Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key
Hello there; It's my understanding that, This setting does not appear in the Windows Mobility Center On Dell laptops. So, you will need to change the function key behavior through the, BIOS, I believe, If you restart computer, and press F2key, the bios will load, If you need further instructions let me no. Also, you will need sighted assistance for this. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:29 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Okay, I actually found hardware and sound. You have to be in the regular mode of control pannel not the classic list mode. Then I found adjust common mobility settings but haven't found anything about fn key behavior. Still looking. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key No way I can find that is easy on a HP. RJ - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi all, I just got a new HP 64 bit laptop, with a full keyboard. I purchased the full keyboard computer so I wouldn't have to deal with the laptop configuration. With this new computer though, I need to press the function key to use any of the Jaws f key functions. Is there a way to switch the default on the function keys so that the function key needs to be pressed for the opposite of what it is presently set up to? For example,, the f12 key is presently default to turn on and off the internet. In order to read the time I must press, the fn key, the f12 and the Jaws key. As you can imagine, while trying to do the links list Jaws key f7, on the internet this is a feat in dexterity! I want to make that the secondary function of the f 12 key and let the Jaws key f12 speak the time and date as it did on my old computer. Is this a possibility? How would one accomplish this task? Thanks in advance, Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key
Hello there; If you go into control panel, You will land on the search edit, If you tab one time you may hear, Small or large icons, If you press spacebar, up arrow, you will hear, cadigory, Press enter. Now, if you tab you should find hardware and sound, However, there's no setting to change the function key behavior. At least I haven't found such setting on a dell laptop. Note, if you change to cadigory within the control panel, you won't be able to letter navigate, so you will need to change back to large or small icon. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:06 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key I don't have hardware and sound as an option together. Only thing with hardware is add hardware. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key No way I can find that is easy on a HP. RJ - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi all, I just got a new HP 64 bit laptop, with a full keyboard. I purchased the full keyboard computer so I wouldn't have to deal with the laptop configuration. With this new computer though, I need to press the function key to use any of the Jaws f key functions. Is there a way to switch the default on the function keys so that the function key needs to be pressed for the opposite of what it is presently set up to? For example,, the f12 key is presently default to turn on and off the internet. In order to read the time I must press, the fn key, the f12 and the Jaws key. As you can imagine, while trying to do the links list Jaws key f7, on the internet this is a feat in dexterity! I want to make that the secondary function of the f 12 key and let the Jaws key f12 speak the time and date as it did on my old computer. Is this a possibility? How would one accomplish this task? Thanks in advance, Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] sounds?
Hey Kimsam, I'll put this link to the files I have on speach and sound in my drop box until tomorrow morning. There is a document that I wrote how I put the sounds on my XP useing jaws 10. I hope this will help you. Patti http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4069076/Speech%20and%20Sounds%20Manager%2C%208%20files.zip I think I am on my way. I couldn't find the tetorial and I am not going to make any calls. I was fiddling around and I believe I know where I should begin. I'm just not going to start it tonight because I am not feeling well and I am tired. Thanks to Dave farin and Patty for the responses. Take care. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 4:28 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] sounds? Check out Eric Damery's tutorial on the speech and sounds manager which if memory serves Dan Clark might have updated in recent years. They discuss how to assign sounds to items like check boxes ETC. David Ferrin I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap. - Original Message - From: Kimsan kimsans...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 1:51 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] sounds? Hi, our highly intelegent list owner mr. Farin did a tetorial on something I don't remember what it was but while he was checkboxing around and such, I kept hearing knocking sounds and other sounds. My question would be how did he do this? Any instructions would be great, thanks... For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key
Sarah, I really think that people are telling you something that doesn't apply on your HP computer. Here is the info I referenced a couple days ago, and the link to the HP support site is below that. You'll need somebody to read the screen when you go into the Bios settings to change this. Support details On most HP and Compaq notebook PCs, it is necessary to press and hold the function key (fn) while pressing one of the f1 through f12 keys to activate the default functions; such as, increasing or decreasing the brightness of the display, the sound volume, sleep, keyboard lock, etc. On the HP Envy notebooks and other notebooks with advanced BIOS options, the function keys can be configured so that it is not necessary to press and hold the fn key. 1 - Function Keys f1 through f12 2 - Configurable Function key fn Disable fn in the BIOS To disable, or enable, the function key (fn) in the BIOS, do the following steps. list of 6 items 1. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 2. Press the f10 key to open the BIOS setup window. 3. Use the right-arrow or left-arrow keys to navigate to the System Configuration option. 4. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow keys to navigate to the Action Keys Mode option, and then press the enter key to display the Enable / Disable menu. 5. Select the desired mode: list of 2 items nesting level 1 . Disabled : Requires pressing fn key + f1 through f12 to use the action as indicated on the action key. For example, if Disabled , pressing fn + f11 will mute the sound as indicated on the key on this model PC. Alternatively, pressing f11 only will minimize and maximize a web browser if open. The action keys may vary depending on the model of notebook. . Enabled : Requires pressing only f1 through f12 to use the action as indicated on the action keys. For example, if Enabled , pressing f11 only will mute the sound as indicated on the key on this model PC. Alternatively, pressing fn + f11 will minimize and maximize a web browser if open. The action keys may vary depending on the model of notebook. list end nesting level 1 6. Press f10 key to save the selection and restart the computer. list end The function key (fn) option can be reset at any time. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=uslc=endocname=c02035108 Take my advice, I don't use it anyway. Steve Lansing, MI - Original Message - From: Sarah Anson beccaj...@tconl.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:28 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Okay, I actually found hardware and sound. You have to be in the regular mode of control pannel not the classic list mode. Then I found adjust common mobility settings but haven't found anything about fn key behavior. Still looking. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key No way I can find that is easy on a HP. RJ - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi all, I just got a new HP 64 bit laptop, with a full keyboard. I purchased the full keyboard computer so I wouldn't have to deal with the laptop configuration. With this new computer though, I need to press the function key to use any of the Jaws f key functions. Is there a way to switch the default on the function keys so that the function key needs to be pressed for the opposite of what it is presently set up to? For example,, the f12 key is presently default to turn on and off the internet. In order to read the time I must press, the fn key, the f12 and the Jaws key. As you can imagine, while trying to do the links list Jaws key f7, on the internet this is a feat in dexterity! I want
Re: [JAWS-Users] sounds?
