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    FN key on CQ42

    Discussion in 'HP' started by solarscott, Oct 12, 2010.

  1. solarscott

    solarscott Notebook Guru

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    Hi, I have a Presario CQ42 and the function keys seem to be backwards.

    Without touching the function key, I can activate all of the function commands (volume, play, stop, ffwd. rrwd, etc) This means to hit F5, I need to actually hit FN+F5. This is very annoying for me who uses office shortcuts for thesaurous, spelling, etc.

    Is there a way to disable or reverse the apparent programming stupidity so that the function key works normally, and the F buttons work correctly?? Any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks
     
    solarscott, Oct 12, 2010
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    MoabUtah Notebook Consultant

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    MoabUtah, Oct 30, 2010
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