JAWS for Windows

JAWS Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) Information

JAWS for Windows System Requirements

JAWS for Windows Upgrades

JAWS for Windows Multi-User Licenses

Additional detail for JAWS for Windows

Setting up JAWS for Windows is easy with an interactive talking installation. Sighted assistance is not required. New users appreciate the included Basic Training Tutorial in DAISY format with text and audio instruction to help them understand how to navigate the Windows environment with JAWS. A free, fully functional demo version of FSReader DAISY player application is included.

JAWS for Windows supports a host of applications with little or no customization. Some of these include versions of Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Explorer, MSN Messenger, Corel Word Perfect, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and many more. JAWS for Windows also outputs to refreshable Braille displays, delivering unmatched Braille support among screen readers on the market. Both contracted and uncontracted Braille is supported.

JAWS for Windows has unparalleled Internet support including: links lists, frames lists, forms mode, reading and navigating HTML tables, navigation quick keys for HTML and PDF documents, PlaceMarkers, Custom Page Summary, Custom Labels for Web page elements, and more!

JAWS for Windows Key Features

• The JAWS for Windows interactive talking installation makes it easy to get started without sighted assistance.
• The included Eloquence multilingual synthesizer supports American English, British English, Castilian Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, French Canadian, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Finnish.
• JAWS for Windowds Supports all standard Windows applications without the need to do special configurations.
• Enhanced support has been added for today's most popular applications, including Microsoft Office.
• JAWS for Windows supports Internet Explorer with special features: links lists, frames lists, forms mode, reading HTML tables and graphic labels and more.
• JAWS for Windows includes a unique scripting language for further customization with nonstandard Windows applications and proprietary software.
• A unique scripting language is included for further customization of nonstardard Windows applications and proprietary software.
• JAWS for Windows outputs to most refreshable Braille displays in computer or Grade 2 Braille.
• JAWS Standard Edition for Windows 95/98/Me & XP Home
• JAWS Professional Edition for Windows NT/2000Pro/XP Pro and 95/98/Me/XP Home
• JAWS for Windows includes JAWS Basic Training in DAISY format with hours of audio instruction to help users understand how to navigate the Windows environment with JAWS.
• JAWS for Windows has been translated into 17 languages worldwide.
• JAWS for Windows supports remote access via Citrix and Terminal Services (extra authrorization required).
• JAWS has support for JAVA applications.
• JAWS authorization and registration can be accomplished over the Internet. Alternate authorization and registration can be arranged for those without Internet connections.
• JAWS comes with a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee and limited 90-day warranty against manufacturing defects.
• JAWS Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) is available, providing two consecutive future upgrades of the software.

JAWS for Windows System Requirements

• JAWS Standard is compatible with Windows XP Home, Vista Home Basic and Vista Home Premium. JAWS Professional also works with Windows 2000 , ME, XP Professional, XP Media Center, Vista Business, Vista Corporate and Vista Ultimate.
• A processor capable of handling the requirements of the operating system in addition to any other programs you want to use with JAWS.
• Enough memory to run the operating system and any programs you want to use with JAWS. Additional memory will improve system performance while JAWS is running.
• JAWS requires less than 200 MB of hard disk space for program and settings files. Additional space is required for the JAWS training materials, operating system, other programs, and the Windows swap file.
• A display adapter capable of at least 800 x 600 screen resolution with 16 bit color (1024 x 768 screen resolution with 32 bit color is recommended).
• If you intend to use the Eloquence for JAWS software synthesizer or listen to the training materials, you need a sound card compatible with the version of Windows you are running. If you choose not to use Eloquence for JAWS, then you must have a JAWS compatible software or hardware speech synthesizer, or a refreshable Braille display.

JAWS for Windows Software Upgrades

• JAWS 4 or more Version Upgrade to Current Standard $400.00
• JAWS 3 or more Version Upgrade to Current Standard $360.00
• JAWS 2 or more Version Upgrade to Current Standard $240.00
• JAWS Single Version Upgrade to Current Standard $120.00
• JAWS Upgrade current Standard to current Professional $200.00
• JAWS 3 or more Version Upgrade to Current Professional $550.00
• JAWS 2 or more Version Upgrade to Current Professional $400.00
• JAWS Single Version Upgrade to Current Professional $200.00
• JAWS Remote Access for JAWS Professional Products Only $200.00

Note: Must be current Standard version before an upgrade to Professional can be purchased

For more information and/or to order JAWS for Windows upgrades, please call Universal Low Vision Aids, Inc. at 800-369-0347 or 614-224-6465.

JAWS for Windows Multi-User Software Licensing

Freedom Scientific offers Multi-User License pricing for the JAWS for Windows software package. These licenses are specifically designed to meet the needs of institutions such as libraries, schools, training centers, government agencies, and private corporations. The Multi-User License allows an organization to install the software for concurrent use by a specified number of individuals. These licenses are network ready, allowing the network administrator to set individual user profiles. The three types of licenses are Site, District, and Enterprise Licenses, and they are sold in blocks of five. One person must be designated as the contact for the entire Multi-User License.

JAWS Site License

The JAWS Site License is specifically designed for educational institutions, public libraries, and organizations whose sole purpose is to better the lives of the blind and visually impaired. The Site License may only be used at one designated location on computers owned and maintained by the purchasing organization.

JAWS District License

The JAWS District License is also designed for educational institutions, public libraries, and organizations whose sole purpose is to better the lives of the blind and visually impaired. However, a District License allows the purchasing organization to install the software at more than one facility on computers that they own and maintain.

JAWS Enterprise License

The JAWS Enterprise License is tailored to meet the needs of private businesses and government agencies. The Enterprise License can be installed in multiple locations, but can only be used on computers owned by the specified company or agency.

For more information and/or to order JAWS for Windows Multi-User Licenses, please call Universal Low Vision Aids, Inc. at 800-369-0347 or 614-224-6465.