Fusion is the software package from Freedom Scientific that includes both the JAWS screen reader and the ZoomText Magnifier/Reader. Utah State makes this software available through a licensing server that can be setup to be used from any on campus computer using the instructions below. If you have any problems or need to use Fusion outside of the campus network, please contact accessibility@usu.edu. Fusion should be installed on all PC computer lab images so that students who require JAWS can use those computers.
Basic Instructions
Installing the Fusion software using the Network license requires the following steps:
- Set an Environmental Variable on your Local Computer
- Install Fusion
- Configure JAWS
- Add a keyboard shortcut
1. Set an Environmental Variable
Go to System Properties (Search “Environmental Variables”) to add a new System Variable:
Variable name: LSFORCEHOST
Variable value: dragonstone.eng.usu.edu
2. Install Fusion
Download the latest version of Fusion and double-click to install while on the campus network.
3. Configure JAWS
After installation, your computer will restart and open to JAWS to complete the configuration. We recommend accepting all default settings except one:
- “Start JAWS at the logon screen" (unselect)
4. Setup a Keyboard Shortcut for JAWS
Add the keyboard shortcut "CTRL-ALT-J" that allows student to open JAWS when needed.