CONTENTS

About JAWS for Windows
Starting JAWS and Other Applications
Getting Help
Reading Screens and Documents
About JAWS Cursors
Voice Settings
Control Panel
Desktop Orientation
Recycle Bin
Sample Dialogs
Typical Application Layout
Using Windows Explorer
Using Windows with JAWS

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About JAWS for Windows

Welcome to the World of JAWS!

You will now experience the power of a screen reading program that allows
blind and visually impaired computer users to access todays most popular
computer software applications and the Internet. JAWS is the worlds most
powerful screen reader for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.

This section, designed specifically for new users, will provide the basic
knowledge required to start using JAWS. In just a few steps we will show you
how to get help, use the basic navigation keystrokes to move through the
Windows desktop environment, set JAWS voice options to your preference, and
launch any of the software applications installed on your computer including
Internet Explorer. With JAWS, you can access most of todays information,
educational, and job-related applications.

At the end of each topic in this section, move to the next topic by selecting
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Starting JAWS and Other Applications

Manually Starting JAWS

Press CTRL+ESC to open the Start Menu.
Press P until Programs is selected, then press RIGHT ARROW to open the
submenu.
Press J until JAWS 9.0 is selected, and then open the submenu.
Press J until JAWS is selected, and press ENTER.
A second method of starting JAWS is to press Windows Key+R (this opens the Run
dialog), type JAWS9, and press ENTER.

Automatically Starting JAWS with Windows XP or Windows 2000

Press INSERT+J to access the JAWS application window.
Press ALT+O to select the Options menu, and then move to the Basics menu item.
Press ENTER to open the Basics dialog.
Press ALT+A to move to the Automatically Start JAWS checkbox.
Press ENTER to accept the change so that JAWS starts automatically when
Windows starts.
The next time you start Windows, JAWS starts automatically, and is one of the
first programs available.

Automatically Starting JAWS with Windows Vista

Note: The JAWS Startup Wizard appears when you first start JAWS on a Windows
Vista computer. If you have an Administrator account, three options appear in
the wizard. If you have a Standard User account, only the Start JAWS after log
on for this user combo box appears. Use the default values for these options
if you want JAWS to start before and after Windows Vista starts. There is no
need to change the default values. However, if the values were changed, the
following procedure describes how to reset the default values so that JAWS
starts automatically.

To set JAWS to start automatically:

Press INSERT+J to access the JAWS application window.
Press ALT+O to select the Options menu, and then move to the Basics menu item.
Press ENTER to open the Basics dialog.
Press ALT+J to select the Automatically Start JAWS button.
Press ENTER. The Start JAWS Options dialog box appears.
Do one of the following:
If three options are available, make sure that the Automatically start JAWS at
the Log On screen check box is selected; the Automatically start JAWS after
log on for all users check box is unchecked; and the Start JAWS after log on
for this user combo box is set to Always.
If only the Start JAWS after log on for this user combo box appears, make sure
that it is set to Always.
Select OK to accept the changes so that JAWS starts automatically when Windows
Vista starts.
The next time you start Windows Vista, JAWS starts automatically, and is one
of the first programs available.

To Exit JAWS

To shut down JAWS, use INSERT+F4.


To Start Other Applications

Use CTRL+ESC, P to open the Start, Programs Menu.
Use arrows to move to the application you want to open.
When you have located the correct application, press ENTER to start the
application.


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Getting Help

Information and help is provided in a variety of formats and places within
JAWS. For the moment, we will just review some of the best ways to get help
for JAWS, Windows, or the application you are using.

INSERT+1Keyboard Help
INSERT+HHot key Help
INSERT+F1Screen Sensitive Help
INSERT+F1, F1JAWS Help for Applications
INSERT+J, ALT+H JAWS Help Menu
For more information about Getting Help, please visit Help!


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Reading Screens and Documents

Many speech functions in JAWS are accessed by using the numeric keypad (NUM
PAD) located on the far right side of your keyboard. Usually this NUM PAD is
used to type numbers so you must turn off the number lock function. Do this by
pressing the NUM LOCK key in the upper left corner of the NUM PAD.

