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Fusion

Download Full Fusion Offline installer

The offline installer for Fusion is intended to be used in secure environments such as a company or government agency where you need to install Fusion on one or more computers that are behind a firewall with restricted Internet access. This installer is very large. If you intend installing on the same computer you are using to download Fusion, there is no reason to download the offline installer.

  1. Select the appropriate link at the end of this procedure to download Fusion and save it to a location such as a USB drive.
  2. Run the executable from the computer with restricted Internet access and follow the instructions to install Fusion.

    Installation Command Line Option for Disabling External Services

    Starting with the April 2021 releases of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion, when performing a full install, IT professionals and network administrators can add the command line option: /DisableExternalServices to turn off all product features that reach out to the internet.

    For example:

    c:\\InstallerPackage.exe /DisableExternalServices

    Once JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion is installed after using this command line option, features that are no longer available for use include Research It, FS Support Tool, Voice Assistant, Error Reporting, JAWS Tandem, Picture Smart, and Anonymous Usage Data Collection. Note that using the software in a remote access environment will still be available. Turning off features that connect to the internet is especially important for installs in secure locations such as banks, hospitals, and government agencies.

    Frequently Asked Questions for Voice Assistant Connected Services

    Warning, this command line option will only apply when doing the first install, not upgrades. It will apply to all upgrades in the future disabling the features outlined, until you uninstall the software and install completely without the switch.

    For more information, run the setup package with the /Help command line option.

    Download Main Fusion Installer and Use the /Layout Command Line Option

    Instead of downloading the offline installer, which contains all languages and is a large download, you can run the connected Fusion setup executable with the /Layout command line argument. This command downloads the non-embedded installer files and creates a copy of the setup package in the folder specified. This allows a user to run the setup package and perform an installation or repair on an offline computer. To do this, the setup package and installer files must be in the same folder.

    If there are spaces in the path to the folder, the path must be enclosed in quotes.

    Example:
    c:\package.exe /Layout "c:\FS setup\OfflineSetup"
    The installer files are downloaded to the c:\FS setup\OfflineSetup folder.

    By default, the Layout option downloads the language that matches the operating system language. If you need to install a different Fusion language on a computer, you can use the /Language command line argument in conjunction with /Layout and specify the three letter language code you want to download.

    Example:
    c:\package.exe /Language enu /Layout "c:\FS setup\OfflineSetup"
    The installer files for the English version of the product are downloaded to the c:\FS setup\OfflineSetup folder.

    The following language codes are supported:

    • Arabic: arb
    • Brazilian Portuguese: ptb
    • Dutch: nld
    • English: enu
    • French: fra
    • French Canadian: frc
    • German: deu
    • Hebrew: heb
    • Hungarian: hun
    • Italian: ita
    • Norwegian: nor
    • Russian: rus
    • Spanish: esn
    • Swedish: sve

    JAWS

    Download Full JAWS Offline installer

    The offline installer for JAWS is intended to be used in secure environments such as a company or government agency where you need to install JAWS on one or more computers that are behind a firewall with restricted Internet access. This installer is very large as it includes all supported languages. If you intend on installing on the same computer you are using to download JAWS, there is no reason to download the offline installer.

    1. Select the appropriate link at the end of this procedure to download JAWS and save it to a location such as a USB drive. Make sure to download the correct version (64-bit or 32-bit) for the computer where you will be installing JAWS.
    2. Run the executable from the computer with restricted Internet access and follow the instructions to install JAWS. The setup installs the correct language that matches your operating system language. If this is a new installation, you can install a different language by selecting the Options button on the first setup screen and then choosing the language you want from the list.

      Installation Command Line Option for Disabling External Services

      Starting with the April 2021 releases of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion, when performing a full install, IT professionals and network administrators can add the command line option: /DisableExternalServices to turn off all product features that reach out to the internet.

      For example:

      c:\\InstallerPackage.exe /DisableExternalServices

      Once JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion is installed after using this command line option, features that are no longer available for use include Research It, FS Support Tool, Voice Assistant, Error Reporting, JAWS Tandem, Picture Smart, and Anonymous Usage Data Collection. Note that using the software in a remote access environment will still be available. Turning off features that connect to the internet is especially important for installs in secure locations such as banks, hospitals, and government agencies.

      Frequently Asked Questions for Voice Assistant Connected Services

      Warning, this command line option will only apply when doing the first install, not upgrades. It will apply to all upgrades in the future disabling the features outlined, until you uninstall the software and install completely without the switch.

      For more information, run the setup package with the /Help command line option.

      Download Main JAWS Installer and Use the /Layout Command Line Option

      Instead of downloading the offline installer, which contains all languages and is a large download, you can run the connected JAWS setup executable with the /Layout command line argument. This command downloads the non-embedded installer files and creates a copy of the setup package in the folder specified. This allows a user to run the setup package and perform an installation or repair on an offline computer. To do this, the setup package and installer files must be in the same folder.

      If there are spaces in the path to the folder, the path must be enclosed in quotes.

      Example:
      c:\package.exe /Layout "c:\FS setup\OfflineSetup"
      The installer files are downloaded to the c:\FS setup\OfflineSetup folder.

      By default, the Layout option downloads the language that matches the operating system language. If you need to install a different JAWS language on a computer, you can use the /Language command line argument in conjunction with /Layout and specify the three letter language code you want to download.

      Example:
      c:\package.exe /Language enu /Layout "c:\FS setup\OfflineSetup"
      The installer files for the English version of the product are downloaded to the c:\FS setup\OfflineSetup folder.

