Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Good question. I don't know the answer. But based on today's comments, I'd go for this Pearl deal if I didn't already have the Hovercam. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jason White Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 7:0

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Perhaps VFO means portable with your laptop? George A. Martinez, CPA O-602.368.8854 F-206.666.2589 C-602.368.5424 "I've learnedThat everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it." attributed to Andy Rooney -Original Message

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

I also really like Abby Finereader but I an going to purchase the Pearl as a scan & read replacement for my stand alone large unit and use KNFB reader as my portable scan & read solution. George A. Martinez, CPA O-602.368.8854 F-206.666.2589 C-602.368.5424 "I've learnedThat everyone wants to

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Is the Hovercam compatible with JAWS 2018 OCR? At work, I use ABBYY FineReader Pro 12 for OCR, which is remarkably effective for processing scanned images downloaded as PDF files from journal publishers. Headings and footnotes, for example, are all recognized and converted to appropriate word proc

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Nothing very helpful, Wayne. Personally, I much prefer working with JAWS than the iPhone, so the Pearl has an automatic advantage there. My concern is comparing the Pearl with another device I already have, the Hovercam, which doesn't seem to be widely used by people on this list. -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

I've learned from this list today that it can work with the updated Convenient OCR feature of JAWS 2018, so no, a scanner isn't required. In effect, it is a scanner. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Fairhurst Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

This may be a silly question. Can the Pearl Camera be used by itself, or is a scanner required? -Original Message- From: Adrian Spratt Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 3:46 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer Steve, I realize my qu

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Adrian, I have an Apple phone with the KNFB reader installed. It looks like the Pearl will only work withFS devices and software and that makes it a bit less useful. Any thoughts? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [JAWS-Users] Trying to use the free version of Revo Uninstaller

I hope you came across Mike B's and Gerald Levy's posts explaining how Avast was unintentionally installed when updating the free version of C-cleaner. First it was Google Chrome being pushed by Piriform, now Avast? Sheesh! Mike M. P.S. I tried to send a private message to you, but I apparen

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws upgrade still shows in demo mode.

Hi When you start a new version of JAWS which is not covered by your current authorization, JAWS will start with a dialog asking you if you want to authorize that version of JAWS or run in demo (40 minute) mode. In order to authorize that version of JAWS, you must have an unused activation key t

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Dave, Extremely helpful. I have a similar device called the Hovercam that seems to function in a similar way (it snaps the photo or series of photos very fast before processing) and also folds into a relatively small unit, though a bit larger than the dimensions you give for the Pearl. Tempted a

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Steve, I realize my question sounded silly, but the Pearl is characterized as "portable." I suppose portable means you can shift it around your desk, but that's a more limited definition than I have in my head, which is something like "carryable," as in take it on trips out. But thanks for clari

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Hm. An argument for buying the Pearl after all. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dave...Oregonian Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 11:39 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camer

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Jim, Another extremely helpful response. (See my reply to Dave.) In addition, thanks for the glass tip. I should try it with my Hovercam, although it does amazingly well even with curly edges and old, long-folded-up letters. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-

Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer or Jaws?

I chose many years ago to place that simple signature at the bottom of all messages rather than a laundry list of information I've seen on other lists which in my opinion cause a wasteful use of bandwidth. You're welcome and lucky since I am home this afternoon on a Saturday. Oh and did I forg

Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer or Jaws?

David, Sorry I am so dense. I saw this at the bottom of messages and now I know it will get me to the download area. Thanks John -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 4:38 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer or Jaws?

For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -Original Message- From: John R. Vaughn Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 2:20 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer or Jaws? David, could yo

Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer or Jaws?

David, could you remind me of the web site address? Thank you. John -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 7:42 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Inte

Re: [JAWS-Users] Downloading in Google Chrome.