Patty: I am at work right now and here i cannot access dropbox so i will get them when I get off of work. I'm using windows 7 pro 64 bit but I am sure I will figure it out. Thanks much. Take care. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Patti Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 9:07 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] sounds? Hey Kimsam, I'll put this link to the files I have on speach and sound in my drop box until tomorrow morning. There is a document that I wrote how I put the sounds on my XP useing jaws 10. I hope this will help you. Patti http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4069076/Speech%20and%20Sounds%20Manager%2C%208%20fil es.zip I think I am on my way. I couldn't find the tetorial and I am not going to make any calls. I was fiddling around and I believe I know where I should begin. I'm just not going to start it tonight because I am not feeling well and I am tired. Thanks to Dave farin and Patty for the responses. Take care. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 4:28 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] sounds? Check out Eric Damery's tutorial on the speech and sounds manager which if memory serves Dan Clark might have updated in recent years. They discuss how to assign sounds to items like check boxes ETC. David Ferrin I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap. - Original Message - From: Kimsan kimsans...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 1:51 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] sounds? Hi, our highly intelegent list owner mr. Farin did a tetorial on something I don't remember what it was but while he was checkboxing around and such, I kept hearing knocking sounds and other sounds. My question would be how did he do this? Any instructions would be great, thanks... For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key
Thanks, but I have a dell. Not an HP and I don't know that I'm comfortable with going into the main settings. But, I guess that seems to be the only way. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Steve k...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 11:11 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Sarah, I really think that people are telling you something that doesn't apply on your HP computer. Here is the info I referenced a couple days ago, and the link to the HP support site is below that. You'll need somebody to read the screen when you go into the Bios settings to change this. Support details On most HP and Compaq notebook PCs, it is necessary to press and hold the function key (fn) while pressing one of the f1 through f12 keys to activate the default functions; such as, increasing or decreasing the brightness of the display, the sound volume, sleep, keyboard lock, etc. On the HP Envy notebooks and other notebooks with advanced BIOS options, the function keys can be configured so that it is not necessary to press and hold the fn key. 1 - Function Keys f1 through f12 2 - Configurable Function key fn Disable fn in the BIOS To disable, or enable, the function key (fn) in the BIOS, do the following steps. list of 6 items 1. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 2. Press the f10 key to open the BIOS setup window. 3. Use the right-arrow or left-arrow keys to navigate to the System Configuration option. 4. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow keys to navigate to the Action Keys Mode option, and then press the enter key to display the Enable / Disable menu. 5. Select the desired mode: list of 2 items nesting level 1 . Disabled : Requires pressing fn key + f1 through f12 to use the action as indicated on the action key. For example, if Disabled , pressing fn + f11 will mute the sound as indicated on the key on this model PC. Alternatively, pressing f11 only will minimize and maximize a web browser if open. The action keys may vary depending on the model of notebook. . Enabled : Requires pressing only f1 through f12 to use the action as indicated on the action keys. For example, if Enabled , pressing f11 only will mute the sound as indicated on the key on this model PC. Alternatively, pressing fn + f11 will minimize and maximize a web browser if open. The action keys may vary depending on the model of notebook. list end nesting level 1 6. Press f10 key to save the selection and restart the computer. list end The function key (fn) option can be reset at any time. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=uslc=endocname=c02035108 Take my advice, I don't use it anyway. Steve Lansing, MI - Original Message - From: Sarah Anson beccaj...@tconl.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:28 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Okay, I actually found hardware and sound. You have to be in the regular mode of control pannel not the classic list mode. Then I found adjust common mobility settings but haven't found anything about fn key behavior. Still looking. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key No way I can find that is easy on a HP. RJ - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi all, I just got a new HP 64 bit laptop, with a full keyboard. I purchased the full keyboard computer so I wouldn't have to deal with the laptop configuration. With this new computer though, I need to press the function key to use any of the Jaws f key functions. Is there a way to switch the default on the function keys so that the function key needs to
Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key
Yeah, I finally found that hardware and sound lastnight but there was nothing to change the function key as you are saying. So I'm guessing Bios is the only way to do it. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hello there; If you go into control panel, You will land on the search edit, If you tab one time you may hear, Small or large icons, If you press spacebar, up arrow, you will hear, cadigory, Press enter. Now, if you tab you should find hardware and sound, However, there's no setting to change the function key behavior. At least I haven't found such setting on a dell laptop. Note, if you change to cadigory within the control panel, you won't be able to letter navigate, so you will need to change back to large or small icon. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:06 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key I don't have hardware and sound as an option together. Only thing with hardware is add hardware. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key No way I can find that is easy on a HP. RJ - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi all, I just got a new HP 64 bit laptop, with a full keyboard. I purchased the full keyboard computer so I wouldn't have to deal with the laptop configuration. With this new computer though, I need to press the function key to use any of the Jaws f key functions. Is there a way to switch the default on the function keys so that the function key needs to be pressed for the opposite of what it is presently set up to? For example,, the f12 key is presently default to turn on and off the internet. In order to read the time I must press, the fn key, the f12 and the Jaws key. As you can imagine, while trying to do the links list Jaws key f7, on the internet this is a feat in dexterity! I want to make that the secondary function of the f 12 key and let the Jaws key f12 speak the time and date as it did on my old computer. Is this a possibility? How would one accomplish this task? Thanks in advance, Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to:
Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key
Thanks, what would I do after I press f2? I am kinda nervous to do this, I don't usually mess with stuff like that and I don't want to screw up my machine. Saraah A. - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 7:22 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hello there; It's my understanding that, This setting does not appear in the Windows Mobility Center On Dell laptops. So, you will need to change the function key behavior through the, BIOS, I believe, If you restart computer, and press F2key, the bios will load, If you need further instructions let me no. Also, you will need sighted assistance for this. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:29 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Okay, I actually found hardware and sound. You have to be in the regular mode of control pannel not the classic list mode. Then I found adjust common mobility settings but haven't found anything about fn key behavior. Still looking. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key No way I can find that is easy on a HP. RJ - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi all, I just got a new HP 64 bit laptop, with a full keyboard. I purchased the full keyboard computer so I wouldn't have to deal with the laptop configuration. With this new computer though, I need to press the function key to use any of the Jaws f key functions. Is there a way to switch the default on the function keys so that the function key needs to be pressed for the opposite of what it is presently set up to? For example,, the f12 key is presently default to turn on and off the internet. In order to read the time I must press, the fn key, the f12 and the Jaws key. As you can imagine, while trying to do the links list Jaws key f7, on the internet this is a feat in dexterity! I want to make that the secondary function of the f 12 key and let the Jaws key f12 speak the time and date as it did on my old computer. Is this a possibility? How would one accomplish this task? Thanks in advance, Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked
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Oh, sorry. Must have been somebody on another list that just bought an HP laptop. - Original Message - From: Sarah Anson beccaj...@tconl.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Thanks, but I have a dell. Not an HP and I don't know that I'm comfortable with going into the main settings. But, I guess that seems to be the only way. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Steve k...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 11:11 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Sarah, I really think that people are telling you something that doesn't apply on your HP computer. Here is the info I referenced a couple days ago, and the link to the HP support site is below that. You'll need somebody to read the screen when you go into the Bios settings to change this. Support details On most HP and Compaq notebook PCs, it is necessary to press and hold the function key (fn) while pressing one of the f1 through f12 keys to activate the default functions; such as, increasing or decreasing the brightness of the display, the sound volume, sleep, keyboard lock, etc. On the HP Envy notebooks and other notebooks with advanced BIOS options, the function keys can be configured so that it is not necessary to press and hold the fn key. 1 - Function Keys f1 through f12 2 - Configurable Function key fn Disable fn in the BIOS To disable, or enable, the function key (fn) in the BIOS, do the following steps. list of 6 items 1. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 2. Press the f10 key to open the BIOS setup window. 3. Use the right-arrow or left-arrow keys to navigate to the System Configuration option. 4. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow keys to navigate to the Action Keys Mode option, and then press the enter key to display the Enable / Disable menu. 5. Select the desired mode: list of 2 items nesting level 1 . Disabled : Requires pressing fn key + f1 through f12 to use the action as indicated on the action key. For example, if Disabled , pressing fn + f11 will mute the sound as indicated on the key on this model PC. Alternatively, pressing f11 only will minimize and maximize a web browser if open. The action keys may vary depending on the model of notebook. . Enabled : Requires pressing only f1 through f12 to use the action as indicated on the action keys. For example, if Enabled , pressing f11 only will mute the sound as indicated on the key on this model PC. Alternatively, pressing fn + f11 will minimize and maximize a web browser if open. The action keys may vary depending on the model of notebook. list end nesting level 1 6. Press f10 key to save the selection and restart the computer. list end The function key (fn) option can be reset at any time. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=uslc=endocname=c02035108 Take my advice, I don't use it anyway. Steve Lansing, MI - Original Message - From: Sarah Anson beccaj...@tconl.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:28 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Okay, I actually found hardware and sound. You have to be in the regular mode of control pannel not the classic list mode. Then I found adjust common mobility settings but haven't found anything about fn key behavior. Still looking. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key No way I can find that is easy on a HP. RJ - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi all, I just got a new HP 64 bit laptop, with a full keyboard. I purchased the full
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Make your life easy and use a standard keyboard. That is what I am doing. RJ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
