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HENTER-JOYCE LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT

JAWS FOR WINDOWS

Copyright © 1993-1995 by Henter-Joyce, Inc.

To read legal notices regarding Henter-Joyce, Inc., software, manuals, and on-line documentation, choose Copyright Notices.

 To read the Henter-Joyce, Inc., software license agreement which applies to all users of JAWS for Windows, choose License Agreement.

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HOW TO CONTACT HENTER-JOYCE

Henter-Joyce, Inc.

2100 62nd Ave. N.

St. Petersburg, FL  33702

Phone (800) 336-5658 or (813) 528-8900

FAX (813) 528-8901

BBS (813) 528-8903


COPYRIGHT NOTICES

JAWS FOR WINDOWS

Copyright © 1993-1995 by Henter-Joyce, Inc.

Portions Copyright 1985-1995 by Microsoft Corporation.

Portions Copyright 1994-1995 by VisuAid.

Portions Copyright 1992-1995 by Arkenstone, Inc.

JAWS for Windows was Written by:

Charles Oppermann, Glen Gordon, and J. David Boyd.

On-line Documentation Written by John P. Thomas

LEGAL NOTICES

No part of this publication may be reproduced, displayed on a computer system, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, unless prior written consent has been obtained from Henter-Joyce, Inc., or such reproduction is done in accordance with the terms of the Henter-Joyce, Inc. License Agreement.  Unauthorized reproduction or disassembly of embodied software programs or databases is also prohibited.

Any product names that appear in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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HJ LICENSE AGREEMENT

HENTER-JOYCE, INC.

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT:

JAWS FOR WINDOWS

1.	ACCEPTANCE OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT

The terms and conditions of the Henter-Joyce, Inc., Software License Agreement explain the legal relationship between Henter-Joyce, Inc., and the individual and institutional purchasers of Henter-Joyce software.  Henter-Joyce software diskettes are delivered to purchasers in a sealed package, and all terms and conditions of this license agreement are considered to be immediately accepted when this sealed package is opened.  By opening the package of diskettes, you acknowledge that you have read this agreement, that you understand it, and that you agree to be bound by all of its terms and conditions.  You further agree that this agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and Henter-Joyce, Inc., and that this agreement supersedes any prior communications, understandings, representations, proposals, or agreements, (whether oral or written) that may exist between you and Henter-Joyce, Inc.

If you choose to not accept the terms of this license agreement, then you must promptly return the following items to Henter-Joyce, Inc.:  the unopened package containing the diskettes, all materials that may have been included with the Henter-Joyce software, and the receipt you received when you purchased the software.  The money you paid for the software, minus shipping/handling fees, will be refunded to you, if you meet the above three conditions.

2.	GENERAL

a.	Henter-Joyce, Inc., (HJ) provides you with the software program recorded on the diskette(s) in the package accompanying this agreement (the program) and licenses you to use this program.  The license granted to you is nonexclusive and does not grant ownership rights.  As a licensed user (Licensee), you should understand that you do not own the program and the instructional materials that accompany the program; you are only licensed to use the program and instructional materials in accordance with the terms stated in this agreement.

b.	When you open the sealed package of diskette(s) and become a licensed user, you assume sole responsibility for determining the appropriateness of the program for achieving your intended results.  You further assume sole responsibility for the installation, use, and results obtained from the program, and you assume complete responsibility for the selection, installation, use, and placement of hardware with which you use the program.

3.	COPYING THE PROGRAM

The Licensee may not copy or transfer the program, or allow the program to be copied or transferred, in part or in whole, except as specifically indicated within this agreement.  In the event the Licensee copies or transfers the program to another person in any form, except as is specifically authorized, then the Licensee's license to use the program shall be automatically terminated.

a.	The Licensee may install and use the program on one or two machines, but only the Licensee may use the program.

b.	In the case of a Licensee who has purchased a Site License, the Licensee may install the program on up to 10 machines and may allow simultaneous use of the program on these machines.

c.	The Licensee may copy the program for backup purposes to preserve the program, and these copies and the original program may be stored in the possession of another person, so long as the storage does not result in the program being used in violation of the terms set forth above in this section.  Whenever the program or instructional materials are reproduced, then the copyright notice must also be reproduced and displayed in its original form.

