Re: [Blind-Computing] jaws announcment

2010-08-02 Thread yvonne oliver
hello Mathew and john thank you for that i can now have it announce the word jaws when i press alt and tab key and of course should i want to change to the system tray i know how to do it how ever what is the difference between the two? in other words what does running it in the system tray do t

Re: [Blind-Computing] VLC MEDIA PLAYER

2010-08-02 Thread Jacob Kruger
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Re: [Blind-Computing] jaws announcment

2010-08-02 Thread matthew
It is with insert j and then into options and then basics . On 8/2/2010 7:14 PM, JOHN O CARVALHO wrote: ok now if you want the jaws to go back into your task bar you will have to go into your jaws configuration by using insert & f2 keys & going to users options let me check to makesure I'm rig

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about accessible dvd player plug in for windows media player

2010-08-02 Thread Hamid AITOUZNAG
Hi John, Well, it is not a plugIn for windows media player, it is an independent application called k-lite codeck. it has a built-in application for playing most file formats. I can sent it to you with the instructions if you like. It is very late here and i need to get some sleep. I will res

[Blind-Computing] Releasing Locked Switch From USB Cable

2010-08-02 Thread Pedro Romero
On behalf of my friend, I wish to thank those of you who responded to my inquiry regarding the locked switch. I had no idea there was a switch underneath the scanner but, lo and behold, there it was. Now she is again able to scan documents with no problem. Thanks again to this wonderful list. Pe

Re: [Blind-Computing] jaws announcment

2010-08-02 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
I was wrong. just go into your jaws to options tab around until you get to the check box it'll say something like check box must be checked to go into system tray. if you don't want it just make sure the check box is not checked. PEACE John Carvalho With Gumbo Seeing Eye Guide Personal ema

Re: [Blind-Computing] jaws announcment

2010-08-02 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
ok now if you want the jaws to go back into your task bar you will have to go into your jaws configuration by using insert & f2 keys & going to users options let me check to makesure I'm right. PEACE John Carvalho With Gumbo Seeing Eye Guide Personal email; n1...@verizon.net Skype; john.car

Re: [Blind-Computing] jaws announcment

2010-08-02 Thread yvonne oliver
hello when pressing insert f11 i hear the words jaws for windows what happens now will anything affect the computer? and if i wanted jaws to be announced when pressing alt plus tab key how would i go about changing this Yvonne - Original Message - From: "JOHN O CARVALHO" To: Sent: M

[Blind-Computing] VLC MEDIA PLAYER

2010-08-02 Thread John Justice
In a recent article, I read a glowing report about the VLC Media player and it sounded so good that I downloaded and installed the program. It's an open code program which will run on any operating system. But i can't make it function. Below, you will find my questions and if anyone can help, I'

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about accessible dvd player plug in for windows media player

2010-08-02 Thread John Justice
Hamid, John Justice here. Would you mind resending that information about the plugin, either to the list or to me, personally. I'm having a terrible time trying to find a media player that will give me enough information about the DVD I have running. I tried VLC and got absolutely nowhere. I hav

Re: [Blind-Computing] jaws announcment

2010-08-02 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
AAfter reading your message a second time,it might be inside of the system tray,did you check it? PEACE John Carvalho With Gumbo Seeing Eye Guide Personal email; n1...@verizon.net Skype; john.carvalho82 - Original Message - From: "yvonne oliver" To: Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010

Re: [Blind-Computing] jaws announcment

2010-08-02 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
You see why I like to keep my jaws in the system tray. Just for that reason . PEACE John Carvalho With Gumbo Seeing Eye Guide Personal email; n1...@verizon.net Skype; john.carvalho82 - Original Message - From: "yvonne oliver" To: Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 11:49 AM Subject: [B

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status on FBthis?week?

2010-08-02 Thread Josh
ws anyway? I have 11. Just tried to change my status and am not seing the change. 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 5334 (20100802) __

Re: [Blind-Computing] Site for BBS Users and Sysops

2010-08-02 Thread Eleni Vamvakari
Taken from the site. "The definition of a BBS has changed over time. No longer are we just a modem dial-up system running at a whopping 2400 baud (for you youngsters, that's pretty darn slow). Instead we are connected to the Internet and offer other services such as a Web interface, FTP and more -

Re: [Blind-Computing] m.facebook.com and i.e 6

2010-08-02 Thread Jacob Kruger
gives me the download file diolog why is this and how can I fix this? I have gon to the same page using firefox and it works fine. from Mich. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivir

Re: [Blind-Computing] Irritating prompt on IE8 startup relating tore-opening last session - found the fix for it

2010-08-02 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
g issue will go away, like mine just seems to have. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5334 (20100802) __ The message wa

Re: [Blind-Computing] Site for BBS Users and Sysops

2010-08-02 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, Eleni, Thanks very much for this information. The very first computer I learned to operate was a dos system. Maybe someday I might go that way too. It's hard navigating some sites when there are so much graphics on them. Thanks again for this information. Rosemarie - Original Messa

