Re: jaws not speaking after vidio driver update
- From: Dave Durber <dadurber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 22:05:50 -0400
That is why I always distinguish between key commands such as <WINDOWS
KEY+U> to start Narrator and <WINDOWS KEY> to open the "start" menu
followed by <u> to open the "shut down" dialog box.
In some Freedom Scientific and other computer manuals, I have seen the
following instruction printed:
"to open the file menu, press the <ALT> key and the <F> key
simultaneously to open the File menu."
As you know, this instruction is incorrect because, as you know, the
<ALT> key has to be pressed and held down before pressing the <F> key
in order for the short cut command to open the "file" menu is to work
correctly.
Sincerely:
Dave Durber
On Fri, 19 Aug 2005 18:11:50 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi Dave,
>
>You're right, Windows key + U will start Narrator and Windows key + R
>will open the Run Dialog Box for the user to open a program, a drive, a
>folder, a web site, or a new email message. However, there's a problem
>with Windows key + U key: Many users get confused because they tend to
>press and release Windows Key first which will open the Start menu, and
>U key a fraction of a second later, which will in turn launch the
>Shutdown program. This will not help start Narrator. Other Jaws users
>prefer to shutdown their computer using the procedure mentioned above.
>Often, they rush to Windows key and U key at the same time
>(simultaneously) to power down their PC. Naturally, this launches
>Narrator and they end up with two voices speaking at the same time. When
>they force the shutdown without closing Narrator, Windows will remember
>to bring these two voices back again when restarted (If Jaws Start First
>is set). So, I always recommend not to use Windows key + U although it's
>the ideal key combination for users with limited keyboarding skills.
>
>Thanks for mentioning Windows key + U. I do use it sometimes but I have
>to confess that it does it to me too, and I have to throw more
>keystrokes in order to silence Narrator.
>
>Adam
>
>
>Dave Durber wrote:
>
>>By the way, the short cut key combination to start Narrator is
>><WINDOWS KEY+U>.
>>
>>The short cut key combination <WINDOWS KEY+R> opens the command line
>>prompt window.
>>
>>Sincerely:
>>
>>Dave Durber
>>
>>On Fri, 19 Aug 2005 06:24:41 -0600, you wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>Adam
>>>
>>>Thanks very much for the help.
>>>
>>>It was indeed the vidio intercept error. Once I got narrator going I was
>>>able to fix the vidio intercept driver.
>>>
>>>Everything is working fine again.
>>>
>>>Take care,
>>>
>>>Michael
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Adam
>>> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 6:13
>>> Subject: Re: jaws not speaking after vidio driver update
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Michael,
>>>
>>> To launch Narrator: Press Windows Key + R at the same time. Type narrator
>>> and hit Enter. That's all.
>>>
>>> To launch Video Intercept Manager: Start Menu, Programs or All programs,
>>> Jaws60, Tools, Video Intercept Manager.
>>>
>>> I have to go now. I'll be back in 10 hours. Maybe someone on the list could
>>> help with instructions on how to use the Video Intercept Manager.
>>>
>>> Adam
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> J. Michael Jones wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> This is Jaws V6.0. There is no other accessibility software installed.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Two further questions. I have not used narrator so how do I start it
>>> without speech. Also you mentioned starting the vidio intercept driver. I
>>> have also not done this before.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Michael
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Adam
>>> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 5:34
>>> Subject: Re: jaws not speaking after vidio driver update
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Michael,
>>>
>>> You didn't mention your Jaws version number or if you have any other
>>> adaptive software using the Video Intercept tool. Anyway, try to launch
>>> your Video Intercept Manager from the Start Menu and see if the Video
>>> Intercept is installed or not. Also have a look at the display info. If the
>>> Video Intercept is not installed, install it. If nothing works at all, try
>>> to repair or reinstall Jaws. The worst but risky case scenario would be to
>>> uninstall the Video Driver itself and reinstall it again. Naturally, you
>>> can rely on Narrator for basic audio input during the whole process. Also,
>>> keep Windows System Restore in mind prior to fixing your computer. Make
>>> sure you can return your system to any available earlier state
>>>
>>> Good luck!
>>>
>>> Adam
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> J. Michael Jones wrote:
>>> Good morning,
>>>
>>> This morning I updated the vidio driver on a Windows XP-SP2 system.
>>> Now jaws will not speak. It is setup to start speaking before login.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Michael
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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