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    How to avoid the Fn key

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by SiliconTi, Mar 15, 2013.

  1. SiliconTi

    SiliconTi Notebook Consultant

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    OK, I can not figure this out. I want the F keys to perform the Fn function by default. So, to adjust the screen brightness, I just hit the F1 or F2 key and not have to use the Fn key. Any ideas? I know I can use the Fn key lock, but do not want to.
     
    SiliconTi, Mar 15, 2013
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  2. Alecgold

    Alecgold Notebook Evangelist

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    you want, just like me, to have the Fn-key-lock permanent?
     
    Alecgold, Mar 15, 2013
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  3. Rob

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    I would HATE this...

    If I bumped it then lets say you hit F7... your computer goes to sleepy in the middle of work!?

    No thanks :p
     
    Rob, Mar 15, 2013
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  4. Alecgold

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    hahaha, everything besides F7 and F10 then.
     
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  5. SiliconTi

    SiliconTi Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, exactly.

    My MacBook Pro allows me to toggle between modes and it is very handy.
     
    SiliconTi, Mar 15, 2013
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    I used this program to reprogram keys on one german keyboard before: Index of /krumsick

    I am unsure if it will help you with the FN key... You cannot combine keystrokes in one button but you can change a single button action. Basically reprogramming the keys on the keyboard involves edits in the Windows registry. I guess you can just switch the first and the second keystroke action of the F keys and that way you will make it reversed (brightness down without the FN and F-button with the FN).
     
    wattie, Mar 15, 2013
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  7. SiliconTi

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    Switching is OK with me, I'll test it and report back. Thanks!
     
    SiliconTi, Mar 15, 2013
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    No luck. KeyTweak does not support the Fn key, so it can not modify its behavior.
     
    SiliconTi, Mar 20, 2013
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  9. wattie

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    You don't have to modify the behavior of the FN key. You have to modify the (F5+FN) behavior which is counted as one key.
     
    wattie, Mar 21, 2013
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