Hello, Pressing the caps lock key with the semicolon key in laptop configuration gives the PC cursor. Using the FN key with the semicolon gives the JAWS cursor. Using the FN key with P does a right mouse button click. Using caps lock key with P gives the JAWS cursor. I don't think on most laptops the FN key simulates the caps lock key. People should be aware when trying these key combinations that although the caps lock key with F9 lists frames, on some laptops the FN key with F9 mutes sound output. Although the FN key is used on laptops to give a user a number pad set up to work with, it doesn't really simulate the uses of the caps lock key in the JAWS laptop configuration.
Take care. Brian Lee [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ishe Chinyoka Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 11:01 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS I think she refers that using this key behaves like JAWS key in most, but not all cases. On my laptop, it will do so for instance pressing the function key and the semicolon is like pressing the CAPSLOCK (acting as JAWS key) to make a plus (or a PC cursor). The function key helps to turn the right side of the laptop keyboard into the numpad, the function that the Capslock working as the JAWS key does so. However, pressing it with the F12 for time, I never tried that. I think you will need to first assign this key in your global keymap file for that. However, I find using the function key for other tasks easier such as pressing it with the left arrow key to work as a HOME Key, with the right arrow key to make an END key, with the down arrow to make a PAGE Down etc. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ijemmer Ramos" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:53 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS > What do you mean? When you press that function key, that is the key to the > right of the left control in combination with other keys, F12 for > instance, does it say the time? Or if you press that key wit F11, does it > invoke the system tray thing? Is that what you mean by that being a JAWS > key also? Because if that's what you mean, I can say that not all laptops > behave like that so it would be quite confusing if you call that JAWS key > by definition. But if I did not understand what you mean, kindly clarify > your post here because it is really confusing to some. Thanks > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Deanne Miller" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 5:23 AM > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS > > >> The caps lock key absolutely doubles as the jaws key on a laptop. There >> is, though, a key on all of the laptops I have used, as well as my Acer >> netbook, that functions as a jaws key. It is the second key in from the >> left on the bottom row of keys, just to the right of the control key. >> Officially, I think it's called the function key, but don't quote me on >> that. I have worked as a computer trainer/technician for about three >> years now, and I've found this key on all of the laptops I have used, >> including my own. I have fouhnd that it performs very nearly all of the >> same functions as the caps lock key on a laptop. It's simply another >> option, that's all. >> Deanne >> -- Original Message ----- >> From: "Baracco, Andrew W" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 9:00 AM >> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS >> >> >>> This is one of many situations where using the expression "JAWS key" >>> may not be helpful. I think it is preferable to call keys by their >>> standard names. If you are using JAWS in its laptop configuration, the >>> so called JAWS key is actually the CAPS LOCK key, and I think it would >>> be more helpful to use that description. >>> >>> Andy >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Josh >>> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 4:23 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS >>> >>> Thank you, you taught me something new today because my insert key is >>> the >>> second key from the right across the top row. >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Deanne Miller" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 4:54 PM >>> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS >>> >>> >>>> Some laptops have an insert key, often on the top row, second key from >>> the >>>> right. Also, often there is a jaws key on the bottom row, second from >>> the >>>> left, just to the right of the control key. If you hold down the jaws >>> >>>> key, the nine keys, JKL, UIO, and 7 8 9, have the number pad >>> functions. >>>> Holding down the caps lock key and pressing these keys performs other >>>> reading functions. Experiment with your laptop and see what happens. >>>> Also, don't forget about Insert plus 1, keyboard help. You might >>>> experiment with your laptop using keyboard help and learn how it >>>> functions. That's how I learned to use both of mine. >>>> HTH >>>> Deanne >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "David Ferrin" <[email protected]> >>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 4:24 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS >>>> >>>> >>>>> Check the help menu under updates. >>>>> David Ferrin >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Josh" <[email protected]> >>>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 6:53 PM >>>>> Subject: [JAWS-Users] LAPTOP KEYS WITH JAWS >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Jaws Users, >>>>>> I have been using my Dell 1545 laptop with an external number pad. >>> My >>>>>> question to the list is what is the learning curve if I decided to >>> do >>>>>> away with the external number pad and just use the keys on the >>> keyboard? >>>>>> Is there any tutorials on this topic anywhere? I have Jaws 10 and my >>> >>>>>> windows is XP. thanks for all help offered on this matter. I thought >>> it >>>>>> best to learn this while school is out for the summer. >>>>>> 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/ >>> >>> 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