Thank you very much! Judy -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Moore Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 12:17 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Downloading in Google Chrome. Hi, I press C

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook web

Ah! Okay, thank you. Judy -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Michael Babcock Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 11:54 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook web No, i’m talking about the

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook web

No, i’m talking about the outlook web client. > On Dec 16, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Judy Jones wrote: > > Are you talking about Microsoft Exchange? > > Judy > > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Michael Babcock > Se

Re: [JAWS-Users] outlook web

Are you talking about Microsoft Exchange? Judy -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Michael Babcock Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 11:02 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] outlook web hi: If yo

Re: [JAWS-Users] Copying and pasting on the new job

Yes, thank you, my dictation efforts come out way worse than yours did, thus I never trust it. Have a wonderful weekend. Judy -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Michael Babcock Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 10:55 A

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Can't comment on other cameras. I believe the offer is US$299 for the Pearl, which is a hell of a bargain. I paid US$600 for my Pearl several years ago. Dave Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer - Original Message - From: "wayne smith" To: Sent: Saturday, December 1

[JAWS-Users] outlook web

hi: If you use the web interface for outlook, can you share how you have your settings set to quickly get threw this site? I’m wondering if i have to disable some settings to allow keystrokes on the microsoftonline.com domain so that I can access outlook as i normal

Re: [JAWS-Users] Copying and pasting on the new job

Judy, Thanks for your feedback. Yes, I was using dictation and didn’t check my spelling. :) One thing i won’t be doing at work for sure. I’ll be sure to try to remember to do this in future however. hoping your well. michael > On Dec 15, 2017, at 1:16 PM, Judy Jones wrote: > > It also looks lik

Re: [JAWS-Users] Copying and pasting on the new job

I attempted that, however until i made the change in the quick settings the system wouldn’t copy the text. Making this change has fixed it. Leveraging flexible web has also taken out unnecessary text as well, allowing me to automate some aspects of my notes. Thanks to all for the advice, and hea

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Um, you can't take a photo with the Perl camera if you're away from your Pc. The Perl connects via a USB cable that is about 36 inches long. - Original Message - From: "Adrian Spratt" To: Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 9:27 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer JAWS

Re: [JAWS-Users] Copying and pasting on the new job

What about setting a temp placemarker at the beginning, then going to the end of the text you want to copy and doing the dual-layer keystroke insert-space then M to mark the text and insert-space C to copy to clipboard. - Original Message - From: "Michael Babcock" To: Sent: Friday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Trying to use the free version of Revo Uninstaller

Hi Michael, 1st The only Jaws accessible version of Revo is, 1.95, but it won't remove 64 bit programs. I'm willing to bet that you're running CCleaner, & when updating CCleaner Avast was installed. Well, the company that owns Avast purchased Piriform, the company that developed CCleaner, & n

Re: [JAWS-Users] turning off status cells with a focus 40

Thanks very much Jason. All done successfully. Takis -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jason White Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 7:38 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] turning off status c

Re: [JAWS-Users] Trying to use the free version of Revo Uninstaller

If you have installed or updated CCleaner recently, Avast may have been surreptitiously installed also. That's because Avast now owns Piriform, the company that markets CCleaner. There have been reports on this and other lists of Avast being installed along with CCleaner. Gerald -O

Re: [JAWS-Users] Trying to use the free version of Revo Uninstaller

You were one of the lucky ones. Vince - Original Message - From: "Michael " To: Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Trying to use the free version of Revo Uninstaller I beg your pardon. As far as I know, Avast was not preinstalled when I bought t

Re: [JAWS-Users] turning off status cells with a focus 40

With apologies, the text was made into a mess while editing - here's the procedure again. Insert+6 to invoke Settings Center, then Ctrl+Shift+D to ensure that it's modifying the default configuration rather than an application-specific configuration, then search for "status". "Placement of status

Re: [JAWS-Users] turning off status cells with a focus 40

Insert+6 to invoke Settings Center, then Ctrl+Shift+D to ensure that it's modifying the default configuration rather than an application-specific configuration, then search for "status". "Placement of status cells" is the option you need. Press space bar until you've changed the setting to "none",