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Hello there; As I indicated to you, you will need some sighted assistance to change the FNKey behavior, since your going in to the BIOS, where there's no speech available. If you have sighted help, Then, try the following; 1. Press F2 button when you see Dell Logo at the start up, You'll enter into BIOS. 2. Navigate to Advanced Settings Function Key Behavior. 3. You'll see its default value as MULTIMEDIA KEY FIRST. 4. Change it to FUNCTION KEY FIRST. 5. Save settings by pressing F10, You are done Now you will need to restart laptop. Hope this helps. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 2:56 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Thanks, what would I do after I press f2? I am kinda nervous to do this, I don't usually mess with stuff like that and I don't want to screw up my machine. Saraah A. - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 7:22 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hello there; It's my understanding that, This setting does not appear in the Windows Mobility Center On Dell laptops. So, you will need to change the function key behavior through the, BIOS, I believe, If you restart computer, and press F2key, the bios will load, If you need further instructions let me no. Also, you will need sighted assistance for this. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:29 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Okay, I actually found hardware and sound. You have to be in the regular mode of control pannel not the classic list mode. Then I found adjust common mobility settings but haven't found anything about fn key behavior. Still looking. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key No way I can find that is easy on a HP. RJ - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi all, I just got a new HP 64 bit laptop, with a full keyboard. I purchased the full keyboard computer so I wouldn't have to deal with the laptop configuration. With this new computer though, I need to press the function key to use any of the Jaws f key functions. Is there a way to switch the default on the function keys so that the function key needs to be pressed for the opposite of what it is presently set up to? For example,, the f12 key is presently default to turn on and off the internet. In order to read the time I must press, the fn key, the f12 and the Jaws key. As you can imagine, while trying to do the links list Jaws key f7, on the internet this is a feat in dexterity! I want to make that the secondary function of the f 12 key and let the Jaws key f12 speak the time and date as it did on my old computer. Is this a possibility? How would one accomplish this task? Thanks in advance, Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:
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When you get into the speach and sounds then it is the same instructions that I wrote. You need the sounds of the door knocking once and twice before you begin on your computer. I have the door knocking once if the box is checked, and twice for unchecked. I liked how David did it, that is why I found out how to do it. Patti Patty: I am at work right now and here i cannot access dropbox so i will get them when I get off of work. I'm using windows 7 pro 64 bit but I am sure I will figure it out. Thanks much. Take care. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Patti Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 9:07 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] sounds? Hey Kimsam, I'll put this link to the files I have on speach and sound in my drop box until tomorrow morning. There is a document that I wrote how I put the sounds on my XP useing jaws 10. I hope this will help you. Patti http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4069076/Speech%20and%20Sounds%20Manager%2C%208%20fil es.zip I think I am on my way. I couldn't find the tetorial and I am not going to make any calls. I was fiddling around and I believe I know where I should begin. I'm just not going to start it tonight because I am not feeling well and I am tired. Thanks to Dave farin and Patty for the responses. Take care. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 4:28 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] sounds? Check out Eric Damery's tutorial on the speech and sounds manager which if memory serves Dan Clark might have updated in recent years. They discuss how to assign sounds to items like check boxes ETC. David Ferrin I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap. - Original Message - From: Kimsan kimsans...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 1:51 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] sounds? Hi, our highly intelegent list owner mr. Farin did a tetorial on something I don't remember what it was but while he was checkboxing around and such, I kept hearing knocking sounds and other sounds. My question would be how did he do this? Any instructions would be great, thanks... For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key
Just a simple question... Don't you have a keyboard button that can change function keys from multimedia to normal function keys without going into the BIOS??? Try to play with the keyboard, specially on the upper right side, and hopefully will find a key that will change the mode to normal function keys. Best wishes, Aran - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 4:21 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hello there; As I indicated to you, you will need some sighted assistance to change the FNKey behavior, since your going in to the BIOS, where there's no speech available. If you have sighted help, Then, try the following; 1. Press F2 button when you see Dell Logo at the start up, You'll enter into BIOS. 2. Navigate to Advanced Settings Function Key Behavior. 3. You'll see its default value as MULTIMEDIA KEY FIRST. 4. Change it to FUNCTION KEY FIRST. 5. Save settings by pressing F10, You are done Now you will need to restart laptop. Hope this helps. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 2:56 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Thanks, what would I do after I press f2? I am kinda nervous to do this, I don't usually mess with stuff like that and I don't want to screw up my machine. Saraah A. - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 7:22 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hello there; It's my understanding that, This setting does not appear in the Windows Mobility Center On Dell laptops. So, you will need to change the function key behavior through the, BIOS, I believe, If you restart computer, and press F2key, the bios will load, If you need further instructions let me no. Also, you will need sighted assistance for this. