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    Toughbook CF18 Fn keys inoperative.

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by wietgr, Jan 5, 2013.

  1. wietgr

    wietgr Newbie

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    Hey all im new to the boards here and need some help. Ive got a CF-18KHHZXBM running OS Win7 Ultimate that the Fn keys are inoperative. From what I can tell its a driver isssue but im not sure where to find it or how to install it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  2. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    welcome to the Toughbook forum
    The keyboard does not need any drivers. What is it doing. Number lock not on is it ?
     
    toughasnails, Jan 5, 2013
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  3. wietgr

    wietgr Newbie

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    Just got this CF-18, the only issue im having is that none of the blue Fn keys work (F1 through F10) i.e. cant change brightness of screen. When I press the NumLk/ScrLk key the numbered blue key work but Fn keys still inop.
     
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  4. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Welcome to the forum!

    Are your hotkey drivers installed?

    Did you read the thread here about loading W7 on a CF-18. A lot of times there is a certain order the drivers need to loaded.

    Check it out!
     
    Toughbook, Jan 5, 2013
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  5. wietgr

    wietgr Newbie

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    I've done some searching on the forum and cant seem to find the thread you're refering me to. Any chance of a link?
     
    wietgr, Jan 6, 2013
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    And there you have it... Way to dig Shawn!
     
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    wietgr, Jan 9, 2013
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    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    The chipset is newer on a Mk4 but everything else is basically the same.
     
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