Problem

A new JAWS user needs to navigate though the options presented in the Start Up wizard to make settings changes for their needs.

Applies to

1. JAWS
   
2. Fusion
   

Detail

Resolution

The Start Up wizard will normally open when JAWS is first launched after successful authorisation.  Users may navigate its screens to set important JAWS settings.  Users can press escape to leave the wizard at any time should they not wish to change any settings.  However especially for new users it is worth making sure that JAWS is set to run automatically the next time the PC is started to maintain their access to the computer system.

Opening the Start Up wizard manually

Users may re-enter the start up wizard to make changes at any time, this may be useful if the Start Up wizard does not open automatically.

1. Whilst JAWS is running press WINDOWKEYS+M to move to Desktop and press letter J until you reach the JAWS program icon.
   
2. Then press ENTER on it, the JAWS window should then be announced, press ALT+H to open the Help menu.
3. Then arrow down to start up Wizard and press ENTER.
4. Then follow  the prompts in the wizard to set options taking care to enable JAWs start up and complete the wizard.
   

Start Up wizard options

1. Screen one of the Start Up wizard invites the user to indicate whether they will to send anonymous usage data back to Freedom Scientific, press SPACEBAR to toggle this option on or off as desired and press ALT+N or ENTER to proceed to the next step.
   
2. Screen two allows the user to adjust the rate of speech being spoke with an adjustable slider, press left arrow for slower or right for higher speech rate, you can use page up or page down keys to make adjustments in large increments.  When done press TAB for the next group of options.
   
3. The next control sets the punctuation level, to adjust press ALT+DOWN arrow then press UP or DOWN arrow to adjust the punctuation level.  If unsure leave it on the default option which should be Most, then TAB to the next option.
   
4. Typing echo controls what JAWS speaks when you type on the keyboard there are four options, please use arrow keys to select the option required.  If unsure leave the option set t characters and press TAB.
   
5. Screen three controls how JAWS should start up when the computer starts.  You can press SPACEBAR to toggle the options on or off as desired.
   
6. Press SPACEBAR on the option Start JAWS At The Logon Screen if your computer prompts for a password when it starts, checking this option will ensure that JAWS provides its support during Windows sign in.
   
7. Press TAB to reach the option The Start JAWS After Logon For All Users, press SPACEBAR to activate this option, in so doing it will ensure JAWS starts regardless who signs into the PC.  If you share a computer with someone who is not a JAWS user you may want to leave this option unchecked.
   
8. Press TAB to reach the option Start JAWS after login for this user, press ALT+DOWN ARROW to open the setting and use UP or DOWN ARROE to select the desired option; set this to Always to ensure JAWS starts after login for all users.
   
9. Press TAB to reach Run JAWS From System Tray, press to check this option if you do not wish to have the JAWS window appear in the ALT+TAB order, leave it unchecked to have the JAWS window appear in the ALT+TAB order.
   
10. Press TAB to navigate to the option  Prompt To Confirm When exiting JAWS, it is recommended to leave this option checked for new users.
    
11. Press ALT+N or ENTER to move to the next screen
    
12. Screen four contains a number of options that may not be familiar, for now press TAB to reach the option drop down Use Keyboard Layout, if you have a desktop keyboard with a number pad leave the option set for Desktop.  If you do not have a number pad you may wish to set this to Laptop.  Press ALT+DOWN arrow and then use UP or DOWN arrow to adjust as desired.
    
13. Press ALT+N or ENTER to move to the next screen.
    
14. Screen 5 determine various JAWS verbosity settings, you can press TAB between the settings and use arrow keys to change their state. 
    
15. You may move to the next screen by pressing ALT+N or ENTER to leave these settings on defaults.
    
16. Screen six is the first ot two Braille related settings, unless one uses Braille and has the display set up with JAWS it is advisable to leave this settings as is, they can be configured later.
    
17. Press ALTN or ENTER to move to the screen seven of the start up wizard, then press ENTER to complete the Start Up wizard.