Configuring JAWS for Usage with the Portal 

General Technical Requirements

The functions described in this documentation refer to Version 6.10 or higher of JAWS for Windows by Freedom Scientific.

Recommended JAWS Settings for the Portal

Check the JAWS settings for the advanced options, HTML options, and verbosity options as follows:

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       1.      Start JAWS.

       2.      Start the Web browser (for accessibility purposes, we recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer).

       3.      From this Web browser window, start JAWS Configuration Manager with the key combination insert key + 6.

When you use the key combination insert key + 6, to start JAWS Configuration Manager from an application, JAWS loads the configuration manager with this application's profile. You can also launch JAWS Configuration Manager without a profile by choosing Utilities ® Configuration Manager in the JAWS menu.

       4.      In JAWS Configuration Manager, choose Set Options ® Advanced Options.

                            a.      Deselect Use Virtual PC Cursor.

This setting is mandatory if you want to use JAWS in the Portal or in any applications based on HTMLB, Business Server Pages (BSP), or Web Dynpro Java/ABAP Frameworks.

The open concept of the Portal can require you to navigate to the virtual PC cursor for other applications or external content. You can enable or disable the virtual PC cursor for the duration of a JAWS session by pressing the Y key twice while keeping the insert key pressed. This means you do not have to access the advanced options of JAWS Configuration Manager, and you have the option of switching modes, depending on the content of the current page. If you are not sure which mode you need, first try your application with the virtual PC cursor disabled. This is the default mode for navigation.

       5.      In JAWS Configuration Manager, choose Set Options ® HTML Options and make the following settings:

                            a.      On the Graphics tab page, select Custom Search String. Use the default entry title|alt|src as a search string for graphics.

                            b.      On the Links tab page, select Custom Search String. Use the default entry title|alt|src|href as a search string for links.

We recommend these two settings if you want to use JAWS in the Portal or in any applications based on HTMLB, Business Server Pages (BSP), or Web Dynpro Java/ABAP Frameworks.

       6.      In JAWS Configuration Manager, choose Set Options ® Verbosity Options and make the following setting:

                            a.      Choose Beginner Preferences.

                            b.      In the beginner preferences, select Tool Tip.

                            c.      Also select Tool Tip in the intermediate and advanced preferences.