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This file contains information about the files on your JAWS
version 2 disk, 10/5/90.

Read it to learn how to run JAWS or do a JAWS demo, select
synthesizers, change communication parameters, and other
pertinent information.  For tips on using JAWS with specific
application programs and specific configuration files refer to
"WORDPROC.DOC", "SPREADSH.DOC", and "EMULATOR.DOC".  These files
are not meant to replace the JAWS manual which is also available
on disk, the manual files have the extension ".MAN".  You can
also refer to the JAWS Installation cassette tape and JAWS
Training tapes for more detailed information.


Your distribution disk will contain some of the following files:

"Jaws.bat" is a batch file which looks on the disk for a copy of
the Jaws program and runs it if it finds it.  If you do not know
the specific name of your Jaws (specific for each synthesizer
type) then you can run the one on your disk by simply typing
"jaws" and pressing enter.  If you do know the name of your
specific version then enter it instead, e.g. "j_acntpc" for the
Accent PC.  Remember that Jaws.bat is a batch file, it may "take
away" control from your Autoexec.bat file or some other batch
file that your using to load Jaws.

"jaws.jnf" is the Jaws name file, it has the owners name and
address, which gets displayed on the screen when you run Jaws.
If Jaws cannot find this file it will assume it is a demo version
and give the appropriate "demo" message.  If you should have a
"real" Jaws and it claims it is a "demo" then you need to copy
the "Jaws.jnf" file into the jaws subdirectory (or whatever
subdirectory you are loading Jaws from) so Jaws can find it.

The Jaws Subdirectory: We highly recommend that you create a
"Jaws" subdirectory on your hard disk in which all the Jaws
software should be placed.  If you do not have a hard disk then
create a bootable disk (one with the operating system and
"Command.com" on it) and copy all the Jaws software onto it.  We
will call these the Jaws subdirectory or the Jaws disk.  In order
for Jaws to load properly you must make these the "default"
before invoking or loading Jaws.  If you have a Jaws subdirectory
you must perform a "CD\JAWS" before loading Jaws, if you have the
Jaws disk in the A drive you must be sure you have the "A>"
prompt before loading Jaws.  In describing the other Jaws files
we will state that they must be in the "Jaws" subdirectory or
disk before loading Jaws.

"J_FUNCT.TXT" is a text file that contains the names and numbers
of all the Jaws functions.  These functions are accessed through
the Macro editor (in the Jaws function window) or through the
Jaws menus.  Do not change or alter this file unless you know
what you are doing; keep a backup copy handy; be sure it is in
the Jaws subdirectory when you load Jaws.

"J_synthname.BIN" is the menu file for the specific synthesizer
you are using.  For example, if you have the Accent PC version of
Jaws, which is named "J_ACNTPC.EXE" then the menu file will be
named "J_ACNTPC.BIN".  This is the binary version of the menu
file.  It must be in the Jaws subdirectory at load time.

"J_MREV.EXE" is the Jaws2 macro editor, known as Macro Revise.
It is a separate executable file that can be run from DOS or
loaded through the Jaws macros menu.  It must be in the default
(Jaws) subdirectory at load time.

"J_FREV.EXE" is the Jaws2 Frame editor, known as Frame Revise.
It is a separate executable file that can be run from DOS or
loaded through the Jaws Frame menu.  It must be in the default
(Jaws) subdirectory at load time.

"J_MDUP.EXE is the Jaws2 macro duplicator, known as Macro
Duplicate.  It is a separate executable file that can be run from
DOS or loaded through the Jaws macros menu.  It must be in the
default (Jaws) subdirectory at load time.

"J_MERASE.EXE" is Macro Erase, which erases the macro key that
you enter.  It is a separate executable file that can be run from
DOS or loaded through the Jaws macros menu.  It must be in the
default (Jaws) subdirectory at load time.

