Re: [JAWS-Users] wireless headset questions

2009-07-23 Thread Vicki
It has a USB connection for the transmitter, and everything works great except for the mic level. I'll call Plantronics and see what they say. Thanks so much for the help. I appreciate it. I hate when these things happen. Almost ranks up there with fixing one thing and having two more break!

Re: [JAWS-Users] ebooks question

2009-07-23 Thread Marsha
Harlequin.com has many books which you can read in the category of women's fiction. Marsha For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[JAWS-Users] Jaws and autorun

2009-07-23 Thread Belinda Collins
Hello,I copied Jaws onto a CD so I could use it on another computer. My question is how do I create an autorun file so that it will start up automatically once I place the CD in the computer? I'm using Jaws 10 and windows Vista. thanks, Belinda The heart has eyes which the brain knows nothing

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and autorun

2009-07-23 Thread David Ferrin
Create a simple text file and call it autorun.inf then inside of it place the following lines of text. [autorun] open=filename.exe there you go, just make sure it is in the root directory and the path to the file name is correct. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com VIP Conduit Tech Support

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and autorun

2009-07-23 Thread Stewart A Overbey Jr.
David, Thanks for that great explanation, I've always wondered how to do that. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Psalm 103:1 Stewart A Overbey sover...@sourcelight.org facebook: http://www.facebook.com/saoverbey 706-474-1336 -Original Message-

[JAWS-Users] does Jaws work with Yahoo chat

2009-07-23 Thread jason smith
Hi list, is Yahoo chat accessible with Jaws 10? I have never used this program before so wasn't sure. Thanks Jason For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] does Jaws work with Yahoo chat

2009-07-23 Thread ChB
If you are talking about yahoo messenger then yes, you can download the latest messenger version, it works well with 10. Regards chrissy -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] Im Auftrag von jason smith

Re: [JAWS-Users] folder options in vista

2009-07-23 Thread Elaine
hi Brian ah, yes I see. I've kept jaws to beginner mode for now until I'm more familial with vista. so my tool tips are enabled. didn't think of that. thanks Elaine - Original Message - From: Brian Lee brianl...@charter.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favourites whennotmeantto

2009-07-23 Thread Elaine
hi Jason I know what it is, you have the favorites toolbar enabled. press alt V to go to the view menu. press the letter E to go to the explorer bar and you should now land on the favorites menu item. if this item is checked, your favorites will show up on the screen. just press enter to

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favourites when notmeantto

2009-07-23 Thread Elaine
hi Marilyn when you open Internet Explorer, is your outlook Express page maxed? I'm thinking this is a focus issue. before you go to IE, minimize all apps to the desktop, then open up internet explorer. just wondering if that might help jaws to see the correct window. I've had a look to

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favourites whennotmeantto

2009-07-23 Thread Marilyn Walker
EElaine, I think you're right about focus. What's the key stroke to minimize? marilyn - Original Message - From: Elaine elaine.d...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 11:58 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favourites

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favouriteswhennotmeantto

2009-07-23 Thread Elaine
Hi Marilyn I use left windows logo key, the key to the right of the left ctrl key. +the letter M for minimize. this is a standard windows key, not jaws specific. it minimizes all apps and puts focus on the desktop. I use that when jaws appears to read strange things. might also be an idea

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcingfavouriteswhennotmeantto

2009-07-23 Thread Marilyn Walker
Elaine, I closed other windows and then opened ie and it went right to my home page without all the other garbage interfering. However, using the windows key and m did not take me to minimize. It took me to the all programs list. Thanks to you, I can use the plan that worked. However, I

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jawsannouncingfavouriteswhennotmeantto

2009-07-23 Thread ChB
The keys elaine gave are correct. Windows key + M minimizes all open windows. Jaws should then focus on the desktop again. regards chrissy - Original Message - From: Marilyn Walker mlw1...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:36 PM Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jawsannouncingfavouriteswhennotmeantto

2009-07-23 Thread Elaine
Hi Marilyn I know why it didn't work, lol, silly me. hold down the windows key and tap the letter m. Elaine - Original Message - From: Marilyn Walker mlw1...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:36 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problem