4.	TERM

a.	The license being granted shall be effective until terminated.

b.	The Licensee may terminate the license at any time by destroying all copies of the program and all copies of related instructions, regardless of the form.

c.	Additionally, this license is immediately terminated in the event the Licensee fails to comply with any term or condition of this agreement, whether or not HJ has knowledge of the failure to comply.  The Licensee agrees, as a term of this agreement, to destroy all copies of the program together with all related instructions, regardless of form, at such time this agreement is terminated, whether or not the Licensee is instructed to do so by HJ.

5.	LIMITED WARRANTY

a.	The program provided to the Licensee is being provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.  The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the program is with the Licensee.

b.	HJ does not warrant that the functions contained in the program will meet the Licensee's requirements or that the operation of the program will be uninterrupted or error free.  However, HJ warrants the diskette(s) on which the program is furnished, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, when in normal use, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery as evidenced by a copy of your receipt.  The limited warranty will be honored by HJ provided that the diskette(s) is properly stored in an area free of magnets and/or magnetic fields and provided that defects in the materials and workmanship of the diskette(s) do not result from an act of God or other cause beyond the control of HJ or the diskette(s) manufacturer.

6.	LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

HJ's entire liability and the Licensee's exclusive remedy shall be the replacement of any diskette(s) not meeting HJ's limited warranty.  In no event will HJ be liable to the Licensee for any damages, including any lost profits, loss of savings or any other incidental or consequential damages as may arise out of the use or inability to use the program, even if HJ personnel or agents have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

 7.	OTHER PROVISIONS

a.	The Licensee may not sublicense, assign or transfer this license to another party.  Any attempt to sublicense, assign or transfer any of the rights, duties or obligations under this agreement shall be null and void and without any legal effect.

b.	This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Florida.  In the event of any litigation of this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement of related costs incurred by such party, including but not limited to such party's reasonable attorney fees.

c.	If you have questions concerning this agreement, then contact Henter-Joyce, Inc., for clarification, 2100 62nd Ave. N., St.  Petersburg, FL 33702, phone (800) 336-5658 or (813) 528-8900.

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HELP TIPS

Use TAB and BACKTAB to select items from the following list and press ENTER to display the selected help page.

List of Help Keys

Three Kinds of JAWS Help

Reading the Help Page

Selecting and Choosing Jumps

 BackTracking Through Help

 Using the Contents Button

Using Browse Buttons

Using the History Button

Using the Search Button

Using Bookmarks

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List of Help Keys /Help Tips

B or Back Button = Displays Prior Page.

C or Contents button = Displays opening page of help system.

 H or Help Tips Button = Displays information about how to use help.

 S or Search Button = Displays alphabetic list of topics in the help system.

 T or History button = Displays list of previously read help topics.

 U or Use Manuals jumps to the manuals section of the JAWS Help System.

 COMMA or "<<" Browse Button = Browse up to the prior help page.

 PERIOD or ">>" Browse Button = Browse down to the next help page.

 PAGE DOWN = Displays additional text at the bottom of the help page.

 PAGE UP = Displays preceding text on the help page.

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Three Kinds of JAWS Help / Help Tips

Context Help is most commonly used with menus and dialog boxes to obtain information about their purpose or use.  Function key number 1 is used to activate context help.  When you are done using context help, press ALT+F4 to quit the help system and to return to the previous activity.  All application programs do not provide context sensitive help and they do not respond when you press F1.

context help is always available when you are using the JAWS menu bar and its dialogs.  Simply press F1 or choose the help button in the dialog box to activate help for the JAWS menu or JAWS dialog option you are currently using.  Press ALT+F4 to exit help when you are done.

Desktop Help is a form of context help that can be used with any windows application.  When you press INSERT+F1 JAWS describes the function of the current window or dialog option.  For example, if you were using the Open File dialog box and were trying to choose a file in the file list option, then you could press INSERT+F1 for help.  JAWS responds by identifying the type of dialog option you are using and tells you that you can use your arrow keys to select an item, press ENTER to choose the selected item, and use TAB to move on to the next dialog option.  This type of help does not interfere with the current activity and can be used at any time.  You do not need to press ALT+F4 after using this type of JAWS help, because JAWS simply speaks a help message and does not activate the JAWS help system.

On-Line Documentation is provided by many applications as a software equivalent of their printed manuals.  If an application provides On-line documentation, then you can usually activate its help system by choosing "Contents" from the Help menu of its menu bar.  Some programs also may have an on-line documentation icon in their Program Manager group box which can be used to activate on-line help.  When you have finished using on-line help, press ALT+F4 to exit the help program.  For additional information about using on-line help, choose Help Tips.