"J_MIDENT.EXE" is Macro Identify, which displays all the Keys
that are already defined as macros.  It is a separate executable
file that can be run from DOS or loaded through the Jaws macros
menu.  It must be in the default (Jaws) subdirectory at load
time.

"J_AUTO.EXE" is the Auto-macro program, it asks for the frame to
"monitor", the macro key to perform, and a delay factor.  It is a
separate executable file that can be run from DOS or loaded
through the Jaws macros menu.  It must be in the default (Jaws)
subdirectory at load time.

"JAWS.JMF" is the default Jaws macro file.  It defines the keys
to be used when Jaws first boots up or loads.  It must be in the
Jaws subdirectory or default disk.

"JAWSDSK.JMF" is the Jaws macro file for desk top computers, that
have a numeric pad on the keyboard.  This may be the same as
"JAWS.JMF", or can be copied into a file named "JAWS.JMF" if you
want it to get loaded automatically at boot time.

"JAWSTLT.JMF" is the default Jaws macro file for Toshiba lap top
computers.  They have a weird keyboard layout, therefore we have
a special key layout for the Jaws keys.  This may be the same as
"JAWS.JMF", or you can copy it into a file named "JAWS.JMF" if
you want it to get loaded automatically at boot time.

"J_LOAD.EXE" is used to load Jaws config files from DOS, as in a
batch file.  If you want to load all the Word Perfect config
files (macros, frames, etc.) from a batch file just include the
line:
"\jaws\j_load \jaws\wp"
and it will get all the config files that have the name "wp" and
a valid Jaws config file extension (
jmf, jff, jef, jvf, jdf).

"NUMOFF.COM" is a simple utility program that turns off numlock.
It is useful for those computers that insist on turning on
numlock at boot time.  Include the line "\jaws\numoff" in your
autoexec file (or other batch file) before loading Jaws.

Files that start with "WP" are files for Word Perfect, such as
batch files, Jaws macro files, and Jaws frame files.  See
"wordproc.doc" for more info, or the manual or tapes.

Files that have "TLT" in the name are special files for the
Toshiba lap top computers, these would be batch files and Jaws
macro files.

Files that have "DSK" in the name are special files for desk top
computers (as opposed to lap tops).  These would most likely be
Jaws macro files for particular application programs.



Special versions of Jaws for each synthesizer:

"J_ACNTPC.EXE" is the JAWS version for the Accent internal
synthesizers from Aicom Corporation.  This includes the Accent
PC, Accent MC, Accent Mini, Accent SE, Accent 1200, Accent 1600,
and probably any other Accent synthesizer that is not external to
the computer.  You must have the Accent device driver loaded
first.

"J_ACNTSA.EXE" is the JAWS version for the Accent SA, the stand-
alone external version of the Accent.

"J_PROSE.EXE" is the JAWS TSR program for the Prose 4000, Prose
2000, and CallText synthesizers, the same boards used in the VERT
Plus.

"J_SONIX.EXE" is the JAWS TSR for the Synphonix 200, 210, 215,
220, 225, and others from Artic Technology, or the VoTalker from
Votrax.

"J_BNS.EXE" is the JAWS TSR program for the Braille 'n Speak from
Blazie Engineering.

"J_ECHOXT.EXE" is the JAWS TSR program for the Echo PC from
Strayed Electronics.

"J_VP.EXE" is the JAWS TSR program for the VP synthesizer from
Maryland Computer Services.  It will look for the VP connected to
any one of the parallel ports.  See additional information below.

"J_PSS.EXE" is the version for the Personal speech System from
Votrax.

To run JAWS you should set the default disk drive to the one
where the JAWS files are.  If they are in the "A" drive be sure
you have a "A>" prompt before entering "JAWS".  If you have
copied the JAWS files over to a JAWS subdirectory on a hard disk
then default your system to that disk drive and subdirectory.

