JFW 5.0 Tutorial

Yoshiko Nanaka

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• Publié par: Nuching
• Nombre de lectures: 23
• Langue: English

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JAWS 5.0 with Windows XP Tutorial  

  Table of Contents   Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................... 1   XP Setup for JAWS....................................................................................................................... 2   Lesson 1: Navigating on the Desktop ........................................................................................ 3   Lesson 2: The Start Button, Toolbar, Taskbar, and System Tray .............................................. 5   Lesson 3: Navigating the Start Menu ......................................................................................... 7   Lesson 4: Creating a New Document in Word ........................................................................... 9   Lesson 5: Navigating the Pull-Down Menus in Word ............................................................... 11   Lesson 6: Navigating in Dialogue Boxes/Tracking Student's JAWS Skills .............................. 13   Lesson 7: Entering Text and Adjusting Typing Echo ............................................................... 15   Lesson 8: Setting the Voice Parameters, Verbosity, and Correcting Pronunciations .............. 17   Lesson 9: Reading Text on a Desktop Computer .................................................................... 19   Lesson 10: Reading Text on a Laptop ....................................................................................... 21   Lesson 11: Saving a Word Document ....................................................................................... 23   Lesson 12: Printing a Document ................................................................................................ 25   Lesson 13: Opening an Existing Word Document ..................................................................... 26   Lesson 14: Checking Spelling and Grammar ............................................................................ 27   Lesson 15: Selecting, Editing, and Moving Text ........................................................................ 29   Lesson 16: Formatting Text ....................................................................................................... 31   Lesson 17: Creating and Organizing Folders ............................................................................ 33   Lesson 18: Using the Find Dialogue .......................................................................................... 35   Lesson 19: Using the Recycle Bin ............................................................................................. 37   Lesson 20: Using Windows Explorer to Manage Files............................................................... 38   Lesson 21: Formatting a Floppy Disk ........................................................................................ 40   Lesson 22: Introduction to Internet Explorer .............................................................................. 41  

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JAWS 5.0/XP

XP Setup for JAWS   In order to make JAWS work better with XP, you will need to make the following changes which convert the XP desktop to the Windows 95/98 style:   Go to Start Menu/Control Panel/Taskbar and Start Menu Properties (or right click on the Start Menu Button and choose Properties)    Taskbar Tab: Hide inactive icons not checked  Show Quick Launch not checked (JAWS can't access this anyway)    Start Menu Tab: Classic Start Menu radio button checked  To further customize the Start Menu click the Customize Button   In Windows Explorer/Tools Menu/Folder Options    General Tab: Use Windows Classic Folders radio button checked  Open each folder in the same window checked    View Tab: Display simple folder view unchecked  Display full path in address bar checked  Display full path in title bar checked  Hide extensions for known file types-off  (These changes will help student identify file locations if they want to use  a bit of DOS for saving and retrieving files and will also help identify  Word, Duxbury, Braille files by extension.)   Then click on Apply to all Folders button   Go to Start Menu/Control Panel/Display (or right click on Desktop and choose Properties)    Themes Tab: Theme: drop down menu—choose Windows Classic  Desktop Tab—Background: drop down menu--none  Screensaver Tab—Screensaver: drop down menu--none  Appearance Tab—Windows and buttons: Windows Classic  Settings Tab—Screen resolution: 800x600 pixels (or lowest) Colour quality: 32 bit   Troubleshooting:   Students who have some sight will often customize Windows using special high contrast color schemes and large fonts. Avoid choosing blue background colors or highlights with white text as JAWS does not always read this combination. You can test your color combination by going on the Internet and pressing Ins + F7 to bring up the Links List to see if JAWS will read the list.

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Lesson 1: Navigating on the Desktop   Setup Suggestions   • If you want JAWS to start automatically when Windows starts up, Go to the JAWS Options Menu/Basics and check Automatically start JAWS.   • The Start Menu is a more efficient way for blind users to access programs, but users should be aware of the Desktop in case they find themselves on the Desktop by accident. If users prefer to use the Desktop, help them add and delete items and arrange it more efficiently.   • Advanced users can create hot keys to open programs directly from the keyboard, bypassing both the Desktop and Start Menu. Select the shortcut on the Desktop and right click or press Shift + F10 to bring up the Context Menu. Choose Properties and assign the hot key, e.g. J. Shortcuts automatically start with Alt + Ctrl.   Teaching Suggestions   • For an initial lesson, teach the student how to turn on the computer and use the arrow keys to navigate around, listening to the names of items on the Desktop and discussing their function. Launch a program with the Enter key.   • more advanced student can practice launching several programs from the Desktop A and then minimizing them all with WinLogo + M, returning the focus to the Desktop.   • Introduce the JAWS contextual Help (Ins + F1) early as it provides detailed instructions for using whatever Windows environment the student is currently using.   • on Keyboard Help (Ins + 1) to help the student explore and learn the keyboard and Turn to verify keystrokes before using them. Turn it back off using the same keystroke. Some students have used this feature for keyboarding practice.   Troubleshooting:   • Otherwise JAWS automatic startup temporarily when installing new software. Disable it will be difficult to shut it off to resolve conflicts.   • sure the correct keyboard layout is selected for desktop or laptop computers. Go Make to the JAWS Options Menu under Basics and check the Use Keyboard Layout field.   • command Ins + F7 will bring up a list of links on the Screen Sensitive Help Page. The On my computer they disappear when you try to access them.     • If JAWS keystrokes conflict with keystrokes used in other programs, press Ins + 3. This allows the next key combination entered to pass through without activating the JAWs action normally associated with that keystroke.