Re: [JAWS-Users] Trying to use the free version of Revo Uninstaller

I beg your pardon. As far as I know, Avast was not preinstalled when I bought the desktop computer. Having said that, Avast was also installed on my laptop pc running Windows 7 64 bit around the same time. So, I respectfully disagree with you. Thank you. -Original Message- From: JA

[JAWS-Users] turning off status cells with a focus 40

Hi all, Due to problems in communication between my new Lenovo and my handytech's active Braille display, I have borrowed a focus 40 from my dealer. However, I cannot find how I can turn status cells off, no matter how much I searched in jaw's commands. Could someone please be so kind as to refres

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

There are a range of standard camers out there that can connect for scanning. Is there a good reason for using the Pearl and what is the cost? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dave...Oregonian Sent: Saturday, Dece

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Agree with Jim, but since the Pearl has a very long depth of field, a curvature of a books surface is not at all critical, unless the curvature causes any text to appear distorted. I just press down along the margins to make it flat. Also there is a recognition mode in Openbook where you have t

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Hi, Adrian I have the Pearl/Open Book combination.  I use the camera for physical scanning.  It scans faster than a flat or curved bed scanner but scanning books must be done face up, presenting a bit of a problem for pressing down securely to get a good scan read.  I resolved the press down

Re: [JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

Adrian, The Pearl needs a USB connection to a computer, and it requires either using JAWS 2018 in Convenient OCR mode, or Openbook. It is portable, as it folds down into a roughly 3x3x20 inch case. Mine sits on my desk ready to use. Very quick compared to a standard flatbed scanner, since it sna

Re: [JAWS-Users] Trying to use the free version of Revo Uninstaller

Pretty sure Avast was pre-installed on your computer when you bought it. Good luck in un-installing it. Vince - Original Message - From: "Michael " To: Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 7:55 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Trying to use the free version of Revo Uninstaller When I try to u

[JAWS-Users] Trying to use the free version of Revo Uninstaller

When I try to use the free version of Revo Uninstaller 2.04 using Jaws 2018 to uninstall Avast antivirus software, I hear the version number followed by a graphic 667 type in text after the user account control is accepted. When I press enter after hearing the graphic message, nothing happens, and

[JAWS-Users] VFO's Pearl Camera offer

JAWS 2018 purchasers are being offered a deal on VFO's Pearl Camera. I'd be interested in any thoughts on the value of this device. For example, if I'm away from my PC, does taking a photo with the Pearl have any use? Also, how does the Pearl/JFW compare to the KNFB Reader or any other accessibl

Re: [JAWS-Users] Version Identification

Jaws+CTRL+V should do the trickl. Matthew -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jyandt.mar...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 3:21 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Version Identificati

[JAWS-Users] Jaws upgrade still shows in demo mode.

Morning all, Yesterday I ordered a jaws 2018 upgrade. I tried updating my authorization to reflect this. I however, jaws 2018 still runs in demo mode even after rebooting the system. I am using windows 10 1709 build 16299.15 if this matters. Do I need to have my activations reset for this t

Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer or Jaws?

This is also what VFO advised users to do in their announcement on the subject. I installed the ESR version of Firefox and it worked well in the handful of cases in which I've used it since then. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Be

Re: [JAWS-Users] Downloading in Google Chrome.

You can also use Ctrl-Tab to cycle between the download page and any other open tabs, without closing anything. This might be useful while monitoring a time-consuming download. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Moore

Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer or Jaws?

The best thing to do now is to get what they call the extended service release which I put up for download yesterday. -Original Message- From: JM Casey Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 7:31 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer or Jaws? That'

Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Explorer or Jaws?

David, I have your tutorials up on the server. Both of them in text format and if memory serves you did an audio on Chrome a while back. -Original Message- From: Judy Jones Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 7:17 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Internet Exp

Re: [JAWS-Users] Downloading in Google Chrome.

Hi, I press CTRL+W and I go back to the web page. It is like another tab you have open, so CTRL+W closes the downloads page and gets you back to the original web page! David Moore Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Judy Jones Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 4:12 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-user