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    Warning: Fn+F5 on XP

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by keltix, Sep 7, 2008.

  1. keltix

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    alright i think wake on LAN has nothing to do with this

    i need help, anyone?????
     
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    Well... try safe mode. But I don't think pressing those keys is what caused the problem.
     
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    safe mode didn't work
     
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    Where does it stop when loading safe mode?
     
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    same place (log on)

    cannot see users

    alt+tab gives two options : log-on, welcome to logon
     
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    im going to re-install
     
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    Hit control alt delete delete (so hold control and alt then double tap delete).
    See if it brings up the Windows 2000 style log on box (it should)
     
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    is there any way to disable the "Fn" key so this wont happen again?
     
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    I'm not convinced that this was caused by pressing the function key. Isn't Fn+F5 the wifi switch on thinkpads? I don't actually own one.
     
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    i tried that too, i figured it would restart the comp

    but did neither restart or logon prompt
     
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    Fn+F5 gives me wireless radios screen where I turn off Bluetooth and keep only Wifi on. My 4 cell battery lasts 2:30 hours on normal surfing only.
     
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    My mistake...I meant Fn+F4

    I think I figured it out: BLUETOOTH DRIVERS

    I don't think they work. As soon as I installed the drivers (from IBM) the computer started acting up. Now that I remember, when I pressed the Fn+F4 on the last XP installation, it would not wake up. (DIRECTLY AFTER INSTALLING BLUETOOTH)

    And now....Start-up takes 15min!!! I can't find a way to remove the drivers (tried Device manager, control panel > add remove progs, directions from IBM)

    There seems to be a problem with bluetooth devices and VISTA:
    http://thevistaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=5520

    but I guess with XP as well.

    Anyone else try installing Bluetooth on their T400 (clean XP)?
     
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    UPDATE: on my thirds clean install everything seems to be working fine

    at least for me... SKIP BLUETOOTH
     
    keltix, Sep 8, 2008
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