JAWS uses the INSERT key at the bottom left of the NUM PAD in combination with
the other keys on this keypad to control what JAWS will speak.

To start JAWS reading the screen, press the key combination INSERT+DOWN ARROW.
This is the Say All command. While using the Say All command, you can press
the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to rewind or fast forward through the text. You
can also press PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN to increase or decrease the speech rate.
To halt speech, press the CTRL key.

Tip: JAWS can automatically switch to a more natural-sounding voice when
reading with the Say All command. To choose which speech synthesizer you want
to use, open the Utilities menu and choose Configuration Manager. Next, open
the Set Options menu and choose Say All Options. For more information, see Say
All Options Dialog.

Here are the rest of the keystroke combinations using this keypad and the name
of the command.

NUM PAD 5Say Character
INSERT+NUM PAD 5Say Word
INSERT+NUM PAD 5 twice Spell Word
INSERT+LEFT ARROWSay Prior Word
INSERT+RIGHT ARROWSay Next Word
INSERT+UP ARROWSay Line
INSERT+HOME (7)Say To Cursor
INSERT+PAGE UP (9)Say From Cursor
INSERT+PAGE DOWN (3)Say Bottom Line Of Window
INSERT+END (1)Say Top Line Of Window
CTRL+INSERT+DOWN ARROW Start Skim Reading


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About JAWS Cursors

Navigating through Windows with JAWS is accomplished with cursors. These
cursors determine the focus of JAWS speech and are often directly linked with
Windows cursors.

The PC Cursor - Follows Keystrokes

This cursor is linked to the keyboard functions of Windows and applications.
This is the cursor that is used when typing information, moving through
options in dialog boxes, and selecting options or icons. As you type
information, the PC Cursor follows along with each key you press. If you are
making a selection in a menu or dialog box, the PC Cursor highlights the
currently selected object. The PC Cursor is activated by default when JAWS
starts. If you are using a different cursor, pressing NUM PAD PLUS returns you
to the PC Cursor.

The JAWS Cursor - Follows Mouse Pointer

The JAWS Cursor is linked to mouse pointer functions in Windows and other
applications. It is used to read information the PC Cursor cannot read, such
as toolbar information. The mouse follows along with the JAWS Cursor when it
is moved, and you therefore have access to information in an application
window that is beyond the scope of the PC Cursor. To activate the JAWS Cursor,
press NUM PAD MINUS.

The Virtual PC Cursor - HTML Environment

The virtual PC Cursor mimics the functions of the PC Cursor, but is activated
by default when entering an HTML document. The virtual PC Cursor speaks the
number of frames in a document, and the number of links in the frame. You can
switch between frames, and JAWS reads graphics labeled by alt tags in the HTML
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Voice Settings

JAWS allows you to customize the voices used for speech so you dont get them
confused.

You can assign different voices for cursor messages, the keyboard voice you
hear when you type and even upper case characters.

Press INSERT+J to make the JAWS window active.
Go to the Options menu and press the DOWN ARROW until you hear Voices, and
then press ENTER.
Choose whether you want to change all of your voices or just one. To change
all of your voices, choose Global Adjustment, but if you only want to change
one, choose Individual Voice Adjustment.
From within either of these dialog boxes, you can adjust such settings as
Speech rate, what kind of punctuation you want to hear, the upper case pitch
increment, among others. For details about adjusting your voices please see
Individual Voices Dialog and Global Voice Settings Dialog.


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Control Panel

The Control Panel is a centralized location for modifying Windows settings.
You should take some time to explore the Control Panel, and the many features
and controls located there. To Access the Control Panel, go to the Start Menu,
select Settings, and finally choose Control Panel.

The Control Panel is organized, by default, as a list of icons that are
arranged in rows and columns. Press the SPACEBAR to select the first item, and
then use the arrow keys to navigate through the choices.

