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Features
* Supports all standard Windows, no special configurations required
* Enhanced support for most popularly used applications (in jobs and schools) including Microsoft Office
* JAWS is also compatible with MSN Messenger, Corel Word Perfect, Adobe Acrobat Reader
* Supports Internet Explorer, Firefox and incorporates special features such as links lists, frames lists, forms mode, reading HTML tables and graphic labels etc
* Includes a range of scripting language for further customisation with non-standard Windows applications and proprietary software
* Tools for easier customisation without the need to write scripts such as Place Markers, Prompt Create and frames manager
* Fully compatible with MAGic screen magnification software
* Output to most popular Braille displays in the computer or Grade 2 Braille
* Comes with Human sounding SAP15 voices, including one Australian male and female.

Training
Basic JAWS training is included. This is five hours of audio instruction to help users understand how to navigate the Windows environment with JAWS
DAISY formatted basic training in text and audio

Interface
Screen reading functions is able to be directly controlled by user via arrow keys, modifier keys and standard keyboard commands.

System Requirements
* Software maintenance agreement is available, providing two consecutive future upgrades of the software
* Multi user licence agreements also available

Place Of Manufacture

United States of America

Price Guide

Price is from Quantum Reading Learning Vision Thornley
Price range is from $1625 to $3210 depending on version type

Models

Available in two versions
* JAWS Standard Edition - supports XP Home, Vista Home Basic and Vista Home Premium
* JAWS Professional Edition - supports Windows 2000, both XP Home and Professional, as well as all five versions of Windows Vista

Installation

Interactive talking installation to make installation process easier without sighted assistance

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.