[Blind-Computing] Unable to highlight website address

2011-07-20 Thread Pedro Romero
Hello all. I was trying to paste a website address to my clipboard using Alt+d and Jaws just said Address edit. I also tried F6 and got the same result. I am using IE 8, Jaws 11 and Windows XP. Any suggestions on how to highlight address would be greatly appreciated. thanks. Pete For answers to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to highlight website address

2011-07-20 Thread Adi Kushnir
Hi, From the page, press F4 to get to the address field, then press the end key to go to the last letter, then press shift+home to select the whol row and control+c to coppy it to the clipboard. Regards, Adi. -Original Message- From: Pedro Romero Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011

[Blind-Computing] How to choose a scanner

2011-07-20 Thread Duong Tuan Nam
Hello everyone, I need a portible scanner for OCR. Could anyone instruct me to choose it such as which manufacturer, resolution, CCD or CIS sensors and etc. I need it work with Kuzweil 1000 and it can runs without touching with socket. Thank you very much, Duong Tuan Nam Email:

[Blind-Computing] problem with dropbox:

2011-07-20 Thread Prashanth MN
After installing dropbox, I am not getting copy public link option in Dropbox submenu. I reinstalled the application twice. But there is no result. I am using latest version of dropbox. I faced the same problem with previous version of dropbox also. What would be the reason for this?Please

[Blind-Computing] suggestion for Optimizing Scan Quality:

2011-07-20 Thread Prashanth MN
Hello friends: can anybody share your experienced suggestion for improving scan quality? I am using KURZWEIL 1000 for scanning. The scanner model is HP scanget g2410. At the same time is there any option to scan continuously in OBR? anticipating for your valuable guidance. -- Life is either a

[Blind-Computing] Firefox5 Add-on for Webvisum

2011-07-20 Thread Mike Barbara In Arcadia
Hi All, A few days ago someone posted the name of the add-on where to get this paarticular add-on that allows Webvisum to work with Firefox5. Would you or someone else who has this information please post the information again? I thought I had saved it, but apparently not! All help will be

[Blind-Computing] Outlook Express Address Book

2011-07-20 Thread Steve Cook
Hi All, I have not done this in several years. How do you back up the address book for Outlook Express on a windows XP machine? Then I have to transfer the address book to a windows 7 machine running outlook. Using JAWS. Thanks in advance for your help! Steve Cook Assistive Technology

Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox5 Add-on for Webvisum

2011-07-20 Thread Gerald Levy
Below is the info about the add-on that supposedly enables Webvisum and other add-ons to work with Firefox 5. I say supposedly because some people have had success with it while others have had difficulty: Here is the information I sent before concerning an add-on that will enable those

Re: [Blind-Computing] how to uninstal avast

2011-07-20 Thread Lali
Dear IQball! Two methods are available. One: go to: 1. control panel 2. add, remove programms. 3. search avast. 4. press uninstall. 5. Select uninstall from the list. 6. Press next. 7. Press a space bar. 8. Reboot, if prompted. 9. If it does not removes it, use avast remover from theyr

Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox5 Add-on for Webvisum

2011-07-20 Thread Mike Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Gerald, Just what I was looking for! Thank you very much. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 5:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox5 Add-on for Webvisum Below is the info

Re: [Blind-Computing] Outlook Express Address Book

2011-07-20 Thread Mike Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Steve, Below is a note that I have saved that deals with what you want, hopefully! Original Message - From: Leonard Morris lmorris1...@gmail.com Well, I am making progress slowly but surely. (smile) I am using Windows live on my primary pc now. Two questions, I want to get the .wab

Re: [Blind-Computing] suggestion for Optimizing Scan Quality:

2011-07-20 Thread Van Der Walt Riana
Hello, I don't know your scanner model, but you didn't mention which version of Kurzweil 1000 you are using. The latest is version 12.04 and since version 10, I get an average accuracy confidence rate regarding the scans of more than 98% on printed text. I find books to scan more accurate if

