hello there; give the following a try;
this is for windows 8.1. 1, go to desktop, 2, use the keystroke windows-key+x=context menu, 3, use the down arrow until you hear; mobility center, press enter. now use the tab key to see if there's any mention of, FNKey behavior, perhaps there's a drop down menu, where you can turn off or on the function keys. or, the other way is to go into the Dell Inspiron 17 laptop BIOS on bootup. note, you will need sighted help for this. -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of leonard morris Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 1:53 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problem using the function keys with Jaws I tried that with my laptop but nothing changed. I still need to hold down the insert and function key prior to using the function ro to invoke a jaws command. w On 8/20/2014 8:38 PM, Patti wrote: > Hi, here is a thought. > Do you have insert mode turned on, because if you do all you have to do is > press insert and let go, and press the other key.s This acts like you have > the insert key pressed down. > Here is how you turn insert mode on > 1, press insert 6, on the number row > 2, press ctrl shift D > 3, arrow down to users > 4, right arrow > 5, down arrow to insert mode > 6, make sure it is checked > 7, tab to ok. > I hope this makes things better. > Patti > > Hi James, > You have to angle your hand and stretch those fingers with the left hand. > And with the right press the insert. > > It works on this end. > > HTH, > Jorge > > > -----Original Message----- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of James Eastmead > Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 8:43 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problem using the function keys with Jaws > > How exactly do I do this? My problem is that I can not hold down the "FN > Key", the "insert Key", and the "f7 key" all at the same time. Do I press > the "Shift Lock key" and the "FN key at the same time? Or, do I press the > "Shift Lock key" first and then the "FN key? > > Thanks for your help so far. > > Jim Eastmead > > -----Original Message----- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]]On > Behalf Of leonard morris > Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 7:52 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problem using the function keys with Jaws > > > Use the shift lock key and FN key along with the function keys row. I have > the same issue with my Gateway laptop. > > On 8/19/2014 10:19 AM, James Eastmead wrote: >> Hi; >> >> I have a Dell Inspiron 17 laptop. I am running Windows 8.1 and Jaws 15. >> >> The "Function Keys" on the unit have other operations assigned to them. >> Jaws uses the "insert Key in conjunction with the "Function Keys" to >> activate some Jaws features. The one that I use the most is "Insert >> f7", which brings up the links list. When I hold down the "f7 key" >> Jaws says "Windows k". If I hold down the "FN Key" and press >> "f7",Jaws > says "f7". >> Their is no way that I can hold down the "FN Key", the "insert Key", >> and > the >> "f7 Key at the same time. How Can I fix this? It's not just the "F7 > key", >> it's all of the "Function Keys". >> >> Thank you in advance >> >> Jim Eastmead >> >> >> 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/ > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature > database 10280 (20140819) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > > 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 is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. > http://www.avast.com > > > 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