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jawsannouncingfavouriteswhennotmeantto

2009-07-23 Thread Marilyn Walker
Elaine, it didn't work. I think I'm the silly one, thinking that little problems actually have solutions when we all know that Microsoft planned it this way to drive us nuts. marilyn - Original Message - From: Elaine elaine.d...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favourites when not meant to

2009-07-23 Thread David Ferrin
I just thought the subject line could use some spaces for those of us who speak English. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com VIP Conduit Tech Support www.vipconduit.com - Original Message - From: Elaine elaine.d...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jawsannouncingfavouriteswhennotmeantto

2009-07-23 Thread Marilyn Walker
So how do you know they have been minimized? For all I know this has happened. m - Original Message - From: ChB chr1...@gmx.de To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 2:52 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jawsannouncingfavouriteswhennotmeantto : The

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jawsannouncingfavouriteswhennotmeantto

2009-07-23 Thread ChB
jaws will say 'desktop, folder view' My jaws is german so I just translated what he says here, but he announces where you are at in english too. regards chrissy - Original Message - From: Marilyn Walker mlw1...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, July 24,

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favourites when not meantt o

2009-07-23 Thread ChB
Hold down the windows key and then, NOT letting go of it, press the letter M. regards chrissy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jawsannouncingfavouriteswhennotmeantto

2009-07-23 Thread Devona Abel
Jaws says minimized first won't it? But, how do you get back maximized from there? - Original Message - From: ChB To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 5:24 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jawsannouncingfavouriteswhennotmeantto jaws

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favourites when not meant to

2009-07-23 Thread ChB
I just checked with my english messenger buddy, the exact phrase in english you will hear is: Windows, M, desktop, folder view, list view I think you are maybe trying to press the wrong key. not jaws key and not application key. the windows key is located two keys to the left from the

[JAWS-Users] changing unread message in OE.

2009-07-23 Thread Steve heflin
I'm using Jaws 10. with XP Pro, the problem is all messages say unread even when I read them. How do I change this? Thanks Steve. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jawsannouncingfavouriteswhennotmeantto

2009-07-23 Thread KS
You press alt-space bar and then the letter x. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] changing unread message in OE.

2009-07-23 Thread Tim
I occasionally experience this problem. Usually, I simply restart the program and the problem goes away. Did you try going to the Edit menu and checking the option to mark all messages as read? T. H. - Original Message - From: Steve heflin s.hef...@comcast.net To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] changing unread message in OE.

2009-07-23 Thread Steve heflin
Yes I have tried those suggestions but they are still showing as unread. - Original Message - From: Tim t...@nwiusa.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] changing unread message in OE. I occasionally experience this

[JAWS-Users] music software

2009-07-23 Thread KS
Hi, Are there any blind musicians on this list? If so please email me at ksong8...@msn.com. Kimsan Song For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favourites when notmeant to

2009-07-23 Thread Donald Marang
If Windows + m is not able to take you to the desktop, try the Windows + d combination. It is a toggle. Pressing Windows + d once will minimize all open windows. Pressing a second time will restore the windows to their original state. Don Marang - Original Message - From: ChB

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favourites when notmeant to

2009-07-23 Thread Flor Lynch
Dave, There are only two words unspaced in the subject line. Anyone could make and many could ignore that sort of error. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin d...@jaws-users.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 11:15 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jaws announcing favourites whennotmeant to

2009-07-23 Thread Flor Lynch
Donald, Windows+d does not minimize all apps. It just lands you on the desktop without chaiging any other window. Windows+m [m for minimize] should minimize all apps, whether JAWS tells you so or not. These keystrokes are independent of JAWS. - Original Message - From: Donald Marang

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with Jawsannouncingfavouriteswhennotmeantto

2009-07-23 Thread Flor Lynch
Ah, I see where the subject line problem lies with this particular message. 1. Press down the windows key and hold it down until I tell you otherwise. 2. Press and let up on the m ke; and now let up on the Windows key. Assuredly, at that point all apps have been minimized. - Original