that's funny, has HP stopped putting an application key on their laptops and
netbooks?
I have a HP mini 210 2145DX and it has an application key!
-----Original Message-----
From: David Moore
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 4:24 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Getting the applications key working on
newHPlaptop
Hi,
I received an HP computer for Christmas. I have the same situation of not
having an applications key. First of all, shift + F10 does the same thing as
the application key. Next, will JAWS work in the bios, or does that require
sighted help? I would like to get my function keys working the way they are
supposed to as well. That is a pain having to press the FN key and the F4,
for example. If that will work with JAWS, I will go into the bios and do
that. Thanks and congrads on your new HP. I love HP computers. Have a great
one.
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 1:40 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Getting the applications key working on new
HPlaptop
Curt,
HP has re-mapped the function keys.
Usually, just to the right of the lefthand control-key is a Func key. You
need
to press that in conjunction woith one of the functionkeys f1-f12 to get it
to
do the traditional function. Otherwise, you are in what HP calls ActionKey
mode.
Generally, you can return the HP to function like normal:
This "amazing" technology is called "Action Keys Mode", and the good news is
that it is very easily turned off to get your laptop back to working the
standard way of having to press the fn key.
Steps to fix:
- Shut Down your computer completely. Don't put in Sleep or Hibernate
- Press Power button to start
- Immediately press F10 key a few times
- This will start the BIOS
- Go to 3rd page (System Configuration). Press right arrow key to go to next
page
- Select the "Action Keys Mode". Press ENTER. Select DISABLE
- Save and Exit
"A person cannot survive as a true Spartan fan unless he is a bit of a
masochist
and a very large optimist."
Steve
Lansing, MI
----- Original Message -----
From: Kurt Miller
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 9:12 PM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Getting the applications key working on new HP laptop
Hi all,
Just purchased a new HP laptop with no applications key. I tried the
function key and the f10 for the applications but still nothing happened, in
fact nothing is happening. I want to change the way the function key works
anyway because it is easier to use JAWS when the function key is for the
volume and tracks and the f keys are for what they normally should be. Can
anyone give pointers as to why I can't get anything to happen with the f
keys?
Thanks for any help.
Kurt
After blindness and a double organ transplant, you can say I am as resilient
as rubber, anything you throw at me I am going to bounce back from!
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