Some of the features in the Control Panel that may be of interest to you
include:

Date/Time - allows you to change the date and time on your computer. Press
INSERT+F12 for the time, and INSERT+F12 twice in rapid succession for the
date.
Display - allows you to change your display properties, including screen area
resolution and color settings.
Sounds - allows you to change sounds that are played on your computer. You can
hear anything from jungle sounds to sounds of robots.
Multimedia - lets you control the devices used for multimedia, including
video, MIDI, etc.
Add/Remove Programs - provides a way for you to see what applications are
installed on your computer, while also allowing you to add and remove
software.
Accessibility Options - lets you change certain features on your computer
system to make computing easier for you. This option includes such items as
sticky keys and high contrast color settings.
Note: Changing settings in the Control Panel may affect the ability of JAWS to
speak. Please use caution when modifying these settings.


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Desktop Orientation

Windows is arranged so that you can think of your computer as a traditional
desktop or office environment. In your office, at work, or at home, you
probably have a desk. Most likely you also have folders that have files stored
inside them.

Windows is just the same, except it is electronic. The first screen that you
are presented with after turning on your computer is typically the Windows
desktop. Stored inside your desktop are the tools that help you get your work
accomplished. Inside the Windows desktop, you have software applications,
which are computer programs that enable you to do your work, and you have
folders, which contain your files, or the work you have completed or that is
in progress.

Consider the desktop the parent of all windows. Think of all other windows,
such as applications or files, as descendent, or child windows that are
contained within the desktop parent window.

There are five components of the desktop:

Desktop List View


Start Button


Quick Launch Bar


Taskbar


System Tray


Also there are other ways to launch applications and maximize running
applications.

Define a Hotkey


Use the Window List


To move from one component of the Windows desktop to another, use the TAB key.
To move backwards, press SHIFT+TAB. Notice that the Windows desktop is
organized in a cyclical manner. If you press TAB and do not move around the
desktop, press Windows Key+M to minimize all applications and return to the
desktop list view. Once in a particular component, such as on the Task Bar,
use the arrow keys to move from one item to the next.

Desktop List View

The desktop list view contains a list of icons or shortcuts from which you can
launch applications. In this list, you can also access folders and/or files
that you specify to be saved on the Windows desktop.

To navigate the Windows desktop, you first need to press the SPACEBAR to
select the first item in the list view, which is typically My Computer. After
pressing the SPACEBAR, you can use the arrow keys to move through the columns
and rows of icons on the desktop. Press ENTER on any of these items to open
them.

The background on the desktop is usually a plain color. The default is teal,
but you can change the color, choose background patterns, or save a picture on
the desktop. For more information on making these changes, see your Windows
help file.

Press TAB to move to the next component of your desktop, the Start button.

Start Button

Press TAB to move to the start button, and you will hear JAWS say, "Start
Button." It is located in the bottom left corner of the screen. Press ENTER to
open the start menu. The first menu item you will hear is the item located at
the top of the list. If you have not altered the start menu, it will open on
Programs, and you will hear, "Programs, submenu." The statement, "submenu,"
indicates that you can press the RIGHT ARROW or ENTER to open another menu
contained inside the main menu.

The Start Button gives you access to all of your programs, among other Windows
features. The shortcuts on the Start Menu include Programs, Favorites,
Documents, Settings, Find, Help, Run, Log off, and Shut Down. Another easy way
to access the Start Menu is to press the Windows Key, located two in from the
left on the bottom row of your standard Windows keyboard, or three in from the
right.

You can also customize the Start Menu to contain other shortcuts, like JAWS.
To do this, move to the Settings item on the Start Menu and press ENTER. Use
the DOWN ARROW key to move to Taskbar & Start Menu, and press ENTER. Press
CTRL+TAB to move to the Start Menu Programs tab, and select Add. Then you must
type in the path for the shortcut you want to add, or press browse to locate
it. For example, you can find JAWS at C:\Program Files\Freedom
Scientific\JAWS\X (where X is the JAWS version number)\JFW.exe. Next you can
choose where you want the new shortcut to appear. If you want it to appear in
the main menu, leave this on the default selection of Programs. You will then
need to name your shortcut. You can remove a shortcut from the Start Menu in
the same way, except dont choose Add, instead select Remove.

