JAWs Screen Reading Software
JAWS Tutorial
1JAWS FeaturesJAWS, a screen reader that reads everything on the
screen, has the following features:
Works well with Windows
Two speech synthesizers - Eloquence and Real Speak
DAISY-formatted basic training in text and audio
Can be used in 23 different languages
Fully compatible with Magic screen magnification software
2JAWS CompatibilityJAWS allows you to work with:
Microsoft Office Suite
MSN Messenger
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Internet Explorer
Firefox
3Getting StartedStep 1: Click on the desktop icon that says
JAWS
Or1. Go to the start menu2. Arrow down the list until you hear
JAWS3. Press enter
4Adjusting the Voice used with JAWSStep 1: Click on the JAWS
icon on the desktop, or select JAWS from the start menu
Step 2: Press the Alt button
Step 3: Choose the voice drop-down menu
Step 4: Select the Voice adjustments option
Step 5: Adjust the voice, volume, pitch, and rate to your
preference
5Using the Reading Features in JAWSWhen working with a document
(Word, PDF file), JAWS has the capability to read it in any of the
following ways:Each letter that is being typedThe whole document
when finishedAll menus and options
When using JAWS with the internet, JAWS will read: All linksAll
bookmarks, headings, lists, tables, frames, and anchorsTells what
window(s) you are currently inAll content on the websites
6Using the Training Tutorials in JAWSJAWS has a number of
tutorials that are worth going through, they are quick and will
help you to learn the software:
To get to the Training Tutorials:Click on the JAWS icon on
desktopGo to the Help tabChoose the training option
7TroubleshootingIf the program is not working:
1. Reboot the computer
2. Try it on another computer
3. Ask Rebecca, Elizabeth or Kirsten for help
