Re: statement when jaws starts

  • From: <steve.boodram@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:08:02 -0400

Hi, I tried it now and it did work for me. My fault was that i was inserting 
the quotation marks in the statements.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: John Fioravanti 
  To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 1:39 PM
  Subject: Re: statement when jaws starts


  Funny, in jaws 8, which I use on my audio computer it doesn't work. John 
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Yardbird 
    To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 1:25 PM
    Subject: Re: statement when jaws starts


    could it be that these words are spoken directly from the programming of 
Jaws, and it isn't reading them off the screen? if so, that might account for 
not being able to modify or eliminate the announcement. Although of course a 
couple of people have said they'd been able to do it, using the jaws 
dictionary. I've never asked a sighted friend to tell me if those words 
actually come up visibly on the screen when jaws launches, but now I'll try to 
remember to do so.

    Just a thought. 
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: james hooper 
    To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 10:09 AM
    Subject: Re: statement when jaws starts


    greetings i did those exact instructions and when i closed jaws and 
restarted it it still says jaws for windows is ready even restarted the pc so i 
don't have a clue.  must be gremlens in my pc<grin>
    my msn is happy_james_2454@xxxxxxxxxxx
    my skype is golden_voice1954
    my aol is golden_voice1954

      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Dave Carlson 
      To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
      Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 11:02 AM
      Subject: Re: statement when jaws starts


      Let's all keep in mind that you need to be changing the default 
dictionary. Any other dictionary will not work.

      After you open the dictionary, make sure you're editing the default 
dictionary by pressing Ctrl+Shift+D. You'll hear 

      "default.jdf - jaws dictionary manager"

      Then do the edits suggested.

      Dave

        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Lynn I 
        To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
        Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 09:35
        Subject: Re: statement when jaws starts


        Hi Dianna,

        I'm sorry this didn't work for you. I did this earlier in the week and 
had no problem. Here is exactly what I did.

        In JAWS, I opened the JAWS dictionary.

        I tabbed to "add an entry.

        In the field for the word or phrase, I typed "JAWS for windows is 
ready" without the quotation marks.

        I tabbed once to the next field and entered the message I wanted to 
hear on JAWS start up.

        Then I tabbed to "ok".

        When I closed the menu, I answered yes to the "save changes to default 
prompt".

        As others have said, you can add a sound to your message, but I just 
kept it simple.

        HTH

        Blessings.

        Lynn I

          ----- Original Message ----- 
          From: Dianna Alley 
          To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
          Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 11:13 AM
          Subject: Re: statement when jaws starts


          It did not work for me.
            ----- Original Message ----- 
            From: stephen faill 
            To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
            Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 6:33 AM
            Subject: Re: statement when jaws starts


            ok gerald, thanks for that.

            i will give it a shot.

            regards.

            stephen faill
              ----- Original Message ----- 
              From: Gerald Levy 
              To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
              Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 1:14 PM
              Subject: Re: statement when jaws starts



              This has been covered already, but I'll repeat it anyway.  The 
easiest way to change the JAWS start-up message is to use the Dicttionary 
Manager.  Follow these steps:
              1.  Go to the JAWS Utilities menu and select Dictionary Manager.
              2. Hit Space on the Add... dialog to select the Add Dictionary 
Definition dialog.
              3. In the Actual Word field, type "jaws for windows is ready." 
exactly as it appears in quotes.
              4. In the Replacement Word field, type the phrase you would like 
to hear instead.  For example, you could type in something like, "Hurray!! JAWS 
10 is good to go!!".
              5. If you wish, you can also add a sound to play along with the 
phrase by choosing a sound from the list of provided sounds.
              6. Tab to Okay and hit Space.
              7. Close the Dictionary Manager, and reply with Yes when prompted 
to save changes.  Now, whenever you turn on your computer or launch JAWS 
manually, you will hear the new phrase you just created instead of "JAWS for 
Windows is Ready".

              Gerald 
                ----- Original Message ----- 
                From: stephen faill 
                To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
                Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 3:10 AM
                Subject: Re: statement when jaws starts


                hello list.

                have the steps to my question been posted up on here yet?

                maybe i missed them by mistake?

                regards.

                stephen faill
                  ----- Original Message ----- 
                  From: Jouie Balgoa 
                  To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
                  Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 4:05 AM
                  Subject: RE: statement when jaws starts


                  If the steps on how to do this really exist, please post them 
on this list.

                  Thanks

                  Jouie

                   

                   

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                  From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
[mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy
                  Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:09 PM
                  To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
                  Subject: Re: statement when jaws starts

                   

                   

                  Shannon,

                   

                  Why not make this simple?  Since so many people want these 
instructions, please post them publicly on this list for all of us to see.  
Thanks.

                   

                  Gerald 

                   

                    ----- Original Message ----- 

                    From: stephen faill 

                    To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 

                    Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 3:37 AM

                    Subject: Re: statement when jaws starts

                     

                    hi shannon.

                     

                    that would be great if u could send me the details off list.

                     

                    my e mail address is:

                     

                    stephen.faill@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

                     

                    regards.

                     

                    stephen faill

                      ----- Original Message ----- 

                      From: Shannon Hannah 

                      To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 

                      Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 3:37 AM

                      Subject: Re: statement when jaws starts

                       

                      Hi Stephen, I have instructions on changing how jaws 
starts. When ever I get a new version I change the announcement to say what 
version it is, the time, date and I have even added in a few other things. Like 
Hello Shannon. I have the instructions on how to do this if you want I can send 
them to you off list, just let me know.

                      Shannon 

                        ----- Original Message ----- 

                        From: stephen faill 

                        To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 

                        Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:29 AM

                        Subject: statement when jaws starts

                         

                        hello list.

                         

                        does anyone know of a way to change what jaws says when 
windows xp starts?

                         

                        currently it says jaws for windows is ready.

                         

                        can this be changed to a statement of my choice?

                         

                        all help is appreciated.

                         

                        Stephen faill


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