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Contextual Help window gives information about the current Windows environment and navigation (JAWS) Closes the Contextual Help window When Windows starts up, the focus lands on the icon in the upper left hand corner or on the icon last selected. In older versions of Windows, you had to use the Spacebar to select the icon, but that is no longer necessary in XP. Move up, down, right, and left through the columns of icons. If there are gaps in a column, JAWS will switch columns. JAWS will quit speaking when it has reached the end of a row or column. Jumps to the next icon which begins with that letter Opens the item which has the current JAWS focus Closes any windows or programs that can't be closed with Esc Brings up the computer shut down dialogue from the Desktop Closes all windows and moves cursor to last selected item on Desktop. This is useful when you’ve lost focus and want to start over Toggles Keyboard Help on and off. This allows you to explore the keyboard or to verify commands before using them (JAWS) Pass through key for conflicting keystrokes

Lesson 1: Navigating on the Desktop (Keystrokes)     Common (desktop and laptop computers):     Insert + F1        Esc        Spacebar                  Arrow Keys                      Letter Keys       Enter        Alt + F4        Win Logo Key + M          Ins + 1 (keyboard)        Ins + 3 (keyboard)                     

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  Lesson 2: The Start Button, Toolbar, Taskbar, and System Tray     Setup Suggestions   • The Toolbar is not accessible using JAWS and can be taken off the Taskbar by disabling the Quick Launch option (see XP setup instructions). Leave it on if other users need it.   • Ifcan add it by going to Start/Control the volume control is not on the Taskbar, you Panel/Sound and checking the box beside Place volume icon in the Taskbar.     Teaching Suggestions   • Start Button, Toolbar, Taskbar, and System Tray are all located on the bottom of The your Desktop. The Start Button opens the Programs menu. The Quick Launch Toolbar contains buttons for launching programs quickly (Internet and Email). The Taskbar list contains buttons linked to programs and documents currently open. The System Tray usually contains buttons for volume control, battery use on laptops, the current time, and special programs such as antivirus programs.   • For an initial lesson, tab around to each area and use the context sensitive help Insert + F1 to hear the instructions for each different area of the Taskbar.   • Use Open a few programs or documents so you will have some items on the Taskbar. the Tab key to toggle between the Desktop, Start Button, Toolbar, and Taskbar. On the Taskbar use the arrow keys to explore. Introduce Alt+Tab and Insert+F10 as alternative ways to cycle through the open programs and documents so students can decide which method they prefer.   • the specialty keystrokes Insert+F11 for reading the System Tray and Insert+F12 for Try reading the time.   Troubleshooting:   • battery check command may not work if the laptop manufacturer uses its own The battery control panel.

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    Lesson 2: The Start Button, Toolbar, Taskbar, and System Tray (Keystrokes)     Common (desktop and laptop computers):     Insert + F1     Esc   Alt + F4     Tab     Arrow Keys     Enter     Alt + Tab       Insert + F10     Insert + F11     Insert + F12     Caps Lock + Shift + B     Win Logo Key + Esc    

Contextual Help gives information about the current environment and navigation (JAWS) Closes Contextual Help window Closes any pop-up messages or windows that can't be closed with Esc and brings up the computer shut down dialogue from the Desktop Toggles between Start Button, Toolbar, Taskbar, and Desktop Move left and right on Taskbar Opens document or program associated with the button Holding down Alt and pressing Tab cycles between active windows. Releasing the Alt key selects that window. Opens Windows List dialogue box with list of current running applications and documents including information about their current window condition, e.g. minimized, restored. Allows you to switch applications (JAWS) Opens System Tray dialogue box with list of Taskbar System Tray items including battery check and volume control. Allows you to open items (JAWS) Reads time on the Taskbar (JAWS) Reports battery level (JAWS) Will open Start Button and close it, putting focus back on the Start Button; useful if you get lost

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Lesson 3: Navigating the Start Menu       Setup Suggestions   • You may want to customize the Start Menu (see XP setup instructions). You can remove items the student doesn't need and add frequently used items which will appear directly above Programs at the first level or in the Recent Documents or Favorites Submenu. You can also specify whether you would like certain items such as My Documents or Control Panels to expand into submenus.     Teaching Suggestions   • For an initial lesson, use the arrow keys to navigate within the Start Menu, describing the function of some of the programs and submenus. JAWS announces the name of the menu item, submenu if it has one, and then identifies the hot key. Use contextual help Insert + F1 to hear the instructions for navigating the Start Menu. Launch a program with the Enter key. Then use the Shut Down menu to turn off the computer.   • advanced students can use the Read Current Character command Ins + 5 More (desktop) or Caps Lock + , (laptop) for discovering the underlined character in a menu item which serves as its hot key.    

