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    Got my np8258 need help

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by DragonMan, Aug 21, 2014.

  1. DragonMan

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    Got it, have a few issues,
    1. how do i change my backlit key color?
    2.none of the f keys work.. i assume its a setting thing, how do i change this?
    Thanks
     
    DragonMan, Aug 21, 2014
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    The backlit key color should be handled with FN-/

    If none of your FN keys work, it may be because your hotkey application isn't running?

    I believe the path is: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotkey\HkeyTray.exe"

    The keyboard color picker application itself is in the Hotkey directory as well, it is called: KbColorPicker, and should launch with the FN-/ once the hotkey app is running.
     
    Ashen-Shugar, Aug 22, 2014
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    got the colors to work, how do i make the hotkey app run? tried double clicking, wont open for some reason
     
    DragonMan, Aug 22, 2014
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    Theroetically it should automatically start when your computer boots.

    The hkeytray application should run it in the background as a 'daemon'. If your function keys work, then it's running.
     
    Ashen-Shugar, Aug 22, 2014
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    Well they don't, is there a way to fix them? Thanks
     
    DragonMan, Aug 22, 2014
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    did you get a driver disc with your laptop. might be worth reloading the hotkey driver again.
     
    MrDJ, Aug 22, 2014
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    How would I do that? Just put it in the disk drive again?
    Thanks
     
    DragonMan, Aug 22, 2014
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    Yes, just make sure you have the correct driver (Windows 7 drivers are separate from Windows 8(.1) drivers). You can install it either from the autorun utility, or you can browse the folders on the CD to find it.
     
    Prostar Computer, Aug 22, 2014
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    ^thanks Prostar

    just to check on this.
    did you get your computer pre loaded with operating system so it was ready to use out of the box. reason i ask is clevo drivers have to be loaded in a certain order or they can conflict.
    if it was all installed for you and as prostar said, just put the disc in the drive and it will load and show all the drivers and then just find the hotkey driver and click to load it (not sure if it will ask if you want to remove already loaded version first or just overwrite it).
    to use the hotkey shortcuts press and hold the Fn key and then press the / key for keyboard colours

    these new models are slightly different layout to my EM series so best to also download the user manual of the driver disc.

    let us know how it goes.
     
    MrDJ, Aug 22, 2014
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    thanksall, somehow they work now if i press the fn button and an f key at the same time... i reallly dont want to go do stuff as i am a computer newbie...
    thanks a bunch again
     
    DragonMan, Aug 23, 2014
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  11. MrDJ

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    no worries. thats why were here if you get stuck.

    enjoy the lappy :D
     
    MrDJ, Aug 23, 2014
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    Yes the function keys are only supposed to work when the fn key is pressed. Enjoy your new beast :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 23, 2014
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    you sure? i have an toshiba too and they work when i only press them
    thank you!
     
    DragonMan, Aug 24, 2014
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    a toshiba is not a clevo.
    clevo need the Fn button pressed and then the shortcut key. its a safety feature so you dont tap a key by mistake.
     
    MrDJ, Aug 24, 2014
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    Ok cool. Thanks lol
     
    DragonMan, Aug 24, 2014
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    Sleep, wifi off etc are best with a two button combo yes.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 24, 2014
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    Some laptops allow you to change the function of the F + FN keys in their BIOS, but not very often, and Clevo is not one of them. :)

    Enjoy!
     
    Prostar Computer, Aug 26, 2014
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