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    Having problem with Fn+F4 and F5 keys ...

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by MaoMau, Jan 11, 2010.

  1. MaoMau

    MaoMau Notebook Consultant

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    Having problem with Fn+F4 and F5 keys... They are not working ... And Stealth mode + command center + wi fi shortcut keys above the numpad is not working for my M17x...

    Anyone know how to fix this? :eek:

    Any help would be appreciated .... Cheers :)
     
    MaoMau, Jan 11, 2010
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  2. Crozone

    Crozone Notebook Guru

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    This is most likely a OSD issue. Reinstall the latest command center and check that the alienware OSD process is running.
     
    Crozone, Feb 8, 2010
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    Shazzbozz Notebook Consultant

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    Also make sure the osd.exe is in your startup folder. I had the same issues, kept reinstalling the thing, then realized I had disabled it in msconfig somehow.
     
    Shazzbozz, Feb 8, 2010
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  4. inap

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    power off, unplug it, take out the battery and press power button for 20sec. put it back together and enjoy.
     
    inap, Feb 8, 2010
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    ATLien Notebook Enthusiast

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    i am having the same problem on my m15x.. i am unable to use the function f4 and f5 keys to adjust the screen brightness
     
    ATLien, Sep 28, 2010
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  6. LOUSYGREATWALLGM

    LOUSYGREATWALLGM Notebook Deity

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    Try what inap said.
     
    LOUSYGREATWALLGM, Sep 30, 2010
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  7. ATLien

    ATLien Notebook Enthusiast

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    This worked for me.. but if I am using my laptop and I shut it and reopen it then about half of the time it will not allow me to change my screen brightness until I restart my computer.... any reasons why this may be??
     
    ATLien, Nov 16, 2010
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    Predator4rmMars Notebook Evangelist

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    Due to your system being an R1 with Nvidia chipset, I would have to agree with Inap, as this usually cures the problem also you can try what the others have posted as well. However, I have noticed that r2 owners (including myself) with 5870's cfx, experience the brightness control buttons not responding and I have found that with my system the controls only work when I am in cfx otherwise single card disables the option and the only way to adjust brightness is thru windows control panel. Hope this helps!
     
    Predator4rmMars, Nov 16, 2010
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  9. ATLien

    ATLien Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a new M15x with an ATI 5850.. its an i7 740 qm processor

    by the way weird problem today when I turned my computer on nothing would show up on the screen.. and i had to restart it a coupel times
     
    ATLien, Nov 16, 2010
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