JAWS – New user start here

JAWS – New user start here


Problem

A customer has purchased a brand new copy of JAWS or an upgrade and needs to get set up with it..

 

Applies to

  1. JAWS

 

Resolution

At first getting started with JAWS may seem daunting, below are some pointers on getting started.

 

  1. JAWS product download and Install
  2. Activating JAWS product
  3. Using Start up wizard
  4. JAWS General keystroke hotkeys
  5. Use FS Reader to access Basic Training Audio

Further information

Below information may also be relevant for some customers: 
  1. JAWS dongle version installation FAQ
  2. Using a dongle license
  3. Updating JAWS/Zoomtext dongle
  4. FS Auth - Check dongle authorization for a Freedom Scientific product

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