[bookport] Re: Off topic - laptop user query
- From: "Rik James" <d28rik@xxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:59:38 -0700
Great ideas, Sharon. Thanks very much.
It is a situation where I would like to find a way to disable the mouse and
touch pad when I'm not wanting to bump it whle typing. Covering it with
something thin yet strong might be a good work around. Low tech, even. I
like that! Yes, I'm using JAWS and my wife is signted so she will like to
glide around on the touch pad. The idea of the USB numeric keypad sounds
like a match for me. I would like to see about getting one. Although I may
just try and see about learning the keyboard. Lots of learning though, and
patience is needed, not always in large supply when you set out to
accomplish something.
Thanks again for taking the time to help out.
Rik
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Sharon
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 1:42 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: Off topic - laptop user query
Rick,
If you are using Jaws or Window Eyes, you will find the setup for laptop
reading keys in the help menu. If you want to use it like a desk top, you
can buy a USB number pad. As for the pointer, mine can be disabled in the
system tray. That wasn't true on my last notebook. I covered the window on
that one with a piece of plastic. It can also be turned off in the control
panel. However, if you think that you will need for a sited person to access
your computer, the control panel would be inconvenient.
If you have other questions, feel free to contact me off list.
Make it a great one
Sharon
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