Re: [Blind-Computing] suggestion for Optimizing Scan Quality:

2011-07-20 Thread Janie Degenshein
Thanks for this valuable info About how much is this scanner? Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open) Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side

Re: [Blind-Computing] suggestion for Optimizing Scan Quality:

2011-07-20 Thread Van Der Walt Riana
I really don't know, as I bought the previous model in the beginning of the year and I'm in South-Africa, so probably paid much more than you would. According to the Kurzweil list you should get the relevant info, or links to dealers now on the Plustec Opticbook site, for which I don't have an

Re: [Blind-Computing] suggestion for Optimizing Scan Quality:

2011-07-20 Thread Van Der Walt Riana
I forgot to mention that it also improves accuracy if one puts a book on the scanner lid, while scanning, which lid should always be closed. Especially with thick books, that helps to keep the page as flat as possible on the scanner, especially at the binding in the middle. Openbook doesn't have

Re: [Blind-Computing] Outlook Express Address Book

2011-07-20 Thread Steve Cook
Thanks this is exactly what I was looking for! Steve Cook Assistive Technology Consultant SC Commission for the Blind 1430 Confederate Avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Office: (803) 898-8788 Fax: (803) 898-8882 E-Mail: stc...@sccb.sc.gov -Original Message- From:

Re: [Blind-Computing] suggestion for Optimizing Scan Quality:

2011-07-20 Thread mark
Hi I use the scanning software that came with my HP 5000 scanner. I adjusted it to scan at 600 DPI and the results are close to 100% on a standard textbook. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: http://christiantraditions.info Please visit my Prayer page at:

Re: [Blind-Computing] suggestion for Optimizing Scan Quality:

2011-07-20 Thread Van Der Walt Riana
At the default of 300 DPI, I also usually get that level of accuracy and the scan is faster than at 600 DPI. Riana -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of mark Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 4:06 PM To:

[Blind-Computing] question for those of you who have tried the Mac computer, or indeed use one now.

2011-07-20 Thread jim rawls
Does the screen reader that Mac uses, work better than jaws, or is just as good, or not quite as good? I'm contemplating switching to a Mac, but can see no point, if the screen reader, doesn't read the internet as well, or anything else. I also know, it's natural for one to defend their choice

Re: [Blind-Computing] question for those of you who have tried the Mac computer, or indeed use one now.

2011-07-20 Thread KliphSharrie
Well, to say it's better is not a fair statement. Voice over, the screen reader for the mac is very good! But it all depends on your preference. I've been using a mac for about 2 months, and love it. The only down fall for me is the internet But that's all suppose to change with the release

Re: [Blind-Computing] question for those of you who have tried the Mac computer, or indeed use one now.

2011-07-20 Thread Kathy Pingstock
Using a mac do you have to use certain programs? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of KliphSharrie Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 7:45 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Blind-Computing] suggestion for Optimizing Scan Quality:

2011-07-20 Thread Prashanth MN
Thank you Riana for detailed explanation. I am using 11th version of k1000. In recognition menu there are 3 options for text quality. 1. Normal, 2. Degraded and 3. Draft Quality dot matrix. In these 3, which one gives good quality of text? At now I am using normal. -- Life is either a

Re: [Blind-Computing] question for those of you who have tried the Mac computer, or indeed use one now.

