[nfb-db] Trying to use the computer with just a Keyboard

[Dr. Denise M Robinson]

April
Do make sure that if you are using a laptop that jaws is in laptop mode.
insert j, options then basics and alt l to layout and make sure it has the
layout you need to work correctly


On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 10:50 AM, Gene Richburg <gene5402 at austin.rr.com>wrote:

>   Hi April, are you using a desktop or a laptop?  If you’re using a
> laptop, sometimes there is a key called the f n key that you have to hold
> down to make key comonations work, like alt f4 for instance, alt f4 is
> usually used to close programs, and let’s say you’re in a browser, since
> some times web pages open in windows from inside the browser windo, you
> would use control f4 to close the window.  Now, some times it can get
> tricky when new web pages open, if you don’t pay attention, and you do alt
> f4 you’ll close the browser out altogether, internet explorer will warn
>  you of this but I don’t know if fire fox does.  Also, if you use alt tab
> and alt shift tab, you can cycle through all the different programs/windows
> you have open.  Alt tab will move you forward through everything, and alt
> shift tab will move you backwards.  Did you know about these combonations?
> Just remember, it’s very important, that you hold the alt key down firmly
> when you try to do these combonations, otherwise they will not work.  Let
> me know if you have anymore questions.
>  *From:* April Brown <aprilbrownwrite at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Saturday, November 02, 2013 6:56 AM
> *To:* nfbktad at nfbnet.org ; nfb-db at nfbnet.org
> *Subject:* [nfb-db] Trying to use the computer with just a Keyboard
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> Following advice, I've tried to learn to use a computer with just a
> keyboard.  I don't get it.  I can't open or close anything.
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> With the trial JAWs program, I tried to use both Firefox and Safari with
> just the keyboard. I had the 11 page keyboard guide open.  And none of the
> commands worked on either browser.  They worked in Word and PDF.
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> I have no idea what "key" I am missing.  I am sure it is some silly
> something that I'm supposed to toggle on or off to do it, and everyone else
> in the world knows how without being told.
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> So far, the biggest problem I can see with JAWs, other than not being able
> to configure it for the browsers, is the volume.  With my massive hearing
> loss as well, and the volume at 100%, it sounds like a whisper.  Is it
> worth my time to learn this program, if I can't hear the speakers?  My
> hearing and comprehension is rapidly decreasing.  I'm going to ask on the
> deaf blind group what they use.
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> April Brown
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