For help navigating in dialog boxes see Sample Dialogs.

Press ESC to close the Start Menu, and go back to the Start button. Press the
TAB key to move to the Quick Launch Bar. You wont hear, "Quick Launch Bar," as
you might expect, instead JAWS will only say, "Toolbar."

Quick Launch Bar

The Quick Launch Bar is located just to the right of the Start button on the
very bottom of the screen. As you move to the Quick Launch Bar, JAWS will only
say, "Toolbar." Since JAWS does not recognize this Windows feature, you should
disable it. Once you hear JAWS say, "Toolbar," press the Application key, and
then use the DOWN ARROW key to select toolbars. Press ENTER and use the DOWN
ARROW key to move to Quick Launch and press ENTER. Now when you use the TAB
key to move around the components of the Windows desktop, you wont hear
"toolbar."

Press the TAB key to move to the Taskbar.

Taskbar

You will find the Taskbar immediately to the right of the Quick Launch Bar, if
it is enabled. If the Quick Launch Bar is disabled, the taskbar is to the
immediate right of the Start button. The Taskbar allows you to see how many
applications are running at one time. After pressing the TAB key to move to
the Taskbar, use the RIGHT and LEFT ARROW KEYS to move through the open
applications. Press ENTER on the application that you want to bring into
focus. If you only hear one item announced on the taskbar, that is the only
application running.

Window List

Use INSERT+F10 to bring up a dialog box that will list all the applications
that you are currently running. These are the same applications that are
present on your Taskbar. For more information, please see The Window List
Dialog.


System Tray

The last component of the Windows desktop is the System Tray. It is found in
the bottom right corner of your screen. You wont find this feature by pressing
TAB. Without JAWS, you can only access the System Tray with the mouse. JAWS
has developed a keystroke, INSERT+F11, to give you easy access to the System
Tray. Pressing this keystroke will provide a dialog box that contains a list
of all the applications that are running in the System Tray. For more
information on using JAWS to access the System Tray see Select a System Tray
Icon Dialog.

The System Tray is also where you can find the current time and date. To
access this information, press INSERT+F12 for the time, and press INSERT+F12,
twice in rapid succession, for the date.

Define a Hot key

Using Hot keys is an efficient way to launch programs, like JAWS. Follow the
instructions below to assign a hotkey to JAWS:

Press Windows Key+M to minimize all applications and move focus to the
Desktop.
Press J, the first letter of the desktop shortcut, JAWS. You may need to press
this letter several times before you hear, "JAWS."

Press ALT+ENTER to access the Properties dialog box. Confirm that your focus
is on the Shortcut Page.
Press ALT+K or the TAB key to move to the shortcut key control. Press J to
assign J as the hotkey for JAWS.
Press INSERT+UP ARROW to hear the keystroke you selected.
Note: Sometimes if you choose a key combination that is already assigned,
Windows will automatically add another key to your combination. Use the say
line command to verify your hotkey choice. For example, if you type J for
JAWS, Windows will add CTRL+ALT to the J to make this key work for you.

Press ENTER to activate your hot key.
Note: If the Properties dialog box does not have these options, a Desktop
object has been selected, rather than a Desktop shortcut and another item will
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Recycle Bin

In Windows, when you delete a file or folder, these items are placed in the
Recycle Bin. The Recycle Bin can be thought of as a holding bin for deleted
items, before they are permanently deleted. You can access the Recycle Bin
from the icon on the Windows Desktop, or from Windows Explorer. It is
organized as a list view. You can restore items to their original location
from the Recycle Bin. Select the item you want to restore, and press the
Applications Key, which is the second key from the right on the last row of
your keyboard. Press the DOWN ARROW key to select the first menu item,
Restore, and press ENTER to activate this choice. You can also restore a menu
item from the Restore option on the File menu.

Periodically, you should empty your Recycle Bin. Open the Recycle Bin, and
select Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu to permanently delete all items in
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Sample Dialogs

Dialog boxes are smaller windows that usually appear from a menu choice. They
contain various kinds of options through which you can carry out a particular
command or task.

