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    Using BT Meter, Fn + F2 does not work. Need quick help please! :)

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by jabinx92, Aug 12, 2013.

  1. jabinx92

    jabinx92 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just downloaded BT Meter (program to conserve battery) on my Alienware M14x R2

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    BT Meter requires me to use Fn + F2. However when I press these buttons Alienware Command Center opens. How do I get it so Fn + F2 does not open Command Center? Rather I would like to use BT Meter.

    P.S. I have another problem with my touch pad when I connect a mouse. I go to Alienware Touch and check "Disable touchpad when external USB mouse is attached." However the touchpad is still ON. Anyways to turn it off?
     
    jabinx92, Aug 12, 2013
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  2. Deepdarkness

    Deepdarkness Notebook Geek

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    Fn keys are all used by the command center once it is installed. My suggestions are to try to turn off alienware command center, uninstall or try to google the .ini modifications you may need so the button you need isn't used. - Alternativly you could look for a way to change the key combination for the battery saving program.

    As for the trackpad, it won't turn off once an external mouse is connected unless you install the synapis drivers. Please download the latest synapis trackpad driver for your operating system from the following link. - It is listed under "Input Drivers"
    Drivers for Alienware M14x R2


    Let me know how it goes.
     
    Deepdarkness, Aug 13, 2013
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