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:29 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Okay, I actually found hardware and sound. You have to be in the regular mode of control pannel not the classic list mode. Then I found adjust common mobility settings but haven't found anything about fn key behavior. Still looking. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key No way I can find that is easy on a HP. RJ - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi all, I just got a new HP 64 bit laptop, with a full keyboard. I purchased the full keyboard computer so I wouldn't have to deal with the laptop configuration. With this new computer though, I need to press the function key to use any of the Jaws f key functions. Is there a way to switch the default on the function keys so that the function key needs to be pressed for the opposite of what it is presently set up to? For example,, the f12 key is presently default to turn on and off the internet. In order to read the time I must press, the fn key, the f12 and the Jaws key. As you can imagine, while trying to do the links list Jaws key f7, on the internet this is a feat in dexterity! I want to make that the secondary function of the f 12 key and let the Jaws key f12 speak the time and date as it did on my old computer. Is this a possibility? How would one accomplish this task? Thanks in
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When I googled 'unlock function' one of the alternatives was to use shift-f11. that didn't work for me. But the mobility center did. It isn't accessible on my computer with JAWS. but at least it isn't the bios. At 03:31 PM 3/25/2011, you wrote: Just a simple question... Don't you have a keyboard button that can change function keys from multimedia to normal function keys without going into the BIOS??? Try to play with the keyboard, specially on the upper right side, and hopefully will find a key that will change the mode to normal function keys. Best wishes, Aran - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 4:21 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hello there; As I indicated to you, you will need some sighted assistance to change the FNKey behavior, since your going in to the BIOS, where there's no speech available. If you have sighted help, Then, try the following; 1. Press F2 button when you see Dell Logo at the start up, You'll enter into BIOS. 2. Navigate to Advanced Settings Function Key Behavior. 3. You'll see its default value as MULTIMEDIA KEY FIRST. 4. Change it to FUNCTION KEY FIRST. 5. Save settings by pressing F10, You are done Now you will need to restart laptop. Hope this helps. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 2:56 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Thanks, what would I do after I press f2? I am kinda nervous to do this, I don't usually mess with stuff like that and I don't want to screw up my machine. Saraah A. - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 7:22 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hello there; It's my understanding that, This setting does not appear in the Windows Mobility Center On Dell laptops. So, you will need to change the function key behavior through the, BIOS, I believe, If you restart computer, and press F2key, the bios will load, If you need further instructions let me no. Also, you will need sighted assistance for this. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:29 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Okay, I actually found hardware and sound. You have to be in the regular mode of control pannel not the classic list mode. Then I found adjust common mobility settings but haven't found anything about fn key behavior. Still looking. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key No way I can find that is easy on a HP. RJ - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi all, I just got a new HP 64 bit laptop, with a full keyboard. I purchased the full keyboard computer so I wouldn't have to deal with the laptop configuration. With this new computer though, I need to press the function key to use any of the Jaws f key functions. Is there a way to switch the default on the function keys so that the function key needs to be pressed for the opposite of what it is presently set up to? For example,, the f12 key is presently default to turn on and off the internet. In order to read the time I must press, the fn key, the f12 and the Jaws key. As you can imagine, while trying to do the links list Jaws key f7, on the internet
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Hi Sarah, I don't know if you have a special key to change from multimedia to normal function keys, but it can not hurt to try to find the key in case you have it on your keyboard. Usually a key that changes the function keys mode is on the upper right of the keyboard. It toggles between the two modes of the function keys. Try to play with all the keys that you don't know what they do. Hopefully you have the toggle button. Best wishes, Aran - Original Message - From: Sarah Anson beccaj...@tconl.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Thanks, but I have a dell. Not an HP and I don't know that I'm comfortable with going into the main settings. But, I guess that seems to be the only way. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Steve k...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 11:11 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Sarah, I really think that people are telling you something that doesn't apply on your HP computer. Here is the info I referenced a couple days ago, and the link to the HP support site is below that. You'll need somebody to read the screen when you go into the Bios settings to change this. Support details On most HP and Compaq notebook PCs, it is necessary to press and hold the function key (fn) while pressing one of the f1 through f12 keys to activate the default functions; such as, increasing or decreasing the brightness of the display, the sound volume, sleep, keyboard lock, etc. On the HP Envy notebooks and other notebooks with advanced BIOS options, the function keys can be configured so that it is not necessary to press and hold the fn key. 1 - Function Keys f1 through f12 2 - Configurable Function key fn Disable fn in the BIOS To disable, or enable, the function key (fn) in the BIOS, do the following steps. list of 6 items 1. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 2. Press the f10 key to open the BIOS setup window. 3. Use the right-arrow or left-arrow keys to navigate to the System Configuration option. 4. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow keys to navigate to the Action Keys Mode option, and then press the enter key to display the Enable / Disable menu. 5. Select the desired mode: list of 2 items nesting level 1 . Disabled : Requires pressing fn key + f1 through f12 to use the action as indicated on the action key. For example, if Disabled , pressing fn + f11 will mute the sound as indicated on the key on this model PC. Alternatively, pressing f11 only will minimize and maximize a web browser if open. The action keys may vary depending on the model of notebook. . Enabled : Requires pressing only f1 through f12 to use the action as indicated on the action keys. For example, if Enabled , pressing f11 only will mute the sound as indicated on the key on this model PC. Alternatively, pressing fn + f11 will minimize and maximize a web browser if open. The action keys may vary depending on the model of notebook. list end nesting level 1 6. Press f10 key to save the selection and restart the computer. list end The function key (fn) option can be reset at any time. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=uslc=endocname=c02035108 Take my advice, I don't use it anyway. Steve Lansing, MI - Original Message - From: Sarah Anson beccaj...@tconl.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:28 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Okay, I actually found hardware and sound. You have to be in the regular mode of control pannel not the classic list mode. Then I found adjust common mobility settings but haven't found anything about fn key behavior. Still looking. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To:
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Hello there; The instructions I sent in, pertain to dell laptops, I'm not sure about other models of laptops. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ann byrne Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 4:37 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key When I googled 'unlock function' one of the alternatives was to use shift-f11. that didn't work for me. But the mobility center did. It isn't accessible on my computer with JAWS. but at least it isn't the bios. At 03:31 PM 3/25/2011, you wrote: Just a simple question... Don't you have a keyboard button that can change function keys from multimedia to normal function keys without going into the BIOS??? Try to play with the keyboard, specially on the upper right side, and hopefully will find a key that will change the mode to normal function keys. Best wishes, Aran - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 4:21 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hello there; As I indicated to you, you will need some sighted assistance to change the FNKey behavior, since your going in to the BIOS, where there's no speech available. If you have sighted help, Then, try the following; 1. Press F2 button when you see Dell Logo at the start up, You'll enter into BIOS. 2. Navigate to Advanced Settings Function Key Behavior. 3. You'll see its default value as MULTIMEDIA KEY FIRST. 4. Change it to FUNCTION KEY FIRST. 5. Save settings by pressing F10, You are done Now you will need to restart laptop. Hope this helps. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 2:56 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Thanks, what would I do after I press f2? I am kinda nervous to do this, I don't usually mess with stuff like that and I don't want to screw up my machine. Saraah A. - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 7:22 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hello there; It's my understanding that, This setting does not appear in the Windows Mobility Center On Dell laptops. So, you will need to change the function key behavior through the, BIOS, I believe, If you restart computer, and press F2key, the bios will load, If you need further instructions let me no. Also, you will need sighted assistance for this. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:29 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Okay, I actually found hardware and sound. You have to be in the regular mode of control pannel not the classic list mode. Then I found adjust common mobility settings but haven't found anything about fn key behavior. Still looking. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key No way I can find that is easy on a HP. RJ - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi all, I just got a new HP 64 bit laptop, with a full keyboard. I purchased the full keyboard computer so I wouldn't have to deal with the laptop configuration. With this new computer though, I need to press the function key to use any of the Jaws f key functions. Is there a way to switch the default on the
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Thanks Patty. I get off of work in about 45 minutes. Then I will tackle it. The other night I posted I kind of figured how to do it but I will just have your notes guide me, so I will not have to figure it out lol. Thanks, though for the notes and the help, its appreciated. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Patti Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:30 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] sounds? When you get into the speach and sounds then it is the same instructions that I wrote. You need the sounds of the door knocking once and twice before you begin on your computer. I have the door knocking once if the box is checked, and twice for unchecked. I liked how David did it, that is why I found out how to do it. Patti Patty: I am at work right now and here i cannot access dropbox so i will get them when I get off of work. I'm using windows 7 pro 64 bit but I am sure I will figure it out. Thanks much. Take care. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Patti Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 9:07 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] sounds? Hey Kimsam, I'll put this link to the files I have on speach and sound in my drop box until tomorrow morning. There is a document that I wrote how I put the sounds on my XP useing jaws 10. I hope this will help you. Patti http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4069076/Speech%20and%20Sounds%20Manager%2C%208%20fil es.zip I think I am on my way. I couldn't find the tetorial and I am not going to make any calls. I was fiddling around and I believe I know where I should begin. I'm just not going to start it tonight because I am not feeling well and I am tired. Thanks to Dave farin and Patty for the responses. Take care. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 4:28 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] sounds? Check out Eric Damery's tutorial on the speech and sounds manager which if memory serves Dan Clark might have updated in recent years. They discuss how to assign sounds to items like check boxes ETC. David Ferrin I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap. - Original Message - From: Kimsan kimsans...@gmail.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 1:51 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] sounds? Hi, our highly intelegent list owner mr. Farin did a tetorial on something I don't remember what it was but while he was checkboxing around and such, I kept hearing knocking sounds and other sounds. My question would be how did he do this? Any instructions would be great, thanks... For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