2011-07-20 Thread jim rawls
-- From: KliphSharrie skhleirpehctcoens7284@ Just what I wanted to hear. What is your problem with the internet? Jimgmail.com Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 7:44 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question for

[Blind-Computing] Avast 6.0

2011-07-20 Thread Anna Vimini
Hi all , could someone tell me when I am setting up the behavior shield in avast 6.0 which one of the following should I choose for the action auto allow , auto block or auto ask. I am not quite sure which is the best action to chooes for the behavior shield? so could anyone who is using avast

Re: [Blind-Computing] suggestion for Optimizing Scan Quality:

2011-07-20 Thread Duong Tuan Nam
Hello all, I'm going to buy a scanner. What specification should it need to OCR such as how resolution, bit depth, dynamic range and etc? Thanks in advance, Nam - Original Message - From: Van Der Walt Riana rivanderw...@justice.gov.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Using Adobe Reader to read PDF files

2011-07-20 Thread Anthony D., Tom in Studio
Thanks much. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara In Arcadia Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 1:28 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Using Adobe Reader to

[Blind-Computing] default search engine

2011-07-20 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hi can someone tell me how to make and set a search engine as my default choice? I am currently on one but not able to access it neither am I able to find out what it is called. I would like to perhaps make Google accessible search as the default any help on doing this is appreciated thank

[Blind-Computing] What about scanning speed

2011-07-20 Thread Tom Vos
I'm currently using the HP 2400 flat bed scanner. It has been a real work horse for me. Using Openbook 9, I can complete up to three scans per minute, with good quality results. I do a lot of book scanning, and wonder if any of you have experience with faster scanners. I can't increase the speed

Re: [Blind-Computing] default search engine

2011-07-20 Thread Janie Degenshein
Hello there I believe I can assist you Get to your control panel and enter tap the letter I until you get to internet options and enter You will be on the internet options general page The first thing jaws reads is to set your home page default This is an edit box and you can type ibn one or

Re: [Blind-Computing] default search engine

2011-07-20 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hello thank you however is this not for my internet home page? i have whitestick as mine. what i am wanting to do is select a search engine something like google, google acccesibility or perhaps alta vista as the default search engine so that when i press the quick launch key for search engines

[Blind-Computing] avast

2011-07-20 Thread Anna Vimini
In the behavior shield of avast I have all the items required items checked off like it says they should be but in the action paine I am not sure which one of the following is the best to choose. auto allow , auto block or auto ask? so I was wondering if any one using avast could please help me

Re: [Blind-Computing] problem with dropbox:

2011-07-20 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
I think I might know what you might be doing wrong. I did it before I knew. Once you are inside drop box,you should go into the public folder but make sure you are inside of the first one not in the second one,especially if you want to copy a link to your clip board. I bet if you just work

Re: [Blind-Computing] USB Ports How to fix them?

2011-07-20 Thread Michael Amaro
Should you unplug any USB devices before doing this? - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 5:53 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] USB Ports How to fix them? Hi Julie, Just follow the

Re: [Blind-Computing] question for those of you who have tried the Mac computer, or indeed use one now.

2011-07-20 Thread KliphSharrie
What do you mean? There are some programs on windows that also work with the Mac, but not all. You'd have to check and see if your specific program worked with the mac. For example, there is a Microsoft suite made for the mac, but is not very accessible at all. That's why I still use

Re: [Blind-Computing] question for those of you who have tried the Mac computer, or indeed use one now.

2011-07-20 Thread KliphSharrie
Well, as it stands in snow leopard, jaws you can jump by heading, combo box, check boxes, and radio buttons, voice over can do this, the key combinations are more complexed. Also, jaws you arrow up and down through a web page, voice over goes from left to right or right to left. But this is

Re: [Blind-Computing] question for those of you who have tried theMac computer, or indeed use one now.

2011-07-20 Thread Janie Degenshein
Just a friendly reminder Off list according to our fearless leader David so Unless you want him to actually visit Dr.Phil try to end this topic for all and we will all be grhrhrhrhrhrhrhrateful Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already

Re: [Blind-Computing] suggestion for Optimizing Scan Quality:

2011-07-20 Thread mark
Hi I found the best OCR at 600 DPI. I am using the OCR software that came free with my HP 5000 scanner. I am currently in the middle of scanning my textbooks for my class in the University. So, you know I have to have pretty good OCR for that. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my

Re: [Blind-Computing] question for those of you who have triedtheMac computer, or indeed use one now.

