Sound
JAWS – Accessing volume settings
Problem A JAWS user wishes to access volume settings for their computer when they need to. Applies to JAWS Resolution Please choose either method below for adjusting system volume. Method 1 - Using the system tray Press JAWSKey+F11. Then use UP/DOWN ...
JAWS – Switching sound card to fix no speech issue
Problem A customer may find that JAWS is silent after it has been started. JAWS is playing through the wrong sound device. Applies to JAWS Resolution A possible reason for JAWS being silent is because it is playing through the wrong sound device such ...
JAWS – Selecting a soundcard
Problem A JAWS user needs to manually switch JAWS output to a different sound device they are using. Resolution You can use either of the two methods below for switching the output device for JAWS. Method 1 – Using JAWS window 1. Press JAWSKey+J to ...
JAWS – No speech sounding from JAWS when running
Problem When JAWS is running no sound is heard by the end user. Application Although primarily helpful for JAWS customers this approach may be applied to any software that uses sound including those mentioned below. · JAWS · ZoomText · Fusion · ...
JAWS – Speech distorted, chopped off or crackles
Problem A customer may experience problems with the quality of the JAWS speech being distorted, cut off or crackling. Resolution Try method 1 or method 2 to address problems with JAWS sound. Method 1 - Disable sound effects Open Start menu and search ...
JAWS – Bluetooth headset connection drops whilst using JAWS
Problem When using a connected Bluetooth headset with JAWS connection to the headset may drop. Resolution Bluetooth connection may be lost due to either the Bluetooth adapter or headset going to sleep to conserve battery power; a setting in JAWS can ...
Disable JAWS audio ducking feature
Problem The JAWS audio ducking feature may cause undesirable lowering of other audio whilst JAWS is speaking. It may therefore be necessary to disable to fix the problem. Resolution Press JAWSKey+F2 and select and open “Settings Centre”. Then press ...
JAWS - Supress the sound splitter feature discovery dialogue
Problem When using JAWS with any apps that make use of the soundcard for audio/video conferencing such as Microsoft Teams of Zoom the user is invited to try the feature which impedes the user. Affected products JAWS Fusion Resolution Method 1: Using ...