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Reading the Help Page / Help Tips

The text that is displayed when you choose a help topic is called a "help page".  A page of help text is sometimes larger than the size of your help window, and it is necessary to use your PAGE DOWN key to read the full page of information.  The end of each help page is marked with the words "-- End of Page --".  If you do not hear these words spoken when JAWS finishes reading the help window, then you need to press PAGE DOWN to display additional text.  Be sure your PC cursor is active so that the help system can respond by displaying the next screen of information.

When JAWS on-line help is used, it automatically increases the size of the help window to its maximum size.  This makes reading help text more convenient.  On-line documentation for other applications may not "maximize" the size of the help window and you may need to maximize the size of the window by using the menu bar.

Follow these steps to maximize the size of the Help Window.

 a.	Press CONTROL+SPACEBAR to display the application control menu.

 b.	Use the DOWN ARROW to select "Maximize".

c.	Press ENTER to maximize the help window to its largest size.

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Selecting and Choosing Jumps / Help Tips

Many pages of help text contain words and phrases which can be used to jump to different help pages.  These "jumps" or "Hypertext Links" are used to obtain more specific information about a given topic.

The TAB and BACKTAB keys are used to move the selection cursor between possible jumps shown in the help window.  Each time you press one of these keys, JAWS speaks the name of the jump topic which has been selected.  To jump to the help page for the selected topic, press ENTER.  When you reach the end of the list of jump topics, the selection cursor returns to the top of the list.

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BackTracking Through Help / Help Tips

There are two ways to backtrack to a help page you have previously read.  The quickest way is to use the Back button.  To do this, click on the Back button or press the "B" key on your keyboard.  You can backtrack through the last 40 pages you have read with this method.

You can also use the History button as a backtracking tool.  Choose Using the History Button for additional information about this topic.

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Using the Contents Button / Help Tips

The Contents button is used whenever you wish to jump back to the opening help window.

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Using Browse Buttons / Help Tips

Help pages are often linked together in a specific order so that they can be read like the pages of a book.  For example, when you use the Browse buttons or browse keys to read through these Help Tips, or through a chapter from a manual, you can read the information in the same order in which it appears in the printed manual.

The Browse buttons are located on the button bar which is displayed just under the menu bar at the top of the help window.  "<<" = prior page and ">>" = next page.  Use the COMMA key on your keyboard to display the prior page and the PERIOD key to display the next page.

A page of help text may be larger than the help window, so you may need to use your scroll bars or the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to read the full page.  For additional information about reading a help page, choose Reading the Help Page.

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Using the History Button / Help Tips

The history button is used to backtrack through a list of previously read help pages.  To use Windows Help History, you can either click on the History button, or press "T" on the keyboard.

When the History window opens, you can use your UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW to read through the list of page titles that you have previously read.  The most recently read page title is at the top of the list and the oldest page title is at the bottom of the list.  Each time a help page is read, its title is placed at the top of the list.  Thus, The same page title can appear in several locations on the list when the page has been used more than once.

When you find the page title that you wish to reread, press ENTER.  The help window is activated again, and the help page you chose is displayed.

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Using the Search Button / Help Tips

The Search Button is used to find information on specific topics.  Use these steps to search for a topic:

a.	Press "S" to activate the Search dialog.

b.	Type the first few letters of the topic you want to read.  Topics that match your typing are displayed as you type.

 c.	Next press TAB to use the alphabetized list of topics.  Use UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW to find the specific topic you want to read.

 d.	Press ENTER to choose the topic, then press ENTER to choose the OK button.  This causes the topic page to be displayed.

Additional information about the Search dialog is presented in the Help menu of Windows Help.  Press ALT+H to activate the Help menu for the Windows Help Program.

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Using Bookmarks / Help Tips

You can create bookmarks to help you find frequently used sections in the help system.  To mark a page with a bookmark:

a.	Display the page in the help window that you wish to mark.

b.	Press ALT to activate the menu bar of Windows Help.  Choose Bookmarks, then choose the Define dialog.

c.	The name of the current topic page is displayed in the dialog at this point.  You can either type a different name or choose the OK button.  After completing the dialog, the bookmark is listed in the Bookmark menu.

d.	To use a bookmark, Activate the Bookmark menu as described above, and use your DOWN ARROW to find the topic you wish to read.  The first nine topics are numbered and can be chosen by typing a number.