      The following language codes are supported:

      • Arabic: arb
      • Brazilian Portuguese: ptb
      • Danish: dan
      • Dutch: nld
      • English: enu
      • Finnish: fin
      • French: fra
      • French Canadian: frc
      • German: deu
      • Hebrew: heb
      • Hungarian: hun
      • Italian: ita
      • Norwegian: nor
      • Russian: rus
      • Spanish: esn
      • Swedish: sve

      For a full list of available command line options, use /Help or /MoreHelp.

      Customizing Which JAWS Features are Installed

      Some organizations do not wish to allow connected features such as Tandem, Error Reporting, or the collection of anonymous usage data (Telemetry). Using a setup configuration file, certain features can be modified in the setup package with no command line options required. The setup package looks in its launch directory for the configuration file when it runs and applies its rules during setup. Download and extract AdditionalSettings.ini into the same folder where you saved the setup package, use the instructions in this file to customize which components are not installed, and then launch the setup.

      ZoomText

      Download Full ZoomText Offline installer

      The offline installer for ZoomText is intended to be used in secure environments such as a company or government agency where you need to install ZoomText on one or more computers that are behind a firewall with restricted Internet access. This installer is very large. If you intend on installing on the same computer you are using to download ZoomText, there is no reason to download the offline installer.

      1. Select the appropriate link at the end of this procedure to download ZoomText and save it to a location such as a USB drive.
      2. Run the executable from the computer with restricted Internet access and follow the instructions to install ZoomText.

        Installation Command Line Option for Disabling External Services

        Starting with the April 2021 releases of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion, when performing a full install, IT professionals and network administrators can add the command line option: /DisableExternalServices to turn off all product features that reach out to the internet.

        For example:

        c:\\InstallerPackage.exe /DisableExternalServices

        Once JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion is installed after using this command line option, features that are no longer available for use include Research It, FS Support Tool, Voice Assistant, Error Reporting, JAWS Tandem, Picture Smart, and Anonymous Usage Data Collection. Note that using the software in a remote access environment will still be available. Turning off features that connect to the internet is especially important for installs in secure locations such as banks, hospitals, and government agencies.

        Frequently Asked Questions for Voice Assistant Connected Services

        Warning, this command line option will only apply when doing the first install, not upgrades. It will apply to all upgrades in the future disabling the features outlined, until you uninstall the software and install completely without the switch.

        For more information, run the setup package with the /Help command line option.

        Download Main ZoomText Installer and Use the /Layout Command Line Option

        Instead of downloading the offline installer, which is a large download, you can run the connected ZoomText setup executable with the /Layout command line argument. This command downloads the non-embedded installer files and creates a copy of the setup package in the folder specified. This allows a user to run the setup package and perform an installation or repair on an offline computer. To do this, the setup package and installer files must be in the same folder.

        If there are spaces in the path to the folder, the path must be enclosed in quotes.

        Example:
        c:\package.exe /Layout "c:\FS setup\OfflineSetup"
        The installer files are downloaded to the c:\FS setup\OfflineSetup folder.

        Customizing Which ZoomText Features are Installed

        Some organizations do not wish to allow connected features such as Error Reporting or the collection of anonymous usage data (Telemetry). Using a setup configuration file, certain features can be modified in the setup package with no command line options required. The setup package looks in its launch directory for the configuration file when it runs and applies its rules during setup. Download and extract AdditionalSettings.ini into the same folder where you saved the setup package, use the instructions in this file to customize which components are not installed, and then launch the setup.

        Frequently Asked Questions for Voice Assistant Connected Services

        What is the Voice Assistant in Fusion Suite (JAWS/ZoomText/Fusion)?

        The voice assistant is a feature where you can use and control various screen reader/magnification features using natural speech. It listens to a user's spoken utterances, analyzes them for meaning, and then performs one or more supported actions in response to the utterance's intent.

        How does one use the Voice Assistant?

        One can either speak a wake word or activate it using a keystroke. The wake word is the default and most popular.

        How does the wakeword mode work?

        ZoomText and Fusion listens for "Zoomy" or "Hey Zoomy," while JAWS listens for "Sharky" or "Hey Sharky." When the wake word is uttered, the software considers the next five seconds of speech spoken as a request for action.

        How does the keystroke mode work?

        When the user presses the keystroke, ALT+CAPS LOCK+SPACEBAR, the fusion Suite product listens for the next five seconds of speech spoken as a request for action.

        How is the speech recognition and utterance intent recognition done?

        We use Microsoft Cognitive Services – an internet connected cloud service which performs speech and intent recognition. (azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/cognitive-services)

        Does it mean that everything I speak is processed by Microsoft Cognitive services in the wake word mode?

        No. Wake word recognition happens locally, and no data is sent anywhere until the wake word is uttered. After the wake word is uttered, five seconds work of speech input is sent to the cloud for processing.

        Does it mean one needs the internet for the Voice assistant to work?

        Yes.

        What are the privacy standards of Microsoft Cognitive services?

        Microsoft Cognitive services offers strong privacy transparency policies. (azure.microsoft.com/en-us/support/legal/cognitive-services-compliance-and-privacy)

        Does Freedom Scientific or Microsoft Cognitive services record the voice of the user?

        No. The voice data is automatically deleted after processing.

        Does Freedom Scientific or Microsoft Cognitive services record the IP address from where the user is issuing voice commands?

        No – neither we nor Microsoft Cognitive services record the IP address of any user or associate any user specific data with a voice command.

        Does Freedom Scientific know which user asked for what command?

        No. Freedom Scientific does not associate any user specific data with a voice command.

        What does Freedom Scientific record and maintain?

        Freedom Scientific records the list of utterances users have requested and the actions the voice assistant took in response. Freedom Scientific uses it to improve the voice assistant.

        Are calls to Microsoft cognitive services encrypted?

        Yes, we use the HTTPS protocol to communicate with Microsoft cognitive services at well-known URLs.