2011-07-20 Thread David Ferrin
It is fine for this list as it deals with computers of all types. I don't want to see such threads on the jaws users list how ever, thanks. David Ferrin You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. - Original Message - From: Janie Degenshein

Re: [Blind-Computing] avast

2011-07-20 Thread JM Casey
Auto-ask certanly seems like it'd be the best choice. - Original Message - From: Anna Vimini an...@etown.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 3:02 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] avast In the behavior shield of avast I have all the items required items

Re: [Blind-Computing] USB Ports How to fix them?

2011-07-20 Thread Mike Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Michael, Yes, unplug all USB devices but, pay attention to what port you unplug each device from because you want to plug each device back into the same port you unplugged it from. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Michael Amaro To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to highlight website address

2011-07-20 Thread Pedro Romero
Thanks Adi, I had no idea f4 would take me to the address field. It did and it worked. Thanks again. Pete For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] USB Ports How to fix them?

2011-07-20 Thread Michael Amaro
thanks will do - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] USB Ports How to fix them? Hi Michael, Yes, unplug all USB devices but, pay attention to

Re: [Blind-Computing] how to uninstal avast

2011-07-20 Thread Iqbal Hosen
hi lali, many thanks for your kind information. i have uninstalled avast from add remove program and also deleted it from programs file. but it is still in the system tray. now how to remove it from system tray? wishing you best of luck. iqbal - Original Message - From: Lali

Re: [Blind-Computing] Avast 6.0

2011-07-20 Thread Lali
Dear Anna! Use autoaccept. God bless all! Lali -- Mail: lali.belt...@gmail.com msn: lali.belt...@gmail.com aim: lali.belt...@gmail.com yahoo: lali.belt...@yahoo.com skype: lali.belteki1 paltalk: laller86 icq: 583849718 netlog: lali86 Klango: laller86 - eMail ist virenfrei. Von AVG

Re: [Blind-Computing] avast

2011-07-20 Thread Lali
Dear Anna! Press auto allow. God bless all! Lali -- Mail: lali.belt...@gmail.com msn: lali.belt...@gmail.com aim: lali.belt...@gmail.com yahoo: lali.belt...@yahoo.com skype: lali.belteki1 paltalk: laller86 icq: 583849718 netlog: lali86 Klango: laller86 - eMail ist virenfrei. Von

Re: [Blind-Computing] how to uninstal avast

2011-07-20 Thread Lali
Dear IQball! Press an enter on the icon, or use ccleaner. Both could hide it. God bless all! Lali -- Mail: lali.belt...@gmail.com msn: lali.belt...@gmail.com aim: lali.belt...@gmail.com yahoo: lali.belt...@yahoo.com skype: lali.belteki1 paltalk: laller86 icq: 583849718 netlog: lali86

Re: [Blind-Computing] suggestion for Optimizing Scan Quality:

2011-07-20 Thread Duong Tuan Nam
And they can run Dear Mark, Thanks for your help, Could you tell me know how much time your HP 5000 scans a page? The store near my house has 3 scanner are Cannon, HP and Epson. All are 1200 DPI and higher. I don't know which scanner I should purchase. Could you help me? Thanks Nam -

Re: [Blind-Computing] suggestion for Optimizing Scan Quality:

2011-07-20 Thread Duong Tuan Nam
Dear Mark, Thanks for your help, Could you tell me how much time your HP 5000 scans a page? The store near my house has 3 scanner are Cannon, HP and Epson. All are 1200 DPI and higher. I don't know which scanner I should purchase. Could you help me? Thank you, Nam - Original Message -

Re: [Blind-Computing] suggestion for Optimizing Scan Quality:

2011-07-20 Thread Van Der Walt Riana
Normal is usually best. Riana -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Prashanth MN Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 4:47 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] suggestion for