[Electronics-Talk] Jaws and Orbit Reader

[Maria Reyes]

Hi. I'm sure some people over at the orbit list might have an answer.
or20-request at tech.aph.org


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> On Mar 31, 2019, at 4:00 PM, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi.
> I did look at the user guide, but it wasn't all that helpful.  It seems a bit out-of-date. Though keeping up with every release of Jaws would be a hassle.
> Tracy
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Humberto Avila via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2019 3:56 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
> Cc: Humberto Avila
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Jaws and Orbit Reader
> 
> Dear Tracy:
> 
> I imagine you can use the Orbit reader with JAWS. I have used an Orbit Reader before, but not as a Braille display in JAWS. I am assuming that the same drivers that would work in JAWS 2018 would also work in 2019. I would look into the manuals at http://tech.aph.org/or20 for more information about this. 
> Do you know how to switch from the stand-alone mode to the Braille Display mode in the unit? I have a document which I've created for my School District in which I've worked as a student teacher about this Orbit Reader, if you would like I would be more than glad to supply it to you. 
> 
> Good luck with this. 
> Sincerely,
> Humberto 
> 
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>> On Mar 31, 2019, at 9:38 AM, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Has anyone used the Orbit Reader as a braille display with Jaws 2019?
>> Google has not turned up an answer to my question.
>> 
>> I found that a Jaws driver is needed for Jaws 2018, but nothing about 2019.
>> 
>> FS tech support is closed until tomorrow, and I was hoping to make this
>> happen today.
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> Tracy
>> 
>> 
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