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- Using Jaws version 2 with the Symphonix synthesizer
-
- The Symphonix synthesizers from Artic Technologies come in several
- different models. The 200, 210, and 215 are for desk-top PC
- compatible computers. The 220 and 225 are for the Toshiba 1200
- family of lap tops. There are also models for the Micro Channel
- type of circuit board. Each one is an internal card, not an
- external box. A cousin to these is the VoTalker from Votrax, it is
- very similar to the 200 and these instructions will apply to it
- also. If your synthesizer is already installed and working in your
- computer then you can proceed to the section below titled
- "Running Jaws".
-
- Symphonix 200, 220, and VoTalker
-
- The older models like the 200 are supplied with "SONIX.COM" and
- "TTS.COM" software. These must be "loaded" or "run" first, before
- Jaws. When Sonix loads it says "Hello", when TTS loads it says
- "Text to speech is running". If you do not here these messages
- they have not loaded successfully, refer to the detailed
- instructions in the Symphonix manual for possible changes in IRQ
- number or base address.
-
- Symphonix 210/215
-
- The 210 is supplied with "SONIXTTS.COM", the 215 may not be
- supplied with this, if not you will have to buy it from Artic
- Technologies. The "VEST" program cannot be used with Jaws, since
- Artic has not permitted other screen readers to work with this
- software. When you get the appropriate file or program simply run
- it at the DOS prompt and expect a verbal message. If none is
- forthcoming refer to the Symphonix manual for trouble shooting
- details.
-
- Using Porttalk
-
- JAWS version 2.14 does not need PortTalk as did earlier releases of
- JAWS 2. Just load the Sonix and TTS files mentioned above. If you
- do not have JAWS 2.14 call us for an update.
-
- Running Jaws
-
- Assuming the above steps have been completed successfully you
- can now run Jaws. The correct version of Jaws for these
- synthesizers is "J_SONIX.EXE", be sure you have this file and
- associated files on your disk. Read the "READ.ME" file to learn
- what files are needed if you have a question. Run Jaws by typing
- the name of the Jaws version:
-
- J_SONIX
-
- When Jaws loads successfully it will read the name of the user or
- owner/licensee, then say "Jaws ready". If you have a demo version
- it will give an appropriate message. If you have a "real" Jaws but
- you get the demo message you are missing the ".JNF" file, refer to
- the "READ.ME" file or the section
- of the manual concerning the Jaws Name File. If you are not
- familiar with Jaws we suggest you start with the Jaws basic
- training tapes. If you are using a Toshiba lap top computer
- without a numeric pad and Jaws does not seem to perform correctly
- refer to the section on Toshibas or the file named "Toshiba.doc" to
- be sure you have loaded the proper key board/macro file.
-
- Remember, if you have changed your interupt jumper on the circuit
- board you must run Sonix with the /i=# option where the # is the
- irq number, e.g."SONIX/I=7" if the irq line has been changed to 7.
-
- If you have a VoTalker you may want to adjust the tone. There is
- a place in the voice-Global-Tone menu to do this. You should
- adjust the Tone (and any other parameters you desire) to suit your
- taste and then save the configuration on the disk using the "CONFIG
- FILES" menu and a file name of
- "JAWS", which gets loaded automatically at boot up.