Additional information about bookmarks is presented in the Help menu of Windows Help.  Press ALT+H to activate the Help menu for the Windows Help Program.

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GENERAL JAWS COMMANDS

If a command has a different function when the JAWS cursor is active, then functions are described separately.  Commands for use on laptop computers are preceded with the word "laptop".

Activate PC Cursor = SPEECH PAD PLUS,  laptop = ALT+SEMI COLON

 Activate JAWS Cursor = SPEECH PAD MINUS,  laptop = ALT+P

Stop Speech in Progress = CONTROL or SHIFT

Speak the Title of the Current Window = INSERT+T,  laptop = ALT+T

Read Highlighted Text in Window = SHIFT+INSERT+DOWN ARROW

 It reads the highlighted text that has been selected by text selection keys, or reads the highlighted item in Program Manager.

Read the Application Window From the position of the Cursor

 	= INSERT+DOWN ARROW, laptop = ALT+W

Read the Active Child Window = CONTROL+DOWN ARROW

Read All Options in Dialog Box = INSERT+B,  laptop = ALT+B

 Desktop Help = INSERT+F1,  laptop = ALT+RIGHT BRACKET

 	This command explains how to use a dialog option or window.

Read Current Line = INSERT+UP ARROW,  laptop = ALT+H

 Read Prior Line = UP ARROW or laptop = ALT+Y

 Read Next Line = DOWN ARROW or laptop = ALT+N

Read Current Word = INSERT+SPEECH PAD 5,  laptop = ALT+K

 Read Prior Word = INSERT+LEFT ARROW,  laptop = ALT+J

 Read Next Word = INSERT+RIGHT ARROW,  laptop = ALT+L

 Spell Current Word = INSERT+SPEECH PAD 5,  laptop = ALT+K

Read Current Character = SPEECH PAD 5,  laptop = ALT+COMMA

 When using a menu, it identifies the selection character within the highlighted menu item.

  Read Prior Character = LEFT ARROW,  laptop = ALT+M

JAWS cursor = Speak prior character or graphics.

PC cursor = Select prior icon/menu item, or move insertion point.

  Read Next Character = RIGHT ARROW,  laptop = ALT+PERIOD

  	JAWS cursor = Speak next character or graphics.

PC cursor = Select next icon/menu item, or move insertion point.

Move Up One Screen or to Top of Window = PAGE UP

JAWS cursor = JAWS cursor restriction determines where cursor moves.

 	PC cursor =Move insertion point up one screen.

Move Down One Screen or to Bottom of Window = PAGE DOWN

 	JAWS cursor = JAWS cursor restriction determines where cursor moves.

 	PC cursor = Move insertion point down one screen.

Move to the End = END

JAWS cursor = Move to last text character or graphics on the line.

 	PC cursor = Perform the End function for the application or dialog.

 Move to the Beginning = HOME

 	JAWS cursor = Move to the first text character or graphics on the line.

 	PC cursor = Perform the Home function for the application or dialog.

Speak From the Left Edge of the Window to the Cursor = INSERT+HOME,

 	laptop = ALT+SHIFT+J

Speak From the Cursor to the Right Edge of the Window = INSERT+PAGE UP,

 	laptop = ALT+SHIFT+L

Speak Top Line of Window = INSERT+END,

laptop = ALT+SHIFT+Y

Speak Bottom Line of Window = INSERT+PAGE DOWN

laptop = ALT+SHIFT+N

Turn JAWS Cursor Restriction On or Off = INSERT+R,  laptop = ALT+R

 When you turn restriction on, the JAWS cursor is restricted to the section of the desktop where it is currently located.

Route the JAWS Cursor to the Location of the PC Cursor

 	=INSERT+MINUS,  laptop = ALT+LEFT BRACKET

Route the PC Cursor to the Location of the JAWS Cursor

 	=INSERT+PLUS,  laptop = ALT+APOSTROPHE

Move the Mouse Pointer = Activate JAWS cursor and use speech pad keys.

 Left Mouse Click = SLASH on speech pad,  laptop = ALT+8

 Single click of left button = select, and double click = choose.

 Lock Left Mouse Button to Drag = INSERT+SLASH,  laptop = CONTROL+8

 Move pointer to object with JAWS cursor, lock left mouse button, drag with arrow keys, then press the lock key again to release.

 Right Mouse Click = ASTERISK on speech pad,  laptop = ALT+9

 Press this key twice within a second for a double mouse click.