To default to a particular disk drive enter the letter of the
disk followed by a ":", e.g. "C:" and press enter.  To default to
a given subdirectory first default to the proper disk, then enter
"CD\" followed by the name of the subdirectory, e.g. "cd\JAWS"
and press enter.  Then you can execute JAWS and the default TSR
program by entering "JAWS" and pressing enter.

To execute a JAWS TSR That is not the default one simply follow
the "JAWS" with the name of the synthesizer, e.g. "JAWS BNS" for
the Braille 'N Speak, or "JAWS ACNTSA" for the Accent SA
synthesizer.  Note that in this case the name of the synthesizer
does not need to include the "J_" or the ".EXE".

You can also just type in the name of the Jaws version for your
synthesizer, i.e. "J_ACNTPC" for the Accent PC or "J_ACNTSA" for
the Accent SA.  You do not need the name "JAWS".  In fact, if you
are loading Jaws thru a batch file, like Autoexec.bat, you should
avoid using the name "JAWS" in your command line.  It is a batch
file, and control will not return to your original batch file.
Simply use the name of the Jaws version, e.g. "J_BNS", in your
batch file.  Remember to default to the correct subdirectory
before loading Jaws, so it can find the support files that it
requires.


Now we will explain more about using the particular versions of
JAWS.


ACCENT SA (stand alone):  This is connected to a serial port,
either Com1 or Com2, the default is Com1.  Use the cable we
provide, or a straight-thru modem cable.  Be sure the "dip"
switches on the back of the Accent are: all down except 4 & 8 up.
Turn on the accent, it should say "accent ready".  Then run Jaws
by entering:
"J_ACNTSA"
or, if you are connected to com2 enter:
"J_ACNTSA COM2:"

If you need to use Com3 or Com4 just substitute the "3" or "4"
instead of "2" in the command above.



Accent PC:  This is an internal board that uses a device driver
to communicate with JAWS.  The device driver is a file named
"SPKACNT.DVC" on your Accent disk.  There is also a copy on your
JAWS disk.  Follow these steps:

1.  Be sure the driver file is in the Jaws subdirectory of your
boot disk.
2.  Add the following line to your CONFIG.SYS file:

"device=\jaws\spkacnt.dvc"

If you do not have a CONFIG.SYS file then create one using EDLIN
or some other editor or word processor.  JAWS and Accent will
communicate "thru" LPT3.  If you want to use another parallel
port use the SETACNT" program, instructions are in the Accent
manual.  You must tell JAWS about the changed parallel port,
examples follow:

"J_ACNTPC LPT2"
"J_ACNTPC LPT1"

If you are on a network you may have a conflict: many networks
like to "grab" LPT3 and sometimes other printer ports for
"network" printers.  They will trap or grab all information going
to the LPT port and "spool" it for output on the network printer.
You must resolve this conflict for Jaws and Accent to work.  You
can re-configure the network (your work station) to not use LPT3,
or you can setup Jaws and Accent to use another printer port.
Refer to the Accent manual for changing output ports, and use the
command-line parameters shown above.

Accent Mc (Micro Channel):  This is very similar to the Accent PC
as far as Jaws is concerned.  Refer to the Accent manual for
installation tips, and see the section above on the Accent PC for
Jaws tips.

Accent for the Toshiba Lap Tops:  These are internal synthesizers
that use a device driver, similar to the Accent pC.  Be sure you
have a line in the config.sys file to load the device driver,
refer to the Accent manual for your model to see which driver
file you should use.  You will find on the Jaws disk a few sample
config.sys files and autoexec.bat files that you may use.  The
files with the extension "T31" (autoexec.t31 or config.t31) are
for the Toshiba 3100: files with the extension "t1s" are for the
Toshiba 1000SE.  Refer to the file named "toshiba.doc" on the
Jaws disk for more tips on these systems.


Refer to the JAWS manual and training tapes for details on JAWS
features.

Files with the extension "MAN" are part of the JAWS manual, the
extension "DOC" means documentation file.  Either may have
helpful information for you.