[Electronics-Talk] o t skype

Sat Mar 4 15:41:10 UTC 2017

George,

I use windows 7 with jaws. I've not upgraded yet to windows 10 but as my pc 
is old, I have to buy windows 10 soon.
I have the latest version of jaws.
My use of skype is limited. But it seems like the buttons are labeled and 
menus are available.

I can send and  receive skype calls. I have not tried attachments of files, 
but since I see menus, I'd imagine that one option in the menu is attaching 
a file.
In skype you can enable keyboard navigation shortcuts in the menu. I use 
skype rarely. But I know there are commands to pick up and end calls. I 
think to  pick up an incoming call is alt page up.

It sounds like you are using NVDA and jaws and NVDA commands are similar so 
I am guessing that NVDA will work with skype.

Have you checked your NVDA help system to see if it tells you about skype? 
Maybe there is an email address or phone number for tech support you can 
contact to inquire the compatibility with skype and NVDA.

Perhaps someone using NVDA can give you instructions off list, but I can 
tell you skype works with Windows and Jaws. I know people who use Windows 10 
and jaws with skype. Meanwhile, its good you have a way to access skype.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: George via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Friday, March 03, 2017 5:37 PM
To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: George
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] o t skype

Hi.

Could someone else confirm to me if I'm wrong or not?

Can you easily chat on Skype?
Can you send and receive files with the last version of Skype, Windows
10 and Nvda?

If someone totally blind can do so, please tell me how, so that I can
check if I'm having some problem with Skype or with my computer.

I've received a very eloquent chat that just says: "I can do it", but
it's neither convincing nor helpful, because it doesn't tell me how. I
wonder if the problem is that I use my iPhone instead of mp3 players.

I assure you that Skype is very easy to use on the iPhone, because you
have no unnecessary elements on the screen and you will have no learning
curve; you only need to touch the lower part of the screen and, if you
know how to use your iPhone, you will immediately know how to use Skype
on it.
There are just for tugs at the bottom of your screen: "Recent",
"Contacts", "Call phones" and "My info".

If you usually use your iPhone, you should definitely try it.

Please share your experiences. I would like to know if it's better to
use Skype on Windows (if you can chat and send files).

On 2017/03/03 13:19, George via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> What's not true, Laz?
> What do you mean by "This is not true"?
> Can you easily chat on Skype?
> Can you send and receive files?
>
> It's true that I could do that before, but I don't know how to do that 
> now.
>
> Isn't it true that Skype is much easier to use on an iPhone, for 
> example...
>
> You might have a different experience or I might be wrong, but I'm not
> telling lies. I just tried to share my experience.
>
> I wouldn't write "This is not true" in the beginning of a message,
> because I don't want anyone to think that someone might be a liar.
>
> If someone can tell me how to send and receive files on Skype (if it's
> still possible for a totally blind person), it will be very appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> George
>
> On 2017/03/02 12:05, Laz via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>> This is not true. I am totally blind and use Skype for my business
>> with NVDA and I have no issues at all with accessibility. You can set
>> up your shortcut keys just like before and although it may be
>> different than the version you last used successfully, that does not
>> make it inaccessible or difficult to use with screen readers, or
>> should I say with NVDA not having used JAWS in a very long time and
>> never having used Window Eyes. Be sure to turn on accessibility in the
>> settings though.
>>
>> Alt F1 brings up your contacts and alt F2 brings up your recent history.
>>
>> Laz
>>
>> On 3/1/17, George via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>> Hi.
>>>
>>> Skype has become very difficult to use with screen readers.
>>> I could chat on Skype in 2006, but now I can only call.
>>> There are so many items on the screen (I don't need most of them)!
>>> Sometimes, my PC (Windows 10 with Nvda) stops talking when I start
>>> Skype...
>>>
>>> It will probably continue to update and change. I don't recommend to
>>> stop it from updating for security reasons.
>>>
>>> Do you have an iPhone?
>>> If you have an iPhone, use Skype on your iPhone. It has only a few
>>> buttons and it's much easier to use.
>>> I still feel comfortable when I use Skype on my iPhone. Well, I just
>>> call; I don't chat.
>>>
>>> If you want to use Skype with Windows 10, try to use the menu as much as
>>> possible. Try to find the contact list and, select the contact you want
>>> to call, press the applications key to access a list of commands.
>>> Then, use the Tab key, to turn video on/off, to mute the mike, to end
>>> the call, ETC.
>>>
>>> It's hard for me to use Skype with Windows 10, but I manage to do basic
>>> things, by using the menu, the tab key and the applications key.
>>> When these keys don't work, I navigate the screen with Insert+4/6, ETC
>>> on the keypad.
>>>
>>> Don't give up; Skype is a wonderful product!
>>>
>>> On 2017/03/01 21:23, Lauren Merryfield via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> Can anyone please help me with Skype as it is now, in 2017? Where can I
>>>> go
>>>> to get instruction? I used to know how to use Skype but now I haven't a
>>>> clue. It has changed a lot. I am using Windows ten.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Lauren Merryfield
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Blessings in Jesus' name. "But as for me, I will sing about your power.
>>>> Each
>>>> morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have
>>>> been
>>>> my
>>>> refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress."
>>>>
>>>>    --Psalm 59:16, NLT
>>>>
>>>> Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it."
>>>>
>>>>
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