Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 2011 messenger

2010-10-22 Thread Øyvind Lode
I landed in the Contacts list after doing some tabbing, but I couldn't navigate the contact list using the up/down arrows. Windows Live Messenger 2011 is not accessible. I have uninstalled it and I'm now looking for alternatives. On 21.10.2010 21:50, Rick Watson wrote: Good afternoon, windows

[Blind-Computing] daily tip

2010-10-22 Thread David Ferrin
Now Serving: Your Printer The perfect product for a small business owner looking to implement a wireless network and share the company laser printer is a wireless router with an integrated print server. Such a router is marginally more expensive than a standard wireless router, but it lets you

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 2011 messenger

2010-10-22 Thread Graham Smith
I have got messinger working a bit better. I had the same problem of not reading the list of contacts. I coppied all my contacts into the Add a favourite option and now I have my favourites category selected and for some reason you can arrow up and down the list reading every contact. The

[Blind-Computing] windows media player

2010-10-22 Thread Anna Vimini
Hi, what is the latest version of windows media player for windows xp home eddition? thanks in advance anna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera

2010-10-22 Thread Alan Robbins
Just wondering if anyone on this list has the Pearl Camera from FS and how it is working out for you? Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows media player

2010-10-22 Thread shparker
Anna, I'm quite sure it is Windows Media Player 11. Steve Parker - Original Message - From: Anna Vimini an...@etown.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 10:30 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] windows media player Hi, what is the latest version of

Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera

2010-10-22 Thread Rick Watson
Hi al, I have it and love it!! I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have. rick -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 12:54 PM To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows media player

2010-10-22 Thread Lennie
Hi, It is Version: 11.0.5721.5280 Take care, Lennie At 11:30 AM 10/22/2010, you wrote: Hi, what is the latest version of windows media player for windows xp home eddition? thanks in advance anna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera

2010-10-22 Thread Alan Robbins
Rick, Thanks. I guess we can do this on list as it does pertain to computers and others may find the answers to my questions helpful. What is prompting my inquiry is my current scanner (an all in one feed through HP) and OCR software (OmniPage pro 15) leaves many limitations. Many times what I

Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera

2010-10-22 Thread Rick Watson
-Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:40 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Rick, Thanks. I guess we can

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows media player

2010-10-22 Thread Wayne Scott
Do you know what it is for Windows Vista? A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones. - Original Message - From: Lennie lenni...@mchsi.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] windows

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows media player

2010-10-22 Thread Andre Williams
Launch the application. Go to help menu then About and use your cursor reading keys to read your version. Launch Windows Update and see if there is an update for your media player. Compare the 2 numbers. Andre - Original Message - From: Wayne Scott waynedsc...@cableone.net To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera

2010-10-22 Thread Alan Robbins
Rick, Thanks. I can download Open Book 9 and see if there an option to save something one scans as an image. When you say you can't substitute the Pearl for a scanner, can you elaborate more on what it won't do that a scanner will? Al -Original Message- From:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera

2010-10-22 Thread Rick Watson
Openbook does save as an image I think. Pearl does require a computer to operate. This is what I meant when I said that it won't sub for a standalone scanner such as things like the sara. But it will replace a regular scanner. Much faster!! -Original Message- From:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera

2010-10-22 Thread Alan Robbins
Rick, Thanks, guess I could have been clearer as you did figure out what I was asking. I would primarily use it with my tower computer in home office. My wife does have a laptop that we may periodically use it with. I'll let you know what I find out with Open Book Al -Original Message-

[Blind-Computing] Open Book

2010-10-22 Thread Alan Robbins
I've downloaded the Open Book version 9 to give it a trial. I click on run as demo mode but it then says read only mode. When I change any settings, such as speech rate, they won't stay. When I go to scan a page, it starts to scan then says page blank. Does anyone know if running as a trial it is

Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera

2010-10-22 Thread LaMcAs
Could someone with a Pearl try it if you have other OCR SOFTWARE like Abbyy FineReader or Omnipage as personally I think the Pearl is designed only to work with Open book 9. HTH Larry Elliot GD -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

[Blind-Computing] daily term

2010-10-22 Thread Kimsan
I was wondering what happen to the daily term emails that use to be posted on this list? I thought it was helpful. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows media player

2010-10-22 Thread Ken Peet
Windows media player 7 is the easiest to navigate. - Original Message - From: Anna Vimini an...@etown.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 9:30 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] windows media player Hi, what is the latest version of windows media player

[Blind-Computing] pearl reader

2010-10-22 Thread ernestquick
It is my understanding, to make the pearl reader a portable, ocr you have to use a lap top or some type of note book I was told pearl reader is compatible with mac note book pro. sErnest For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] daily term

2010-10-22 Thread David Ferrin
I didn't know if people still wanted them posted or not. Either way they are continuing to be updated on the server. I can resume posting them if folks wish. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message

Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera

2010-10-22 Thread Russ Hubley
I am generally quite happy. As I have written on this list before, my main strong point is that I can use it in classes in an easier manner. As I have also wrote, I am still trying to figure out how to get rid of junk left over when a graphic/picture is present. If you are going to use this with a

Re: [Blind-Computing] daily term

2010-10-22 Thread Kimsan
Resuming to post them is a good idea if you do not mind or if people are interested besides me, because I do not visit the site very often. However, if not, I will visit the sight, thank-you David, good evening. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] daily term

2010-10-22 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Is this something we could subscribe to on our own? I haven't been on the list long, so am unfamiliar with where they are generated. Betsy At 04:16 PM 10/22/2010, you wrote: Resuming to post them is a good idea if you do not mind or if people are interested besides me, because I do not visit

[Blind-Computing] Using Jaws with ZoomText

2010-10-22 Thread Scorpio Forever
Hi Folks, A friend of mine is looking to use Jaws with Zoom Text, but he's not sure if he can make it work. Is anyone on the list successfully using Jaws with ZoomText, and if so, could you please share your settings so that I know how I should let her know to configure each piece of

Re: [Blind-Computing] daily term

2010-10-22 Thread Mike Barbara In Arcadia
Hi David; I for 1 truly appreciate the Daily Tips Terms posts' and would like if they could be continued to be posted but, if it is a bigger pain than it's worth, then to the servor I go. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Kimsan To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] daily term

2010-10-22 Thread Wayne Scott
Please do. I also enjoy the daily tips. A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 5:56 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing]

[Blind-Computing] Daily tip/Term

2010-10-22 Thread Josh
I also enjoy these messages. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Daily tip/Term

2010-10-22 Thread Danielle Montour
So do I. - Original Message - From: Josh lawdog...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Date sent: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:22:01 -0400 Subject: [Blind-Computing] Daily tip/Term I also enjoy these messages. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: