Freedom Scientific JAWS for Windows Quick Start Guide

About this manual

The document serves as a Quick Start Guide for Freedom Scientific's JAWS for Windows, a screen reading and magnification program designed for blind and visually impaired users. It details the contents of the packaging, including the installation DVD, authorization CD, and training materials.

Key sections cover system requirements for different versions of Windows (32-bit and 64-bit), step-by-step installation procedures via the Setup Wizard, activation methods using dongles or network licenses, and initial configuration through the Startup Wizard. The guide also explains how to start JAWS manually or automatically with Windows.

What's inside

• System Requirements
• Installing JAWS
• Activating JAWS
• Dongle Authorization
• Network JAWS
• Running JAWS Startup Wizard
• Starting and Using FSReader
• Updating JAWS
• Merging Settings
• Getting Help

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum screen resolution required to use JAWS?

You need a display adapter capable of at least 800 x 600 screen resolution with 16-bit color.

How much hard disk space does JAWS require for program and settings files?

JAWS requires less than 200 MB of hard disk space for program and settings files.

What keystroke displays a list of all links on the current Web page?

Press INSERT+F7 to display a list of all links on the current page.