:23 PM Subject: Re: [

Re: [Blind-Computing] A question regarding NFBNEWSLINEONLINE

2010-05-19 Thread Jo Luland
Hi, You can learn all about it at the nfb.org website. There are several types of news services: newsline online, web news on demand and potable news. It's a great service. You have access to hundreds of newspapers, magazines and tv listings. Right now, I'm getting my local newspaper delivered

[Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning

2010-05-19 Thread Alan Dicey
Dear Don, Well, it is not my better half that knows, it is I but I keep her anyway! LOL! I have never scanned "slides" but I do not know why they should be any different from regular 35 mm pictures, except you will have of course to enlarge them when they are opened in whatever picture viewing

[Blind-Computing] entering data im excel 2007

2010-05-19 Thread lennie_r
Hi, I am a mew user of office 2007. I have been trying to learn to use Excel and Word. I have a thousand questions, but I have just one question which I cannot get am answer. When I enter a data in an Excel cell and press enter, Jaws speaks the contents of the cell below when the curser lands

Re: [Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning

2010-05-19 Thread Don Lorah
I am trying to scan 35 mm slides to my computer with Open Book, 7.0. Perhaps your Better Half can get me started with some advice, thank you, Don - Original Message - From: "Alan Dicey" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 6:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning Dear Mike, I

[Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning

2010-05-19 Thread Alan Dicey
Dear Mike, I have scanned so many pictures into my computer over the years using Open Book, it is simple! Not for me, for the better half! LOL! So she can send them all around as attachments, to friends and family! I know you have Open Book, so just use that! Remember to check "Color" scanning

Re: [Blind-Computing] A question regarding NFBNEWSLINEONLINE

2010-05-19 Thread Alan & Terrie Robbins
Jo, David sent you the only option I'm aware of for an alternative voice. On another note, where does one subscribe to the news option you cite below Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Jo Luland

[Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning

2010-05-19 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi All; We have a number of 4 by 6 pictures that I would like to scan into the computer, if possible. Can this be done? I am using an HP6200 series All in One machine, XP Home, & Jaws 10 latest. If this can be done, how would I do it? All advice wil be greatly appreciated. Thanks much.

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Explorer on Windows 7

2010-05-19 Thread David
hello there; if you want to select; select A.txt and C.txt when your in the folder, example; my documents, you need to first, 1, press the ctrl-key+spacebar, to make sure, there's no items selected, 2, press the letter A=a.txt you may hear jaws read, not selected, A.txt press spacebar, now,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Explorer on Windows 7

2010-05-19 Thread ken d
I am not up and running as yet, but that is exactly the instructions I have to select non-contiguous files. Very good example. I will watch for suggestions; thanks for experiencing this prob. before I did. smile - Original Message - From: "Øyvind Lode" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 201

[Blind-Computing] i am looking for some audio tutorial on microsoft excel and powerpoint

2010-05-19 Thread Iqbal Hosen
hi, i am in need of some audio tutorials on microsoft excel and powerpoint. i would be very happy if anyone can please give me information from where i can get it or send me links for downloading. regards. iqbal. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-use

Re: [Blind-Computing] A question regarding NFBNEWSLINEONLINE

2010-05-19 Thread David Ferrin
The only other option that I am currently aware of is if you installed the British version of the Victor stream firmware. I did and use Daniel as my default voice. Samantha is the female voice in that package as well. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "Jo Lula

Re: [Blind-Computing] A question regarding NFBNEWSLINEONLINE

2010-05-19 Thread Jo Luland
-Hi All, I hope this question is in line for this list. I'd like to use Newsline in your pocket on my Victor Stream. I tried it once, but I just can't get used to the Samantha and Tom voices which are used to read the text. Is it possible for me to somehow download and use another program? If

[Blind-Computing] Windows Explorer on Windows 7

2010-05-19 Thread Øyvind Lode
Hi: I can't use CTRL+Space to select non contiguous files in Windows Explorer on Windows 7. Let's say I have the following files: A.txt B.txt C.txt D.txt I want to select A.txt and C.txt. Focus is on A.txt and I press and hold CTRL, move down to C.txt and press Spacebar. In Windows XP this work