there are instructions for fixing this in the helpful hints for windows 7
zip file on my grab bag site along with a lot more.
HTH,
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- Original Message -
From: Denny Huff g...@gatewayfortheblind.com
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with function keys on new laptopth
You will need to change that in the bios. You'll need
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- Original Message -
From: Ann byrne ann...@sbcglobal.net
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 10:40 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] problem with function keys on new laptopth
Google says to make the function keys work the way you're used
The best laptops I think for a blind person are the Dell Latitudes that are
dizind spessifically for work, on the HP pavilion and Dell Inspirions for
example, you will maybe need to press the Function keys together with the
function key which is located usually after the left control key.
So if
You will need to change that in the bios. You'll need sighted help with
doing it.
My suggestion is to have someone sighted with you and call HP tech support
and let them walk you through on how to make the change.
-Original Message-
From: Yankee Heart
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011
You will need to change that in the bios. You'll need sighted help with
doing it.
My suggestion is to have someone sighted with you and call HP tech support
and let them walk you through on how to make the change.
-Original Message-
From: Yankee Heart
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011
Google says to make the function keys work the way you're used to,
press numlock and the fn key together.
At 12:10 PM 7/28/2011, you wrote:
Hi,
I'm using JAWS 12 with Windows 7 64 bit on a new HP Pavilion laptop. The
function keys are not working with the insert key at all. JAWS is set to use
Yes, Vicki.
This is common on some HP laptops.
You Can disable that functionality and restore your function keys to normal
use by disabling Action Keys Mode in the BIOS...
Here is the document, that will help you with it...