Re: [Blind-Computing] getting sappy 4 to work properly

2010-08-02 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, Chris, I found a sappy 4 voice I like. It's the IBM voice and it sounds really neat. It kind of reminds me of Jaws. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] getting sappy 4 to work proper

Re: [Blind-Computing] getting sappy 4 to work properly

2010-08-02 Thread chris hallsworth
Ok then try reinstalling OpenBook. If the problem still persists then it could be that particular synthesizer and there is nothing you can do about it. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http

Re: [Blind-Computing] getting sappy 4 to work properly

2010-08-02 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, Chris, I don't have Kurzweil. I just have openbook and it has the IBM voice on it. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] getting sappy 4 to work properly Hi Rosemarie, SAPI4 works ver

Re: [Blind-Computing] m.facebook.com and i.e 6

2010-08-02 Thread chris hallsworth
You need to upgrade your IE version to at least 7. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 Klango: chrishallsworth If you have any computer problems or queries, ple

Re: [Blind-Computing] getting sappy 4 to work properly

2010-08-02 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi Rosemarie, SAPI4 works very well for me and I experience few if no issues at all. Try reinstalling the program that came with a SAPI4 synthesizer, such as Kurzweil 1000. Hope this helps. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com

[Blind-Computing] Site for BBS Users and Sysops

2010-08-02 Thread Eleni Vamvakari
Here is an incredible website for those interested in using and/or in operating a BBS (bulliton board system). I thought some of you might find this useful, particularly if you've used them in the past and thought they had all disappeared. This is their about page. The main page is full of gre

[Blind-Computing] Irritating prompt on IE8 startup relating to re-opening last session - found the fix for it

2010-08-02 Thread Jacob Kruger
Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5334 (20100802) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For ans

[Blind-Computing] getting sappy 4 to work properly

2010-08-02 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, everyone, I like the sappy 4 voice in NVDA but at times it doesn't always work properly. It either spells words as I read emails or sometimes it will stop talking. Do any of you use the sappy 4 voice? If so, how did you get it to work properly? Thanks for your help in advance. Rosemarie F

Re: [Blind-Computing] m.facebook.com and i.e 6

2010-08-02 Thread Kim Kelly
Gee, I have the same problem, I am using the same thing, I will use Firefox. Then I will see if that works. End Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington Alternative E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Have a great day. - Orig

Re: [Blind-Computing] adobe flash player 10 active x

2010-08-02 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
I think that is the news version of adobe flash player. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Anna Vimini" To: Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 7:51 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] adobe flash player 10 active x Hi all, is the adobe flash player 10 active x the most up to date version

Re: [Blind-Computing] How to close I E 8 properly

2010-08-02 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, Pete, Try using control f-4 and see if that helps. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Pedro Romero" To: "Blind Computing list" Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 7:47 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] How to close I E 8 properly Hello all. Just about every day when i first open I E

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status onFB this?week?

2010-08-02 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, Mat, Jaws has automatic forms mode now. That started with Jaws 10. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Matt" To: Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 7:52 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status onFB this?week? Ok, do you have to hit enter for forms

Re: [Blind-Computing] m.facebook.com and i.e 6

2010-08-02 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, Mitch, You can try upgrading to IE 7 or 8 and see if that makes a difference. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Mich" To: "blind-computing @jaws-users.com" Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 8:59 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] m.facebook.com and i.e 6 Hi all. I am running IE 6

[Blind-Computing] m.facebook.com and i.e 6

2010-08-02 Thread Mich
Hi all. I am running IE 6 and jaws 7.0 I also have firefox as well. when I go to the m.facebook.com sight using IE 6 it gives me the download file diolog why is this and how can I fix this? I have gon to the same page using firefox and it works fine. from Mich. For answers to frequently asked qu

Re: [Blind-Computing] Laptop environment

2010-08-02 Thread Milos Przic
Yes, I also have the external usb fan and it works great, but is not quite practical for carrying aaound because it can't fit in the laptop bag. Milos Przic msn: milos.pr...@gmail.com skype: Milosh-hs - Original Message - From: "Russ Hubley" To: Sent: Monday, August 02, 201

[Blind-Computing] jaws announcment

2010-08-02 Thread yvonne oliver
hello just now i encountered a problem earlier i had seen if the sound card in jaws was set to the one i have installed it said windows default was checked so i checked my one i am using all was well for a few hours but now when i press alt tab keys it tells me what i have open but it no longer sa

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status onFB this?week?

2010-08-02 Thread Jacob Kruger
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Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status onFB this? week?

2010-08-02 Thread Kliph
Depends on how you have it set, go to configuration manager, and set it how you want. I have my auto forms mode off, so I still have to hit enter. An for field opening every time I arroa over it gets kind of anoying. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto

[Blind-Computing] Firefox and flash

2010-08-02 Thread Chris Feist
HI. When using Firefox, often when I go to a Web site with video, I'll need to click on a button to play the flash content but then there is no button. However, when I go to the same site in Internet Explorer, the button is displayed and I can click on it just fine. I know Internet Explorer and F

Re: [Blind-Computing] Laptop environment

2010-08-02 Thread Russ Hubley
Hi Milos, I am using a small Toshiba ultra portable. When I have to use it for an extended period of time, I notice that it does get warm. I don't worry about this until I hear the fans constantly running. At Staples and many other places they have a small laptop desk that sits on your lap. It ha

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status on FB this? week?