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Well, that would make sense because I have a wireless keyboard that had a button to change. But I haven't found one. Maybe I can have a sighted person look at the keys. Would make sense though. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Aran_A payment-cen...@earthlink.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 3:36 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi Sarah, I don't know if you have a special key to change from multimedia to normal function keys, but it can not hurt to try to find the key in case you have it on your keyboard. Usually a key that changes the function keys mode is on the upper right of the keyboard. It toggles between the two modes of the function keys. Try to play with all the keys that you don't know what they do. Hopefully you have the toggle button. Best wishes, Aran - Original Message - From: Sarah Anson beccaj...@tconl.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Thanks, but I have a dell. Not an HP and I don't know that I'm comfortable with going into the main settings. But, I guess that seems to be the only way. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Steve k...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 11:11 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Sarah, I really think that people are telling you something that doesn't apply on your HP computer. Here is the info I referenced a couple days ago, and the link to the HP support site is below that. You'll need somebody to read the screen when you go into the Bios settings to change this. Support details On most HP and Compaq notebook PCs, it is necessary to press and hold the function key (fn) while pressing one of the f1 through f12 keys to activate the default functions; such as, increasing or decreasing the brightness of the display, the sound volume, sleep, keyboard lock, etc. On the HP Envy notebooks and other notebooks with advanced BIOS options, the function keys can be configured so that it is not necessary to press and hold the fn key. 1 - Function Keys f1 through f12 2 - Configurable Function key fn Disable fn in the BIOS To disable, or enable, the function key (fn) in the BIOS, do the following steps. list of 6 items 1. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 2. Press the f10 key to open the BIOS setup window. 3. Use the right-arrow or left-arrow keys to navigate to the System Configuration option. 4. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow keys to navigate to the Action Keys Mode option, and then press the enter key to display the Enable / Disable menu. 5. Select the desired mode: list of 2 items nesting level 1 . Disabled : Requires pressing fn key + f1 through f12 to use the action as indicated on the action key. For example, if Disabled , pressing fn + f11 will mute the sound as indicated on the key on this model PC. Alternatively, pressing f11 only will minimize and maximize a web browser if open. The action keys may vary depending on the model of notebook. . Enabled : Requires pressing only f1 through f12 to use the action as indicated on the action keys. For example, if Enabled , pressing f11 only will mute the sound as indicated on the key on this model PC. Alternatively, pressing fn + f11 will minimize and maximize a web browser if open. The action keys may vary depending on the model of notebook. list end nesting level 1 6. Press f10 key to save the selection and restart the computer. list end The function key (fn) option can be reset at any time. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=uslc=endocname=c02035108 Take my advice, I don't use it anyway. Steve Lansing, MI - Original Message - From: Sarah Anson beccaj...@tconl.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:28 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Okay, I actually found hardware and sound. You have to be in the regular mode of control pannel not the classic list mode. Then I found adjust common mobility settings but haven't found anything about fn key behavior. Still looking. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To:
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Okay, thanks. Maybe I'll try that tomorrow when I have sighted assistance again. Doesn't sound too complicated and doesn't sound probable that I could screw anything up. lol:-) Sarah A. - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hello there; As I indicated to you, you will need some sighted assistance to change the FNKey behavior, since your going in to the BIOS, where there's no speech available. If you have sighted help, Then, try the following; 1. Press F2 button when you see Dell Logo at the start up, You'll enter into BIOS. 2. Navigate to Advanced Settings Function Key Behavior. 3. You'll see its default value as MULTIMEDIA KEY FIRST. 4. Change it to FUNCTION KEY FIRST. 5. Save settings by pressing F10, You are done Now you will need to restart laptop. Hope this helps. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 2:56 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Thanks, what would I do after I press f2? I am kinda nervous to do this, I don't usually mess with stuff like that and I don't want to screw up my machine. Saraah A. - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 7:22 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hello there; It's my understanding that, This setting does not appear in the Windows Mobility Center On Dell laptops. So, you will need to change the function key behavior through the, BIOS, I believe, If you restart computer, and press F2key, the bios will load, If you need further instructions let me no. Also, you will need sighted assistance for this. -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:29 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Okay, I actually found hardware and sound. You have to be in the regular mode of control pannel not the classic list mode. Then I found adjust common mobility settings but haven't found anything about fn key behavior. Still looking. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key No way I can find that is easy on a HP. RJ - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi all, I just got a new HP 64 bit laptop, with a full keyboard. I purchased the full keyboard computer so I wouldn't have to deal with the laptop configuration. With this new computer though, I need to press the function key to use any of the Jaws f key functions. Is there a way to switch the default on the function keys so that the function key needs to be pressed for the opposite of what it is presently set up to? For example,, the f12 key is presently default to turn on and off the internet. In order to read the time I must press, the fn key, the f12 and the Jaws key. As you can imagine, while trying to do the links list Jaws key f7, on the internet this is a feat in dexterity! I want to make that the secondary function of the f 12 key and let the Jaws key f12 speak the time and date as it did on my old computer. Is this a possibility? How would one accomplish this task? Thanks in advance, Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list
