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Rich JAWS® for Windows® 4.0 Released World
Class Braille and Application Support, INSERT+F1 On Screen Help Messages,
Powerful Customization Tools (St. Petersburg, FL - September 14, 2001) -- Freedom Scientific Inc., a leader in assistive technology products for people with vision impairments and learning disabilities, has released the new, feature-full JAWS ® for Windows ® 4.0. It is now available for download or can be ordered. This new version of the world's most powerful and popular screen reading software includes state-of-the-art technology and options that provide superior Braille support for applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point. This new Braille support is unmatched by any screen reader on the market. A much-anticipated feature, INSERT+F1 Messages, will now appear on the screen. It allows JAWS to present help on the screen for easy and detailed review in both speech and Braille--a feature that received tremendous response by both users and trainers during private betas. For years, JAWS has been praised for its powerful and flexible scripting language, but now, Version 4.0 also includes new tools for easier customization. One tool gives users control to assign or modify prompts for both speech and Braille. It even assigns custom tutor messages without having to write scripts. And, a new Frame Viewer gives all users control to customize complicated applications without writing scripts. JAWS for Windows 4.0 provides complete support to new applications such as Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 5.0, Microsoft® Office XP, Internet Explorer 6, among others. These exciting new features to JAWS are complemented by an adjustable personal Tutor mode that provides keystrokes and quick navigation tips while using Windows applications. Both current and new users of JAWS, will appreciate this new feature. Other new features include: An exclusive Rewind feature during SayAll without interrupting the reading, all-new HTML help and easier to adjust verbosity settings. For a complete list of new features, you can access the following link: What's New in JAWS 4.0. Eric Damery, VP, Business Development, Software Products, Freedom Scientific, appeared on ACB Radio's Main Menu on Tuesday, August 21, demonstrating JAWS for Windows 4.0. To hear an archived interview of the program, please access the following link: Product Review on ACB Main Menu. There are a number
of pricing and purchasing options for current and new U.S. customers of
JAWS for Windows. These include full product pricing, upgrades, Software
Maintenance Agreements, and purchasing through Authorized Freedom Scientific
Dealers. For more information, select from the links that follow. To purchase, visit your local dealer, or call Freedom Scientific's Sales Department at 800-444-4443 or 727-803-8000. To optimize your use of JAWS, Freedom Scientific is running a special promotion on the JAWS 4.0 Basic Training Tapes. Ask your dealer or Freedom Scientific Sales Representative about these offers and discounts. Long recognized as the world's most popular screen reading software, JAWS® for Windows® uses an integrated voice synthesizer and your computer's sound card to output the content of your computer screen to speakers. JAWS also outputs to refreshable Braille displays. This technology provides access to a wide variety of information, education, and job related applications to over 65,000 users worldwide. ### |
 
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