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    On Screen Display

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by jezzdk, Dec 21, 2006.

  1. jezzdk

    jezzdk Newbie

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    Does anyone know how to get messages on screen when you activate a Fn-function?

    It's pretty annoying that there's no indication whatsoever if I turn off the touchpad, or when I adjust the volume, or when I use the media keys, or when........ (etc)

    Could it be that I forgot to install something?
     
    jezzdk, Dec 21, 2006
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  2. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Welcome to the forums.

    It might be helpful to mention which system you are talking about. As far as I know, the Fn-functions are usually not linked to an on-screen display though.
     
    chrisyano, Dec 21, 2006
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  3. jezzdk

    jezzdk Newbie

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    Oh yeah I forgot. I have a Znote 6015WD.

    I had an Acer TM once, and when you fiddled with the volume and brightness, there was an green indicator bar on screen. It's quite useful I think.
     
    jezzdk, Dec 21, 2006
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    RichBaines Notebook Consultant

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    on my 6214w it ocassionly shows the on screen display. but some times it doesnt, seems very random. Sorry ive been very little help but just to let you know it does exist!
     
    RichBaines, Dec 21, 2006
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  5. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Actually, now that you mention it. I think my old Dell Inspiron had something like that. I don't think it's a universal thing though. I know my HEL80 (Znote 2425W) doesn't do it.

    But you may be lucky and find some sort of application or a way to enable it if the capability is there. Good luck.
     
    chrisyano, Dec 21, 2006
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    zzzpt Notebook Guru

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    Realy ?
    I'd never seen that :(
    Is it possible that some motherboard driver is missing ?

    The motherboard is a Acer do you know the model for the driver ?
     
    zzzpt, Dec 26, 2006
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