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new laptop user with jaws 16
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dennis
hi list. i just ordered a hp laptop. its a windows 7 64 professional. as i said in the subject i'm also using jaws 16. i would just like to know the best way of learning the laptop after only using a desktop up until now. thanks for any sugestions.
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Aleeha Dudley
The way you use JAWS will not be much different. The only thing you might have to change is to go into the JAWS settings and set your caps lock key to act as an insert key if your laptop does not have a number pad. Otherwise, things will look just as you remember from your desktop.
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Maria Campbell
I don't know if you might consider using an external keyboard? That way nothing will change.
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That's how I run my laptop. On 6/4/2015 10:42 AM, Dennis via Jfw wrote:
hi list. i just ordered a hp laptop. its a windows 7 64 professional. as --
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dennis
i also wondered about that. do you use a usb keyboard? or a wireless one.
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On 6/4/2015 9:56 AM, Maria Campbell via Jfw wrote:
I don't know if you might consider using an external keyboard? That way nothing will change. |
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Adrian Spratt
Or attaching a USB numpad, which covers the key that are probably missing from the device's keypad. Much easier to carry. As I understand it, the caps lock substitutes for most insert-based commands, but not all.
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From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Maria Campbell via Jfw Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 10:57 AM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Cc: Maria Campbell Subject: Re: new laptop user with jaws 16 I don't know if you might consider using an external keyboard? That way nothing will change. That's how I run my laptop. On 6/4/2015 10:42 AM, Dennis via Jfw wrote: hi list. i just ordered a hp laptop. its a windows 7 64 professional. as-- Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1@... Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. Blaise Pascal _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com |
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Maria Campbell
I have both.
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On 6/4/2015 10:59 AM, Dennis via Jfw wrote:
i also wondered about that. do you use a usb keyboard? or a wireless one. --
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Soronel Haetir
The one thing I find annoying with my HP laptop is that it does not
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have the context menu key. I have used a utility to remap the print screen key to perform that function but it is certainly not as convenient as a proper context menu key. My guess, however, is that a windows 7 laptop is probably old enough that it would have this key, so long as you are talking about a full size laptop and not a compact model. On 6/4/15, Dennis via Jfw <jfw@...> wrote:
hi list. i just ordered a hp laptop. its a windows 7 64 professional. as --
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Michael Mote
Depending on how you intend to use it, maybe not many changes at all. I say
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that because I am not sure if you plan on using a desktop keyboard with it, or a Bluetooth keyboard. Some models have the number pad on them, so I'm not sure if your new laptop will or not. If you choose to use the laptop layout, the JAWS key, or the insert key will be the capslock key. You will also find a list of laptop keystrokes in the JAWS help menu. Good luck! -----Original Message-----
From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Dennis via Jfw Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 9:43 AM To: jfw@... Cc: Dennis Subject: new laptop user with jaws 16 hi list. i just ordered a hp laptop. its a windows 7 64 professional. as i said in the subject i'm also using jaws 16. i would just like to know the best way of learning the laptop after only using a desktop up until now. thanks for any sugestions. _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com |
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dennis
yes it is a full size so i guess it would be there.
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On 6/4/2015 10:34 AM, Soronel Haetir via Jfw wrote:
The one thing I find annoying with my HP laptop is that it does not |
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dennis
wich one works better.
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On 6/4/2015 10:21 AM, Maria Campbell via Jfw wrote:
I have both. |
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Michael Mote
I'm wondering if shift F10 would serve the same purpose as the applications
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key. I find that in many cases it does for me. Just throwing it out there. Maybe it will help you! -----Original Message-----
From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Soronel Haetir via Jfw Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 10:35 AM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Cc: Soronel Haetir Subject: Re: new laptop user with jaws 16 The one thing I find annoying with my HP laptop is that it does not have the context menu key. I have used a utility to remap the print screen key to perform that function but it is certainly not as convenient as a proper context menu key. My guess, however, is that a windows 7 laptop is probably old enough that it would have this key, so long as you are talking about a full size laptop and not a compact model. On 6/4/15, Dennis via Jfw <jfw@...> wrote: hi list. i just ordered a hp laptop. its a windows 7 64 professional. -- Soronel Haetir soronel.haetir@... _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com |
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Adrian Spratt
Soronel, I'm sure you know this, but shift-F10 does the same thing, just for the record.
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From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Soronel Haetir via Jfw Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 11:35 AM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Cc: Soronel Haetir Subject: Re: new laptop user with jaws 16 The one thing I find annoying with my HP laptop is that it does not have the context menu key. I have used a utility to remap the print screen key to perform that function but it is certainly not as convenient as a proper context menu key. My guess, however, is that a windows 7 laptop is probably old enough that it would have this key, so long as you are talking about a full size laptop and not a compact model. On 6/4/15, Dennis via Jfw <jfw@...> wrote: hi list. i just ordered a hp laptop. its a windows 7 64 professional. as -- Soronel Haetir soronel.haetir@... _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com |
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Soronel Haetir
Actually I was not aware of that one. <Chagrin>.
