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Using Jaws version 2 with the Symphonix synthesizer
12/18/90, T.H.

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
"Porttalk" and "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.

Running Porttalk

After successfully loading Sonix and TTS then run "PORTTALK.COM"
with the proper parameters, e.g.:

PORTTALK /C1 /L3

The "L3" tells it to speak whatever comes to the third parallel
port, LPT3.  This is where Jaws will send data to be spoken.  If
you do not want to use this port, it may already be used by a
printer or network, then you can select another parallel port, i.e.
"/L1" or "/L2".  If so you must then notify Jaws to re-direct its
output, see below.

Running Jaws

Assuming all 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 problem.  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 refer to the "READ.ME" file or the section
of the manual concerning the Jaws Name File "JAWS.JNF".  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 to be sure you have loaded the
proper key board/macro file.

If you need to re-direct the Jaws output to another parallel port
use one of the following examples:

J_SONIX /L=2

J_SONIX /L=1

Be sure to make the appropriate change to the Porttalk parameters
"/L2" or "/L1".  This can be very useful, even necessary, on
certain networks that take over the third parallel port, LPT3.  If
you are on a network and Jaws will not say anything it is likely
that the network has taken over or blocked LPT3.  Either move Jaws
to another LPT port with the above mentioned parameters at load
time, or change the network.