Questions tagged [function-keys]
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How to invert the Fn key
I have this problem on my laptop:
If my Fn key is pressed, the normal (PC-like) F1 - F12 keys will be triggered; when it isn't, then the special keys will be triggered (e.g. brightness control, sound volume).
Is there any way I can invert this, so…
ioanD
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Keys all switched on keyboard
My friend/enemy switched the keys on my keyboard as an April fool's joke. When I press Y, Z appears on the screen. Some keys work like b, x, g, i, d, and a few more. Also, when I press ctrl, it returns Enter. Even the function keys are switched!!
I…
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Function keys on Dell laptop requires Fn+F1-F12 (default is multimedia/oem key)
In most dell laptop (e.g. Studio 1555, Inspiron 1545, Inspiron 3000, Inspiron N5010 etc) the F1-F12 keys at the top of the keyboard are dual function with Multimedia/OEM keys such as volume and screen brightness etc. The problem is, is that the…
Factor Mystic
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What does the SysRq key do?
On my keyboard, the key that functions as the Print Screen key when the F-lock is on has "SysRq" below it (presumably to be used when F-lock is off). What is it and what does it do?
RCIX
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Remap FN to another key
I got a keyboard (Logitech Wave, pictured below) which I'm very happy with. Unfortunately, the manufacturer has changed the button for right-click for a FN key.
Is there any program to remap the FN key to something else?
MrValdez
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Fn key combinations don't work on Asus laptop on windows 8
Only 5 out of 12 function keys combinations work. The volume manager doesn't work and the disable/enable touch pad which I used A LOT doesn't work and it's killing me.
Does anybody found a solution to this??
Adi Ulici
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How to fix F5, F6 keys on Macbook Pro?
On Macbook Pro, F5 and F6 seems to be the "keyboard illumination keys".
However, the keyboard's illumination doesn't seem to change at all after pressing those keys.
Also, I noticed a small "no entry" sign whenever I hit those keys, how do we fix…
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How To Permanently Lock the "Fn" Key Down So It Is Active On My Laptop Keyboard?
I would like to know how to permanently lock the "Fn" key down so it is active on my keyboard. I'm running and HP G72. I could not figure out the Key Code using any macro software.
I want the Fn key to be inverted... so that it is ON all the time,…
user583330
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How to use Function keys as standard key in one app only?
On my MacBook I have use all F1 F2 etc. keys as standard function keys option unchecked. I use FunctionFlip to map F3 from Expose to Spaces.
However I would like to use function keys as real function keys when working under virtualised environment…
Michal Sznajder
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Why does the Fn key on my laptop not work when used with an external keyboard?
On my Dell Latitude E6400, the up and down arrow keys are used to change the brightness of the screen when used with the Fn key.
I connected an external keyboard via USB and tried to increase the brightness while pressing the Fn key from the laptop…
Lazer
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On-screen keyboard with function keys
Is there a way to add the function keys to the on-screen keyboard in Windows 7? If not, is there an alternative program that has the function keys?
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Reversing Fn key - Logitech Keyboard K290
My question is similar to this question but the situation here is in an external keyboard (Logitech Comfort Keyboard K290). Is there anyway I can revert the Fn key to behave as it is pressed all the time?
note : this is not a problem, this is the…
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F12 and Ctrl+F5 not working correctly
When I try to clear the cache and refresh the page via Ctrl+F5 (or just F5) I get the prompt Type the Internet address of a document, and Internet Explorer will open it for you with a drop down list in Internet Explorer. When I try F5 in Chrome and…
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F3-F5 keys incorrectly behaving as audio keys
I don't know if this is a configuration issue or a hardware issue, but I have a Kinesis Advantage USB keyboard and for some reason the F3-F5 keys aren't responding as they used to. They don't respond to anything and, when I tried using F5 on Emacs,…
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What do the Function keys after F12 do?
While looking at a keyboard remapping program, I saw that one can remap keys from F13 to F24 as well. What do those keys do?
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