JAWS Bytes E-Update 009

November 2007!

Quantum Technology welcomes you to the 9th edition of our JAWS Bytes e-update!

Please feel free to pass this e-update on to anyone who may be interested. In this edition we have:

Jaws 9.0 is here! [0]

Software Maintenance Agreement [SMA] [0]

Free USB Memory Stick offer [0]

Frequently Asked Questions [0]

Quantum Technology Contact Details [0]

www.freedomscientific.com/fs_products/software_jaws90fea.asp [1]

Jaws 9.0 is a paid upgrade. Jaws 8 users who still have at least 1 SMA [Software Maintenance Agreement] remaining will automatically receive the upgrade to Jaws 9. You don’t have to wait for your CD to arrive in the mail. You can download the upgrade directly from www.freedomscientific.com/fs_downloads/jaws.asp [2] and get started with it right away.

www.freedomscientific.com/fs_products/Surfs_Up/OnMouseOver.htm [3]

What can I do if typing echo and navigation in Windows Vista seems sluggish?!

On some Windows Vista computers that have the Sigma Tel Audio Codec, JAWS is sluggish when you type or use the ARROW keys to navigate through a document or dialog box. In addition, there can be a delayed response when selecting the PC Cursor (NUM PAD PLUS) or the JAWS Cursor (NUM PAD MINUS). When Vista was developed, Microsoft rewrote the entire audio stack. Now, you need a driver that is capable of making the necessary calls to the API or you will get latency in your audio.

If you have a Dell Dimension or Dell Inspiron computer with a Sigma Tel sound card that exhibits this problem, use the following links to download the appropriate driver:

Dell Dimension Audio Driver

ftp://ftp.us.dell.com/audio/R157052.EXE [4]

Dell Inspiron Audio Driver

ftp://ftp.us.dell.com/audio/R157031.EXE [5]

If you have a different computer, please contact your vender to inquire about an updated driver. An updated audio driver will not only improve JAWS performance, but will improve overall audio performance as well.