Re: [JAWS-Users] Upgrading to JAWS 16

2015-09-24 Thread petras
You can uninstall Jaws 13 and install the new version. - Original Message - From: "Catherine Walsh" I need to know how to save the new version to my desktop and how to create a hot key for it. Can I leave the old version of JAWS on the desktop? Also will my computer start up each time

Re: [JAWS-Users] Upgrading to JAWS 16

2015-09-24 Thread Londa Peterson
Running JAWS from the system tray doesn't effect your desktop icon. I have both, and I have always had both no matter what computer I've had JAWS installed on. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: Wednesday, Se

Re: [JAWS-Users] Upgrading to JAWS 16

2015-09-24 Thread jim
Hi Catherine, When you install Jaws 16, Jaws 16 will automatically put a Jaws 16 Icon on your desktop. Yes, you can leave your previous Jaws Icons on the desktop. How to make a shortcut key for Jaws 16. Go to your desktop, Windows key+m. Highlight Jaws 16. Press the application key, up arrow one

Re: [JAWS-Users] Upgrading to JAWS 16

2015-09-24 Thread John Justice
Hi Kate, I'll answer each question in the sequence you provided. I need to know how to save the new version to my desktop and how to create a hot key for it. If you install Jaws 16 on your computer, it will automatically create a desktop icon for you. Freedom Scientific assumes that you will want

Re: [JAWS-Users] Upgrading to JAWS 16

2015-09-24 Thread Pinky
Hi Mike, I have to tell you that you did an excellent job of explaining this. I know it took a little time to do and I am sure many people like myself have learned some new tricks and other ways of doing things by reading this. So keep up the good work by doing this because I always learn something

Re: [JAWS-Users] Upgrading to JAWS 16

2015-09-24 Thread Pinky
Excellent instructions. Ed -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jim Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 10:09 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Upgrading to JAWS 16 Hi Catherine, When you install

[JAWS-Users] Re; keyboard recommendation

2015-09-24 Thread Justin Mc.devitt
Hello, Per the response to my inquiry, I'm not sure whatyou mean by a 'flatscreen keyboard." the built-in keyboard with the Dell laptop I am using is a standard laptop keyboard, (smaller keys and no elevation between the rows.) Microsoft offers the 5000 Series Bluetooth keyboard. However, ac

Re: [JAWS-Users] Re; keyboard recommendation

2015-09-24 Thread John M.
If you get the opportunity to take a ride to a Staples and try out the keyboards that they have on display. That way, you can choose the one that feels the best to you. For me, I went to Wal-Mart and purchased the cheapest keyboard that they offered. It is a standard 104 key USB keyboard and it

[JAWS-Users] How to set up a pin password log-in in w-10

2015-09-24 Thread jim
Set Up a PIN instead of a password to sign into w-10 Here is how you, create a four-digit PIN associated with your user account log-in on w-10. 1. Windows key+I, for settings. 2. Right arrow 4 times to, Account, press enter. 3. Down arrow to, Sign-in options, press enter. 4. Tab to the, Add

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to set up a pin password log-in in w-10

2015-09-24 Thread Trish
Hi, so is this a mandatory thing, or can this be ignored? - Original Message - From: jim To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 2:31 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] How to set up a pin password log-in in w-10 Set Up a PIN instead of a password to s

Re: [JAWS-Users] Upgrading to JAWS 16

2015-09-24 Thread Kimsan
My mistake.it was late when writing that. I appologize for any inconvenience that it may have caused. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 24, 2015, at 7:09 AM, Londa Peterson wrote: > > Running JAWS from the system tray doesn't effect your desktop icon. I have > both, and I have always had both no mat

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to set up a pin password log-in in w-10

2015-09-24 Thread jim
Personal preference. When set up correctly in w-10. You only have to, type in four numbers at your pin log-in, and wait to go to your desktop. No need of typing in a long password, with capital letters, and pressing the enter key. All is still remembered for signing into Microsoft and ETC. It i

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to set up a pin password log-in in w-10

2015-09-24 Thread Trish
ok thanks, but it's not necessary to do this to get to the desktop? If someone wasn't concerned about logging into their computer I mean. - Original Message - From: jim To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] How

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to set up a pin password log-in in w-10

2015-09-24 Thread jim
No, you do not have to do this. Keep doing it the way you always have... -Original Message- From: Trish Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 4:07 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] How to set up a pin password log-in in w-10 ok thanks, but it's not necessary

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to set up a pin password log-in in w-10

2015-09-24 Thread Trish
what a relief! Thanks for the info! - Original Message - From: jim To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 3:36 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] How to set up a pin password log-in in w-10 No, you do not have to do this. Keep doing it the way y

Re: [JAWS-Users] Upgrading to JAWS 16

2015-09-24 Thread Mike
Hi Ed, Yes, JAWS does create a desktop icon automatically during the installation, but there are times when one does have to do this manually, so I included the steps on how to do it. Thank you for your vote of confidence. I love helping people learn to do the things that they need to be able

Re: [JAWS-Users] Re; keyboard recommendation

2015-09-24 Thread Mike
Hi Justin, I have used the Microsoft keyboards in the past, but now am into the Logitech products. I am currently using a MK-270, and excellent choice of a keyboard/mouse combination, and it can be purchased through Amazon for around $20. I also use a Logitech MK-320, but it has no application