Speak Coordinates of the Active Cursor = DELETE,  laptop = ALT+SLASH

Identify Font Name, Font Size, and Attribute = INSERT+F

 	Provides this information for the text character at the active cursor.

 Delete Key = ALT+DELETE,  laptop = DELETE

Original Keyboard Insert Function = ALT+INSERT

Change Verbosity Level = INSERT+V,  laptop = ALT+V

Change Screen Echo = INSERT+S,  laptop = ALT+S

Use Graphics Wizard = INSERT+G,  laptop = ALT+G

Activate JAWS cursor, move it to the graphics you want to label, then press the Graphics Wizard key.

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GENERAL WINDOWS COMMANDS

Choose a topic:

System Keys

Child Window Keys

Dialog Box Keys

Text Selection and Editing Keys

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System Keys

These commands can be used throughout Windows.Speak the Title of the Window = INSERT+T,  laptop = ALT+T

Read Highlighted Menu Item in Window = SHIFT+INSERT+DOWN ARROW

Switch to the Previously Used Application = ALT+TAB

Rotate Between All Running Applications

= hold down ALT and tap the TAB one or more times.  The application window opens when you release the ALT.

 Rotate Backward Between All Running Applications

= hold down ALT+SHIFT and tap the TAB one or more times.

Activate the Windows Task List = CONTROL+ESCAPE

Use the Menu Bar of an Application = ALT or F10

Use the Control Menu of the Active Application = ALT+SPACEBAR

JAWS Application Window Hot Key = INSERT+J

Quit the Active Application = ALT+F4

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Child Window Keys

These commands are used with Program Manager groups and document windows.

Speak the Title of the Window = INSERT+T,  laptop = ALT+T

Rotate Between Multiple Child Windows = CONTROL+TAB

This command is used to rotate between Program Manager groups, document windows, or other child windows.  If you add SHIFT to this command, then you rotate in the opposite direction.

Switch between Icons in Program Manager Group Windows = arrow keys

Switch Between File Manager Windows = TAB

Use the Control Menu of the Active Child Window = ALT+HYPHEN

Close the Active Child Window = CONTROL+F4

Move to the Beginning of a Document = CONTROL+HOME

Move to the End of a Document = CONTROL+END

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Dialog Box Keys

Identify All Dialog Options in a Dialog = INSERT+B,  laptop = ALT+B

Move to the Next Dialog Option = TAB

Move to the Previous Dialog Option = SHIFT+TAB

Jump to a Dialog Option = Press an alphabet or number key

Desktop Help for Dialogs = INSERT+F1,  laptop = ALT+RIGHT BRACKET

Jump to the First Item or Character in a List or Text Box = HOME

Jump to the Last Item or Character in a List or Text Box = END

Scroll Up or Down One Screen in a List Box = PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN

Open a List Box to Display its Contents = ALT+DOWN ARROW

Select an Item or Cancel a Selection in a List = SPACEBAR

Select or Clear a Dialog Check Box = SPACEBAR

Select All Items in a List = CONTROL+SLASH

Cancel All Selections in a List Except for the Current Selection

 	= CONTROL+BACKSLASH

Cancel the Use of a Dialog Box = ESCAPE or ALT+F4

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Text Selection and Editing Keys

When using a series of text selection keys, do not release the SHIFT until you are done selecting text.

Select One Character = SHIFT+LEFT ARROW or SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW

Select One Line = SHIFT+UP ARROW or SHIFT+DOWN ARROW

Select One Screen = SHIFT+PAGE UP or SHIFT+PAGE DOWN

Select Text to Beginning of Line = SHIFT+HOME

Select Text to End of Line = SHIFT+END

Select One Word to Left = CONTROL+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW

Select One Word to Right = CONTROL+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW

Select Text to Beginning of Document = CONTROL+SHIFT+HOME

 Select Text to End of Document = CONTROL+SHIFT+END

Read the Selected Text in Window = SHIFT+INSERT+DOWN ARROW

 This key can be used to read the block of text that has been highlighted by your use of the text selection keys.

Delete Character to the Left or Delete Selected Text = BACKSPACE

 Delete Character to the Right or Delete Selected Text = ALT+DELETE

Copy Selected Text onto Clipboard = CONTROL+C

Delete Selected Text and Place it onto Clipboard = CONTROL+X

Paste Text from Clipboard into Active Window =CONTROL+V

Undo Last Editing Action = CONTROL+Z or ALT+BACKSPACE

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