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Brings up the Start Menu from anywhere Moves up and down through the menu choices or skips to the other end of list if already at bottom or top. Opens and closes submenus or goes to the other column of a side by side list Goes back one menu level and eventually lands back on the Start button (also closes Contextual Help) Jumps to the first menu item which begins with that letter Jumps to indicated menu choice and displays the submenu Selects current menu choice or opens the submenu Key sequence for shutting down the computer: Start Button, Turn off Computer, Turn Off Brings up the Find Dialogue Box Brings up the Run Dialogue Box Brings up Windows Explorer

Lesson 3: Navigating the Start Menu (Keystrokes)     Common (desktop and laptop computers):   Insert + F1 Help gives information about the current Contextual environment and navigation (JAWS)   Win Logo Key or Control + Escape     Up and Down arrows     Right and Left arrows     Esc     Letter keys     Underlined letter     Enter     Win Logo Key + u + u       Win Logo Key + F     Win Logo Key + R     Win Logo Key + E       Desktop computers only:   Ins + Num Pad 5     Laptop Computers only:   Caps Lock + , (comma)         

 

   

Read current character command announces underlined letter which serves as hot key (JAWS)

Read current character command announces underlined letter which serves as hot key (JAWS)

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Lesson 4: Creating a New Document in Word       Setup Suggestions   • is designed to work best with Word. JAWS applications may work, but some Other features of JAWS may not be available. It is best to turn off auto features which cause confusion.   •You can Show/Hide the office assistant under the Help Menu.      • to Insert/Autotext/Autotext to turn off autotext options such as automatic capital Go letters, numbered and bulleted lists.             Teaching Suggestions   • Some installations of Word place a New Office Document and Open Office Document shortcut in the first level of the Start Menu. You can also navigate to MS Word by going to Start Menu/Programs.   • Use the Start Menu to create a new blank document in Word. the document opens, As have students listen for the word "edit" which indicates that the PC cursor has landed in an edit field where text can be typed.   • The new document is represented on the screen as a window with a title at the top, a menu bar, a toolbar, an edit field to enter text, and a status line at the bottom. Use the keystrokes on the following page to explore all the parts of the window. On a desktop computer, the keys which give information about the open document window are all on the same line of the Number Pad...Insert + 1,2,3.   Troubleshooting:   • Ctrl + N doesn't work in Word 2003.  

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Opens Start Menu Navigate within Start Menu Choose Selected Item (in menu and dialogue box) Supposed to read title of active window, but sometimes says only “title equals” (JAWS) Opens a new file or the New File Dialogue Box (no longer available in Word 2003)

Reads top line of window including title of document and windows sizing buttons (JAWS)  

Lesson 4: Creating a New Document in Word (Keystrokes)     Common (desktop and laptop computers):     Win Logo Key     Arrow Keys     Enter     Ins + T     Control N   +         Desktop computers only:   Ins + 1       Ins + 2 (down arrow)       Ins + 3         Laptop Computers only:     Caps Lock + Shift + Y     Caps Lock + A or Ins + down arrow     Caps Lock + Shift + N    

Reads all lines in window. Will say “blank” if document contains no text (JAWS) Reads bottom or status line of window including page number (JAWS)

Reads top line of window including title of document and windows sizing buttons (JAWS) Reads all lines in window. Silent if document contains no text (JAWS) Reads bottom or status line of window including page number (JAWS)

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Lesson 5: Navigating the Pull-Down Menus in Word   Setup Suggestions   • is possible to remove the Toolbars under Tools/Customize but some hot key It commands may not work if the Toolbar is missing.   • It is possible to customize the keyboard equivalents for individual menu or Toolbar items. Go to Tools/Customize and on the Toolbar Tab, click Keyboard. This shows you the keyboard equivalents for each menu item, and these can be changed. For example, go to the Format Category and look at the hot keys for Heading Level 1.     Teaching Suggestions   • Open Use a blank document and teach only the basic keystrokes. Alt or F10 to access the menu bar. Use Ins + F1 to hear how to navigate the menu bar. Use the left and right arrow keys to read the menu items across the menu bar. Then use the up and down arrow keys to explore the pull-down menus. With more advanced students, you can discuss the use of each item. For beginning students, just have them listen for the commands they will use often such as New, Open Save, Print, Close, Exit in the File Menu and Spell check in the Tools Menu.   • words dot, dot, dot indicate that a dialogue box is associated with that menu item. The The word "submenu" indicates that menu item has a submenu. Keyboard equivalents for tasks such as Print (Ctrl + P) are also spoken. Students can also listen for the underlined key which serves as the hot key for the menu item. More advanced students can learn to use the Ins + 5 (desktop) or Caps Lock + , (laptop) keystroke for discovering the underlined character in a menu item which serves as its hot key.   • More works best in a maximized window. advanced students will need to learn JAWS how to maximize and minimize the window using the Control Menu and how to check on  the status of their open windows and applications using Ins + F10 to bring up the Windows List.      

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