Are there any recommended settings for the JAWS screen reader to help it work better with Vista?
One of the largest problems encountered when using JAWS occurs when a new Java applet (such as the Chat room) is started. JAWS may fail to respond to keyboard input. This is alleviated by redirecting the input from the PC to pass through the JAWS program. The term for this is known as “Route PC to JAWS” and is accomplished by pressing Insert + Plus on the number pad. This should be done when changing from one section of the system to a section that is powered by a different applet. Another problem occurs when JAWS begins reading the page. It may not start reading in the upper-left hand corner of the browser window. While a permanent solution to this is not readily apparent, a workaround would be to press ALT + Tab out of the browser and then ALT + Tab back again. This appears to force the input starting point to be the upper-left of the webpage. The largest problem of all is the use of Vista’s HTML creator. When this option is enabled, not only does the loading of the applet force the