A variety of elements can exist in a dialog box. HJPad is an application
developed by Freedom Scientific to help you familiarize yourself with a
typical Windows application in a safe environment. In HJPad, you can find
sample dialogs under the tools menu. Use these dialogs as a safe environment
for practicing your navigation through the different kinds of dialog boxes and
the controls found within them.

Single Page 1


Multi-Page Layout


List View


Tree View


Single Page 1

Dialog boxes can be any number of pages, but start with the single page
dialog. You can find this under the tools menu, Sample dialogs, Single page
1...

Note: The ellipses at the end of the menu choice indicate that a dialog box
follows that choice.

Use the TAB key to move about the various controls in the dialog box.

Use the following links to move directly to a particular control.

Radio Buttons


Edit Fields


Edit Combo Box


Combo Box


Edit Spin Box


Left/Right Slider


Checkbox


Other Controls


Radio Buttons

The first set of controls that you will find are a set of radio buttons. Radio
buttons appear as small circles, usually to the left of each choice in a list.
Use the DOWN ARROW key to move through the radio buttons, and when you land on
the appropriate choice, press TAB to move to the next control. In this case,
you are asked to choose your title: Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Miss.

Note: Only one radio button in a group can be selected at a time.

Edit Fields

When JAWS announces, "First name colon edit," you are in an edit field. Edit
fields are similar to the edit fields in word processors. You can type text
into an edit field, and typically you can use the same navigation keystrokes
here as you would in a document edit field. In this case, enter your first
name, and then press the TAB key to move to the next control, which is also an
edit field. Enter your last name, and press TAB again to move to the next edit
field, which is a multi-line edit field. A multi-line edit field allows you to
type more than one line in an edit field. Here, you should enter your street
address, and you can press ENTER after the first line to put a second address
line. Press the TAB key to move to the next control.

Edit Combo Box

An edit combo box is the next control. It is actually a combination of two
controls: an edit field and a list box. You can either type in a value or
press ALT+DOWN ARROW to open a list box, which contains suggestions for the
contents of this field. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move through the
list box, and use ALT+UP ARROW or ESC to close the list box. If you do not
find your choice in the list box, type it in the edit field.

Combo Box

The next field is a plain combo box, which differs from the edit combo box, in
that you cannot type in this field. You must make your selection from those
given by the application. In this case, you are to choose the state where you
live. Either press the DOWN ARROW key to move through the choices, or press
the first letter of the choice that you are looking for. For example, press F
for Florida.

Edit Spin Box

The next control is an edit spin box, which is also a combination of two
controls. You can type in this field, or use the arrow keys to move through
the list of suggestions. Edit spin boxes are common for fields that require
numeric values.

Left/Right Slider

The left/right slider is oriented horizontally, so that you can use your LEFT
and RIGHT ARROWS to move one percent at a time. If you would like to move in
larger increments, use PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN.

Check Box

A check box is the next control you will find in the sample dialog. A check
box can be checked or unchecked, and JAWS will tell you the current state of a
checkbox when you navigate to one. Use the SPACEBAR to check or uncheck a
checkbox. The arrow keys can be used to navigate a list of options that have
checkboxes related to them. Use the say line command, INSERT+UP ARROW, to
verify whether a checkbox is checked or unchecked.

Other Controls

The last control in the sample dialog is the clear form button. Pressing ENTER
on this button will clear all edit fields, and restore the other options to
the default settings.

OK and Cancel are the last two buttons, and both will appear in almost every
dialog box you encounter. OK will save and implement your settings, while
Cancel will close the dialog without saving any of your choices. Once you
finish working in a dialog box, you can press INSERT+E to see what the default
button is. If it is OK, you can just press ENTER to activate that control.

Multi-Page Layout

The Multi-Page Layout dialog box differs from the Single Page 1, because it
contains multiple pages of controls. When you move into a dialog box that you
are unfamiliar with, listen for the words tab and page, which will indicate
that you have landed in a multi-page dialog box. When you finish navigating
the first screen, press CTRL+TAB to move to the next page of controls.
CTRL+TAB will cycle through all of the pages, and will either return you to
the first page, or will stop with the last page.