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Still not as nice as a real context menu key. Probably not even as nice as my remapped print screen since it requires hitting two keys. Prior to this laptop I had not even encountered a laptop with an actual print screen key, it has always been an Fn key combo before (the print screen key takes the place of a second ins key next to the del in the row that makes up the normal six-pack). What is even more frustrating is that this laptop is slightly wider than my prior one so the space is there, but the keyboard is smashed into a narrower area. It simply has pretty large margins to the left and right of the keyboard. On 6/4/15, Adrian Spratt via Jfw <jfw@...> wrote:
Soronel, I'm sure you know this, but shift-F10 does the same thing, just for --
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Maria Campbell
They both work well, except that one doesn't work from the bed. Smile.
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On 6/4/2015 11:55 AM, Dennis via Jfw wrote:
wich one works better. --
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Bill White <billwhite92701@...>
I just use Shift plus F10 for a context key.
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From: "Soronel Haetir via Jfw" <jfw@...> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@...> Cc: "Soronel Haetir" <soronel.haetir@...> Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 8:34 AM Subject: Re: new laptop user with jaws 16 The one thing I find annoying with my HP laptop is that it does not __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 11736 (20150604) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com |
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roydubriel@...
Hi, Dennis, I am also a Jaws16 laptop home user with Window7 ,but I use the desktop keyboard because the laptop keyboard is small,my desk is tall, and my fingers are too big for the laptop keyboard , so I recommend you switch from one to the other and go with the one that is best for you . Roy Dubriel
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From: Maria Campbell via Jfw Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 2:30 PM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Cc: Maria Campbell Subject: Re: new laptop user with jaws 16 They both work well, except that one doesn't work from the bed. Smile. On 6/4/2015 11:55 AM, Dennis via Jfw wrote: wich one works better.-- Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1@... Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. Blaise Pascal _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com |
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dennis
that is very informative. thank you very much. i am going to get a usb keyboard so i can stay with the desktop layout. i am not going to be using this machine as a primary computer so i really don't wan't to have to memorize all the other keystrokes for jaws that seam quite different on a laptop. thanks for your input.
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On 6/4/2015 2:34 PM, Roy Dubriel via Jfw wrote:
Hi, Dennis, I am also a Jaws16 laptop home user with Window7 ,but I use the desktop keyboard because the laptop keyboard is small,my desk is tall, and my fingers are too big for the laptop keyboard , so I recommend you switch from one to the other and go with the one that is best for you . Roy Dubriel |
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Carolyn Arnold <4carolyna@...>
Question? Why would one by a laptop computer, then use a desktop keyboard? Why not just get a desktop from the beginning? I'm not challenging doing that, just wanting to know what is the advantage. Thanks.
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GIFT (God is forever true), Carolyn ----- Original Message -----
From: "Roy Dubriel via Jfw" <jfw@...> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@...> Cc: <roydubriel@...> Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 3:34 PM Subject: Re: new laptop user with jaws 16 Hi, Dennis, I am also a Jaws16 laptop home user with Window7 ,but I use the desktop keyboard because the laptop keyboard is small,my desk is tall, and my fingers are too big for the laptop keyboard , so I recommend you switch from one to the other and go with the one that is best for you . Roy Dubriel |
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Maria Campbell
Portability, fitting both laptop and keyboard in computer bag. Takes up less space. Gives off less heat. Quieter running. Has own speakers. That's just off the top of my head without much thought.
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On 6/4/2015 4:59 PM, Carolyn Arnold via Jfw wrote:
Question? Why would one by a laptop computer, then use a desktop --
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Cristóbal
Portability. You can't just pick up and take your desktop with you if the
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need or desire arises. You can always disconnect the keyboard from the laptop if need be. Also, if you do a lot of work on the lapttop, it's probably just more convenient to have a full keyboard. -----Original Message-----
From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Carolyn Arnold via Jfw Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 1:59 PM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Cc: Carolyn Arnold Subject: Re: new laptop user with jaws 16 Question? Why would one by a laptop computer, then use a desktop keyboard? Why not just get a desktop from the beginning? I'm not challenging doing that, just wanting to know what is the advantage. Thanks. GIFT (God is forever true), Carolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roy Dubriel via Jfw" <jfw@...> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@...> Cc: <roydubriel@...> Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 3:34 PM Subject: Re: new laptop user with jaws 16 Hi, Dennis, I am also a Jaws16 laptop home user with Window7 ,but I _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com |
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