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I don't have room for one where my laptop is at. Good idea though. - Original Message - From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Make your life easy and use a standard keyboard. That is what I am doing. RJ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
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lol, no problem:-) So many messages come through here and I think I did see one talking about HP. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Steve k...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 11:11 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Sarah, I really think that people are telling you something that doesn't apply on your HP computer. Here is the info I referenced a couple days ago, and the link to the HP support site is below that. You'll need somebody to read the screen when you go into the Bios settings to change this. Support details On most HP and Compaq notebook PCs, it is necessary to press and hold the function key (fn) while pressing one of the f1 through f12 keys to activate the default functions; such as, increasing or decreasing the brightness of the display, the sound volume, sleep, keyboard lock, etc. On the HP Envy notebooks and other notebooks with advanced BIOS options, the function keys can be configured so that it is not necessary to press and hold the fn key. 1 - Function Keys f1 through f12 2 - Configurable Function key fn Disable fn in the BIOS To disable, or enable, the function key (fn) in the BIOS, do the following steps. list of 6 items 1. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 2. Press the f10 key to open the BIOS setup window. 3. Use the right-arrow or left-arrow keys to navigate to the System Configuration option. 4. Use the up-arrow or down-arrow keys to navigate to the Action Keys Mode option, and then press the enter key to display the Enable / Disable menu. 5. Select the desired mode: list of 2 items nesting level 1 . Disabled : Requires pressing fn key + f1 through f12 to use the action as indicated on the action key. For example, if Disabled , pressing fn + f11 will mute the sound as indicated on the key on this model PC. Alternatively, pressing f11 only will minimize and maximize a web browser if open. The action keys may vary depending on the model of notebook. . Enabled : Requires pressing only f1 through f12 to use the action as indicated on the action keys. For example, if Enabled , pressing f11 only will mute the sound as indicated on the key on this model PC. Alternatively, pressing fn + f11 will minimize and maximize a web browser if open. The action keys may vary depending on the model of notebook. list end nesting level 1 6. Press f10 key to save the selection and restart the computer. list end The function key (fn) option can be reset at any time. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=uslc=endocname=c02035108 Take my advice, I don't use it anyway. Steve Lansing, MI - Original Message - From: Sarah Anson beccaj...@tconl.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:28 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Okay, I actually found hardware and sound. You have to be in the regular mode of control pannel not the classic list mode. Then I found adjust common mobility settings but haven't found anything about fn key behavior. Still looking. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Jerry Posey jerry.po...@envisionus.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Just go to Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Adjust commonly used mobility settings - Fn Key Behavior Change it to Function key -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Anson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key My Dell 1545 is the same way. I haven't found any settings to change this, and it is rather annoying. Sarah A. - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key Yep, you are right. I had to get my husband to go into the bios and change it. Dixie ~ @- ~ -@ ~ -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The function key No way I can find that is easy on a HP. RJ - Original Message - From: Dixie blueher...@sbcglobal.net To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] The function key Hi all, I just got a new HP 64 bit laptop, with a full keyboard. I purchased the full keyboard computer so I wouldn't have to deal with the laptop configuration. With this new computer though, I need to press the function key to use any of the Jaws f key functions. Is there a way to switch the default on the function keys so that the function key needs to be pressed for the opposite of what it is presently set
[JAWS-Users] Interesting information about disc clean up
Hi everyone, Sometime ago, I wrote a very knowledgeable friend about using disc clean up. I gave him the following information. I am running Windows 7, 64 bit. I did a disc clean up. All of the items in the list were checked. When I used some programs, I found them a little slower to respond. This was most noticeable with the program, Openbook, my scanning program. Is this normal? His Answer Sometimes programs are expecting to find their temp files and when you clean them up it takes time to look for and re create the files. This is how some programs keep notes about themselves. The newly created file is much smaller than the one you deleted thus the faster operation after the first run. As time goes by this file will get bigger and bigger, but you'll clean it out every once in a while. That way it'll never get big and bloated. If it seems that the program is not operating quite like how you'd like it to try excluding it from the disc cleanup. If anyone has seen this happening, please let me know, especially if you have any further ideas for me. Russ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: jaws-users-list-ow...@jaws-users.com
