Re: [Blind-Computing] Managing notes and course material

2011-08-31 Thread Nikolay Todorov
Hello Riana, PDF is generally speaking, protected document format, however some PDFs allow to be copied to the clipboard. Please try to select and copy the content of the PDF file to the clipboard by going to EDIT -> COPY. Paste than the content to an open Word document, please note that even i

Re: [Blind-Computing] Managing notes and course material

2011-08-31 Thread mark
Hi If the PDF document allows it, try saving it as a text document. I have found this helpful a number of times. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: http://christiantraditions.info Please visit my blog at: http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com -Original Messag

Re: [Blind-Computing] Video Intercept Error

2011-08-31 Thread Martin Blackwell
Thank you very much, Mike. One small problem, there is not Freedom Scientific Admin Tool in Add/Remove Programs. Should I just tell her to install that file anyway? Martin -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Be

Re: [Blind-Computing] Video Intercept Error

2011-08-31 Thread Martin Blackwell
Mike, She installed that file anyway, and this is the message she gets when starting JAWS now: Status: Video Intercept is not installed. Primary Display Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series ATI Technologies Inc. ati2dvag.dll 6.14.10.7157 Video Chain Information: ati2dvag

Re: [Blind-Computing] Managing notes and course material

2011-08-31 Thread Don Marang
Actually, PDF stands for Portable Document Format. It was designed to provide an electronic format that would look identical to the original paper layout in every respect. Back when it was first created, it was the only way to get the exact look of the page on any platform. The text of the p

Re: [Blind-Computing] Managing notes and course material

2011-08-31 Thread Matthew C
If you have something like kerzweil or open book I think you can open it with that. You can then save it as a text document. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Nikolay Todorov Sent: Wednesday, August

Re: [Blind-Computing] Video Intercept Error

2011-08-31 Thread Mike & Barbara in Arcadia
HI Martin, I have not had this problem in a long time. Therefore, I failed to realize that the admin tool is not inJaws10, 11, or 12, there is just Freedom Scientific Video Intercept. Not ever having experienced this problem without dealing with an admin tool, I would suggest contacting Freed

Re: [Blind-Computing] Video Intercept Error

2011-08-31 Thread David
Hello there; You may have to update your video drivers. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike & Barbara in Arcadia Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 9:06 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subje

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update issue

2011-08-31 Thread kimsan
Hi, Ok, this is getting redonkulous... I have downloaded and installed the readiness tool that was recommended via google and another kind lister on this list. It is not working, I cannot install any updates. To all the technical computer gurus here what do you think the issue is? Here's the messag

[Blind-Computing] Where to enter authorization?

2011-08-31 Thread Eric Caron
Dear list, As the flood waters recede in southern Vermont, I have a little more time to work on my computer as my work at the high school is suspended until all is safe again. The timing is good as I am trying to get this new Windows 7 up and running. When we installed Windows 7 I was

[Blind-Computing] Backing up windows?

2011-08-31 Thread Eric Caron
Hello list, I'm new to Windows 7 and using JAWS 12. I'd like to back up windows completely so that if I have a disaster I can either run Windows from the external backup or re instal the hard disk from back up. I have done this on the Mac side but don't know how to approach the Windo

Re: [Blind-Computing] Where to enter authorization?

2011-08-31 Thread Janie Degenshein
Perhaps you mean in the jaws help menu insert j alt h and look in that menu I believe there is update authorization etc. 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)

Re: [Blind-Computing] Where to enter authorization?

2011-08-31 Thread Don Marang
I think he needs to authorize Windows 7, not JAWS. It allows you to use it for 30 days before being required to authorize. It would probably ask again if you reboot. Otherwise, I would hit Windows + Pause (normally the far right key in the Function key row) and Tabsee if there is anything

Re: [Blind-Computing] Where to enter authorization?

2011-08-31 Thread Janie Degenshein
OOPS sorry about that I re read your message 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 www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jde

[Blind-Computing] disc defragmenter?

2011-08-31 Thread
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Re: [Blind-Computing] disc defragmenter?