List View

The list view, titled Tracking My Progress, lists 107 items that directly
correspond to the items in the multi-page dialog. This means that if you
change an item in this list view, the status of the checkbox in the multi-page
dialog will also change. To hear the available items in the list view, use the
UP and DOWN ARROW keys. JAWS will announce whether they are completed or not
completed. Press C to mark an item as completed, and use N for not completed.

The items in the list view are arranged in three columns. To hear the column
headers, route the PC cursor to the JAWS cursor, and press the UP ARROW key.
As you move through the list, JAWS will only read what appears on the screen.
Periodically items will not physically fit in the column. To untruncate the
column, press the Windows keystroke, CTRL+NUM PAD PLUS. Untruncating the
column will reformat the view so all the contents of the column are visible.
Untruncating columns is a temporary setting, and must be performed each time
you enter the dialog box. For more information, see Untruncating Columns.

You might want to change the status of more than one item at a time. To do so,
select all the items you want to affect, then press the C or N keys. You can
select items that are contiguous or noncontiguous. To learn how to select
items see Selecting Items.

Tree View

In a tree view, items are presented in a hierarchical format, which is
organized vertically on the screen. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move
through the tree view. When you hear, "level zero closed," you can use the
right arrow to open that level. You are then presented with more information
beneath it. Use the DOWN ARROW key to move through the next level. One of
those items may also be closed, and you can again use the RIGHT ARROW key to
open that item. If you want to close a level, use the LEFT ARROW or the
BACKSPACE key.

Note: JAWS only announces the level number when it changes.

To move to the first item in the tree view, use HOME, and to move to the last
item, press END.

On the right side of the tree view is another pane, which contains information
that corresponds to the left side of the tree view. You can press the TAB key
to move to the other pane in a tree view. Use the say all command of
INSERT+DOWN ARROW to hear the information in this pane. Press SHIFT+TAB to
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Typical Application Layout

Typical Application Window Layout

This topic will describe the general layout of most applications from the top
of the application window to the bottom. HJPad, a basic word processor that is
shipped with JAWS will be used as the example. Go to the Start Menu, select
Programs, select JAWS, and then press DOWN ARROW to move to Run HJPad. Press
ENTER to launch the application.

Title Bar


Menu Bar


Toolbars


Document Edit Field


Status Bar


Control Menu


Title Bar

The title bar is located at the extreme top of the window, and displays the
file name, followed by the application name. To hear the text of the title
bar, or confirm which application is active, press INSERT+T.

Menu Bar

Press the ALT key to activate the menu bar. The menu bar is a row of words,
that once activated will display drop down menus. The menu bar is where you
can find the commands to modify your files. The menu bar in HJPad includes the
words File, Edit, View, Insert, Format, Tools, and Help. Familiarize yourself
with the available commands in HJPad, as it is a safe practice environment,
which mirrors many other popular applications. Use the ENTER key to open a
menu on the menu bar, and use the UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS to navigate in the
menus.

Note: The items on the menu bar and the items held inside the menus will vary
from one application to another.

Toolbars

The toolbars are located just below the menu bar, and depending on the
application, there could be any number of them. In HJPad, there are two
toolbars: a standard and a formatting. Displaying a standard and formatting
toolbar by default is common for most applications. The toolbars consist of
graphical buttons that a sighted user would click with the mouse. Most toolbar
buttons represent items that can be found within the menus.

Document Edit Field

The document edit field is located just below the menu bars and toolbars. This
field takes up the majority of the window itself, and provides the area where
you will do most of your work. This is where you will type your documents,
create your spreadsheets, etc.

Status Bar

The status bar is just below the document edit field, and cannot be accessed
by traditional Windows keystrokes. The status bar provides useful information
about your document. In HJPad, it gives you more detailed information about
the menu items that you have selected. In Microsoft Word, the status area is a
bit more complex. There, it will give you the page number, section number,
location of the insertion point, etc. To hear JAWS read the status bar press
INSERT+PAGE DOWN.