2010-08-02 Thread Matt
I am going to try the sight you suggest, I have been using the regular one. - Original Message - From: matthew To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status on FB this? week? You

Re: [Blind-Computing] How to close I E 8 properly

2010-08-02 Thread matthew
Being it is set up as tabs you can try using the control f4 function which closes child windows normally. This might help. On 8/2/2010 9:47 AM, Pedro Romero wrote: Hello all. Just about every day when i first open I E 8 I receive a message that says something to the affect that my last browsin

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status onFB this? week?

2010-08-02 Thread matthew
That depends on what you have auto forms mode set to. If you hit insert b you can arrow down until it says auto forms mode by default it should be on. You can change this to off so that you have to hit enter to open it. On 8/2/2010 9:52 AM, Matt wrote: Ok, do you have to hit enter for forms

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status on FB this? week?

2010-08-02 Thread matthew
Your welcome. Are you using the normal site or http://m.facebook.com the second is easier. On 8/2/2010 8:42 AM, Matt wrote: Oh man, there's a search field, and a few others first I think, and ya never can tell about forms mode and all this, I'm still confused, after using your suggestions.

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status onFB this? week?

2010-08-02 Thread Matt
Ok, do you have to hit enter for forms mode anymore? I went from using jaws9 to jaws 11 and it's changed. Sometimes I think I need to hit enter and i will and it oporates some link instead. - Original Message - From: Kliph To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, Aug

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status on FBthis?week?

2010-08-02 Thread Jacob Kruger
with jaws anyway? I have 11. Just tried to change my status and am not seing the change. 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 5334 (2

[Blind-Computing] adobe flash player 10 active x

2010-08-02 Thread Anna Vimini
Hi all, is the adobe flash player 10 active x the most up to date version? or is there another version of it out? thanks in advance anna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] How to close I E 8 properly

2010-08-02 Thread Pedro Romero
Hello all. Just about every day when i first open I E 8 I receive a message that says something to the affect that my last browsing session closed unexpectedly. How should I close I E 8 so I don't continue to receive this message? I have always just closed it using Alt+f4. Any suggestions would

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status on FB this?week?

2010-08-02 Thread Eleni Vamvakari
t tried to change my status and am not seing the change. >> 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 5334 (20100802)

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status on FB this?week?

2010-08-02 Thread Jacob Kruger
d other stuff on fb with jaws anyway? I have 11. Just tried to change my status and am not seing the change. 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 53

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status on FB this? week?

2010-08-02 Thread Kliph
Just listen for "what's on your mind" I think it is the third or fourth one. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Matt Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 8:43 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: R

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status on FB this? week?

2010-08-02 Thread Kliph
I just hit the letter E until I here "what's on your mind" You could always just use the mobile site at m.facebook.com HTH -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Matt Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 8:16

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status on FB this? week?

2010-08-02 Thread Matt
Oh man, there's a search field, and a few others first I think, and ya never can tell about forms mode and all this, I'm still confused, after using your suggestions. Thanks, I'll keep messing with it. - Original Message - From: matthew To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status on FB this? week?

2010-08-02 Thread matthew
The easiest way i know to do this is to open the page. it is usually the first edit field so hit control home to get to top of the page then hit e to get to the field you want. type what you want it to say and then hit tab to get to the button to share and hit enter. This is using the mobile ve

[Blind-Computing] So... how do ya change your status on FB this? week?

2010-08-02 Thread Matt
Man, I swear they change the rules every other day. I used to could go to the sight and search for what's on your mind, or mind really, and found the edit box for changing status, then I think it switched to news feed. What's the quickest and best way to navigate to that and other stuff on fb wit

Re: [Blind-Computing] Laptop environment

2010-08-02 Thread Milos Przic
Yes, but I am asking about the situation when the laptop is active on the move. I forexample had a situation where I was holding my laptop on my knees while on a bus, and the bus drived through some holes in the road so it seamed like it jumbed up a few times, and I was holding the laptop with

Re: [Blind-Computing] Laptop environment

2010-08-02 Thread Ishe Chinyoka
Depends with how your laptop is positioned while in transit. For instance, if the car has got pressure absorbers, even if you are moving on a bumpy road, it will be fine. I think it is wise just to make sure that the PC is not directly placed on the car surface: you can place it on a velvet or

[Blind-Computing] Laptop environment

2010-08-02 Thread Milos Przic
Hi all, Recently there was a message warning us that of the consequences of overheating the laptop having it on the bed. As I knew it and it was not something new for me, I still want to ask some similar questions. Can laptop be dammaged if in the constant moving while active? For exampl