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    M11x - locking the fn key?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Wiggy Fuzz, Apr 24, 2010.

  1. Wiggy Fuzz

    Wiggy Fuzz Notebook Consultant

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    is there any way to turn on the fn key on an m11x so i don't have to press it when accessing things like volume keyboard shortcuts and stuff? it's useful so i can quickly adjust things like screen brightness within games without having to use two hands. my macbook had the option in bootcamp utility, and was wondering if there was anything similar in windows or from dell.

    it also helps so i don't accidentally hit a quick save button.

    thanks in advance
     
    Wiggy Fuzz, Apr 24, 2010
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  2. GallardosEggrollshop

    GallardosEggrollshop Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah I don't think there is anyway to do that. Unless I haven't found it yet. lol
     
    GallardosEggrollshop, Apr 24, 2010
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    denogun Notebook Consultant

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    You could use sharpkeys to reassign the function of for example, Fn-F4 to just F4, and F4 to Fn-F4 but here comes the problem. when you want to execute an Alt-F4 combo, you will end up having to press Alt-Fn-F4.
    Sharpkeys can be found here: www.randyrants.com/sharpkeys/
     
    denogun, Apr 24, 2010
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