Re: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop
in the keyboard settings in control panel most of the time. its in my helpful hints files at: http://grabbag.alacorncomputer.com regards, elf -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 6:20 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop Hi Scott, Try including the Fn key in your commands, for example: Fn + Insert + F11 for the System Tray. I ran into this on a Gateway laptop,but don't remember off-hand what needed to be changed with the keyboard to eliminate this behavior, or, if it could be changed. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Scott Duck l...@csdconsulting.biz To: Jaws List jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 6:44 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop Hi Everyone, I just got a new HP Envy laptop running Windows 8. I am using the latest build of JAWS 14. The function keys on the laptop have lost their mind. I cannot use the JAWS key with any of the function keys to get the expected function. For example, caps lock plus F12 does not give me the time. If I press F1, without holding down anything, JAWS says Windows F1 and it acts as though I were holding down the Windows key even though I am not. If I press F2 or F3, it says MK wheel click. If I press F4, it says Windows P. This problem only effects the function keys (F1 through F12). If I use a external USB keyboard, everything works normally. So, is there a software issue here or is the keyboard on my new laptop defective? Thanks, Scott Duck 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop
You likely need to go in and change the settings for the default action of the function keys in the computer setup. The HP document for earlier laptop models is at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02035108cc=usdlc=enlc=enjumpid=reg_R1002_US Take my advice, I don't use it anyway. Steve Lansing, MI - Original Message - From: Scott Duck l...@csdconsulting.biz To: Jaws List jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 6:44 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop Hi Everyone, I just got a new HP Envy laptop running Windows 8. I am using the latest build of JAWS 14. The function keys on the laptop have lost their mind. I cannot use the JAWS key with any of the function keys to get the expected function. For example, caps lock plus F12 does not give me the time. If I press F1, without holding down anything, JAWS says Windows F1 and it acts as though I were holding down the Windows key even though I am not. If I press F2 or F3, it says MK wheel click. If I press F4, it says Windows P. This problem only effects the function keys (F1 through F12). If I use a external USB keyboard, everything works normally. So, is there a software issue here or is the keyboard on my new laptop defective? Thanks, Scott Duck 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/
[JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop
Hi Everyone, I just got a new HP Envy laptop running Windows 8. I am using the latest build of JAWS 14. The function keys on the laptop have lost their mind. I cannot use the JAWS key with any of the function keys to get the expected function. For example, caps lock plus F12 does not give me the time. If I press F1, without holding down anything, JAWS says Windows F1 and it acts as though I were holding down the Windows key even though I am not. If I press F2 or F3, it says MK wheel click. If I press F4, it says Windows P. This problem only effects the function keys (F1 through F12). If I use a external USB keyboard, everything works normally. So, is there a software issue here or is the keyboard on my new laptop defective? Thanks, Scott Duck For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop
Hi Scott, Try including the Fn key in your commands, for example: Fn + Insert + F11 for the System Tray. I ran into this on a Gateway laptop,but don't remember off-hand what needed to be changed with the keyboard to eliminate this behavior, or, if it could be changed. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Scott Duck l...@csdconsulting.biz To: Jaws List jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 6:44 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop Hi Everyone, I just got a new HP Envy laptop running Windows 8. I am using the latest build of JAWS 14. The function keys on the laptop have lost their mind. I cannot use the JAWS key with any of the function keys to get the expected function. For example, caps lock plus F12 does not give me the time. If I press F1, without holding down anything, JAWS says Windows F1 and it acts as though I were holding down the Windows key even though I am not. If I press F2 or F3, it says MK wheel click. If I press F4, it says Windows P. This problem only effects the function keys (F1 through F12). If I use a external USB keyboard, everything works normally. So, is there a software issue here or is the keyboard on my new laptop defective? Thanks, Scott Duck 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop
Rick, That did it. Thanks! Scott Duck -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 8:20 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop Hi Scott, Try including the Fn key in your commands, for example: Fn + Insert + F11 for the System Tray. I ran into this on a Gateway laptop,but don't remember off-hand what needed to be changed with the keyboard to eliminate this behavior, or, if it could be changed. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Scott Duck l...@csdconsulting.biz To: Jaws List jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 6:44 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop Hi Everyone, I just got a new HP Envy laptop running Windows 8. I am using the latest build of JAWS 14. The function keys on the laptop have lost their mind. I cannot use the JAWS key with any of the function keys to get the expected function. For example, caps lock plus F12 does not give me the time. If I press F1, without holding down anything, JAWS says Windows F1 and it acts as though I were holding down the Windows key even though I am not. If I press F2 or F3, it says MK wheel click. If I press F4, it says Windows P. This problem only effects the function keys (F1 through F12). If I use a external USB keyboard, everything works normally. So, is there a software issue here or is the keyboard on my new laptop defective? Thanks, Scott Duck 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/
Re: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop
Hello Scott, I had the same problem I was able to fix most of the problems however I still had problems with the jaws commands with the ten key so I am using an external keyboard. I had to have a sighted person go into the bios and change the function key to be on. I will try and look up my notes on the process but I am not sure if I still have them. Sincerely, Ryan West -Original Message- From: Scott Duck Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 6:30 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop Rick, That did it. Thanks! Scott Duck -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 8:20 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop Hi Scott, Try including the Fn key in your commands, for example: Fn + Insert + F11 for the System Tray. I ran into this on a Gateway laptop,but don't remember off-hand what needed to be changed with the keyboard to eliminate this behavior, or, if it could be changed. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Scott Duck l...@csdconsulting.biz To: Jaws List jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 6:44 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] keyboard on new laptop Hi Everyone, I just got a new HP Envy laptop running Windows 8. I am using the latest build of JAWS 14. The function keys on the laptop have lost their mind. I cannot use the JAWS key with any of the function keys to get the expected function. For example, caps lock plus F12 does not give me the time. If I press F1, without holding down anything, JAWS says Windows F1 and it acts as though I were holding down the Windows key even though I am not. If I press F2 or F3, it says MK wheel click. If I press F4, it says Windows P. This problem only effects the function keys (F1 through F12). If I use a external USB keyboard, everything works normally. So, is there a software issue here or is the keyboard on my new laptop defective? Thanks, Scott Duck 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
