Ann, It should work the same way. The FN key sends a signal to the HP processor, telling it to perform different functions when that key is pressed.
John and linda justice Personal e-mail: john_just...@verizon.net -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ann Medlar Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 3:52 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] THE FN KEY ON AN HP COMPUTER Thanks but this is a desktop keyboard. I'll just use windows key on left side. I wish I knew before I bought computer. -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 3:48 PM To: Jaws Users E-mail List <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Subject: [JAWS-Users] THE FN KEY ON AN HP COMPUTER Jawes doesn't recognize or speak this key because, as noted in previous messages, it has no recognizable function. However, when used with the function keys, it will allow the user to activate certain original functionality. It acts like a Shift key. In a standard HP laptop, the key is pressed in combination with the function keys. When that happens, Jaws will announce the function such as Refresh, Windows Active List, System Tray, etc. Without that FN key, those keys are programmed to activate other Windows based functions. When that happens, Jaws may or may not react to the change initiated. Certainly, if a key is pressed and new information appears on the screen, Jaws will respond as normal by attempting to speak parts of the new data displayed. John and linda justice Personal e-mail: john_just...@verizon.net --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