Control Menu

The control menu is used to restore, move, size, minimize, maximize, and close
a window. The control menu is not always visible on the screen, but you can
use the Windows keystroke ALT+SPACEBAR to open it. Then use the UP and DOWN
ARROW keys to move through menu choices.


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Using Windows Explorer

Folder Options

Before using Windows Explorer, you should make a few changes to your folder
options. You can find the folder options by going to the start button,
choosing settings, and then selecting folder options. You will be presented
with a group of radio buttons. Choose Custom, and press the TAB key to move to
the Customize button. Press ENTER to activate the button. Press SHIFT+TAB to
move through the groups of radio buttons that you are presented with. To
optimize JAWS performance with Windows, you should select the following items:

Double click to open an item (single click to select)
Only for folders where I select, "as Web Page" (view menu)
Open each folder in the same window
Use Windows Classic Desktop

Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer is a part of the Windows operating system and shows the
hierarchical structure of all the folders on the computer, and the folders and
files within selected folders. Windows Explorer allows you to perform file
management tasks easily. It is organized as a large tree view on the left and
a list view on the right. The list view on the right shows the contents of the
folders in the tree view on the left. Navigate Windows Explorer like any other
Tree View or List View.

Windows Explorer is commonly used for moving and deleting files. Use the
Windows standard keystrokes to copy, cut, and paste. You can copy, cut, or
delete multiple items at one time by selecting them simultaneously.

Selecting Items


Organizing Files and Folders


Refresh Windows Explorer


Untruncating Columns


Renaming Files


Finding Files


Selecting Items

First Press TAB to move to the list view.

To select items contiguously, hold down the SHIFT key and press the DOWN ARROW
key.

To select items that are noncontiguous, hold down the CTRL key and press the
DOWN ARROW key to move through the list, then use the SPACEBAR to select
different items. Remember to hold CTRL the entire time.

You can remove the selection at any time by pressing any of the arrow keys.

Organizing Files and Folders with Windows Explorer

You can organize your computers contents. You can copy or cut files, and paste
them in another location. You can also delete files from your computer in
Windows Explorer. To learn how to use these commands refer to keystrokes for
copy, cut, and paste.

Refresh Windows Explorer

After you move or copy a file, Windows Explorer may not show your changes
immediately. For example, If you think that you have deleted a file, but JAWS
still reads as though it is present, press CTRL+F5 to refresh the screen.

Untruncating Columns

A truncated item is one that appears in a column for which there is not enough
physical room for the entire word or phrase to appear and be read correctly by
JAWS. Subsequently, JAWS will read only what appears, which is merely part of
the word. You may not hear enough information to determine what the screen
should say. To untruncate the column, or change the view so that the column is
expanded enough for all of the text to show, press CTRL+NUM PAD PLUS.

Renaming Files

To change a file name, select the appropriate file, and press F2. You can then
type the new file name, and press ENTER. Some files cannot be renamed, or
require certain file extensions. Windows will warn you of this situation, and
will prompt you to change the file name to something acceptable.

Finding Files

If you cannot locate a file or an application on your computer, use the Find
feature to pinpoint its location. Press F3 or CTRL+F for the Find dialog. Fill
in all or part of the file name, and complete the other fields in the dialog.
If you do not know the name of the file, use the fields on the Date and
Advanced pages of this dialog box. Press CTRL+TAB to move to the other tabs.
Press Find Now, and Windows will locate all files with the criteria that you
specify. Press the TAB key to move to the list of items found by Windows, and
press ENTER to open the file.


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Using Windows with JAWS is quite easy once you master the basic skills. Read
and learn this section to master basic Windows skills with JAWS. In this
section, you will learn about the Windows environment, the components within
Windows, and how to utilize Windows to maximize your productivity and
enjoyment of computing.

JAWS supports multiple versions of Windows, but this lesson is based on the
Windows 98 operating system. To learn more about the differences in the
Windows operating systems, see Different Versions of Windows.

Desktop Orientation


Typical Application Window Layout


Sample Dialogs


Using Windows Explorer


Recycle Bin


Control Panel


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