2011-08-31 Thread Janie Degenshein
You will find disk clean up and disk defragmenter in the same area 1 windows for the start menu 2 up arrow to all programs and right arrow as it is a sub menu 3 now go to accessories closed and right arrow 4 now go to system tools closed and right arrow and down to disk defrag and enterGood luck

Re: [Blind-Computing] disc defragmenter?

2011-08-31 Thread Portia Scott
I would always go to the start menu, type the word disk, and down arrow till you hear disk defray. Hit enter on it. Tab till you hear the list of disks available to defray, arrow to the one you want and click the defragment disk button. Portia. On Aug 31, 2011, at 12:29 PM, Kliph&Sharrie wrote:

Re: [Blind-Computing] disc defragmenter?

2011-08-31 Thread Lenny McHugh
I just depress the windows key that then produces a search box. Then enter d into the search box Then you can down arrow to launch disk cleanup or disk defragmenter. --- Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational with a touch of humor. There is also a very extensiv

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update issue

2011-08-31 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Kimsan, I had a similar issue on one of my Win7 machines, and after exhausting my resources, I ended up recovering the machine. Everything is working fine now, service pack 1 even slid in with no complaints. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "kimsan" To: Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update issue

2011-08-31 Thread kimsan
I should back everything up and just reformat it then Rick? I wish I could do that but my external hd is not working at the moment... Believe me, I think I have pist a lot of people off by asking this question but trust me I have done everything Microsoft suggested but no go. Take care and apprecia

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update issue

2011-08-31 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Kimsan, Yes, as long as you have the operating system disk, an image of the operating system partition, recovery media, or a recovery partition on the hard drive. If the system seems to be functioning okay, then indeed wait until you can backup your personal files. A few updates are most l

[Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol

2011-08-31 Thread kimsan
Hi, I had a situation where I dropped my external hd. However after several weeks, I now plugged it in to my laptop and now it shows up lol I'm afraid to unplug it because what if its one of those just got lucky things? Thoughts? Lol, I will leave it plugged in until someone responds. Thanks.

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Update issue

2011-08-31 Thread kimsan
Hi Rick: Again, Thanks for the response. I am figuring out my external hd and if all goes well I will back it up and proceed to reformat. kimsans...@aol.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick

Re: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol

2011-08-31 Thread Jacob Kruger
If possible/have space, first thing to do would be to now back up data on it, etc. One of the aspects of electronics of this type is that since they have sort of virtual/hard circuited wiring/electronic circuits on them, it means that something like a cracked bit of wiring might sometimes work

Re: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol

2011-08-31 Thread kimsan
Jacob: Nice to hear from ya! I have unplugged it and then plugged it back in again hoping it would work and it did! I did it a few more times and same result. I hope to god that I just got lucky. This 2 tb external hd was a present from a helpful buddy. In any event, its still under worentee...

Re: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol

2011-08-31 Thread Jacob Kruger
Good luck, and, yes, just don't move actual unit/housing too much if you can help it - for now anyway. I also make use of an external hard drive for storing data/backups of software etc., but don't really move it/carry it around too much as such, but anyway - have 2 8Gb flash drives which gene

Re: [Blind-Computing] How to have JAWS indicate a capital letter

2011-08-31 Thread Eric Caron
Dear Don and others, I was able to add a tone to indicate a capital letter with the REal Speak voices. It was as Don said in Settings Sound Schemes I had to press edit then go to the Mis tab. I did not see a option for it to say Cap only to add a tone . This is very helpful Thanks

Re: [Blind-Computing] Where to enter authorization?

2011-08-31 Thread Eric Caron
Don gave me the tip I needed to find the authorization for Windows 7. I never heard before of pressing windows key with Pause. Well it worked and I now know where to go and when I have a bit of help or feel brave I'll try to get that key in there. Eric Caron On Aug 31, 2011, at 3:02 PM, Do

[Blind-Computing] system recovery

2011-08-31 Thread kimsan
Hi, How can I set my laptop back to factory defaults? Actually, I know how to do it on this windows 7 machine but it says my computer is running on battery. The thing is the laptop is plugged into the wall so why would it give me this message? Do you suppose its because I have a week battery?