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    Function Keys

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by matt4, May 5, 2008.

  1. matt4

    matt4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So, I reinstalled windows using the recovery disk and now my function keys don't work.

    What could be causing this?

    Thanks :)
     
    matt4, May 5, 2008
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    You probably need to install the Samsung Display Manager software.

    Either run the Samsung drivers CD or download the latest packages from the Samsung download website. I would note, however, that the driver CD includes a PowerDVD suite which you can't download.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 5, 2008
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    Ged1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    You need to install Magic Keyboard app from Utility disc or download it from official samsung web-site.
     
    Ged1, May 7, 2008
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  4. John Ratsey

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    Good point about Magic Keyboard - I'd overlooked that one.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 8, 2008
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    So, if I wanna installa as little Samsung software as possible, AND YET STILL wan the special function keys, i.e. the functions denoted in green imprint on top of certain keys, to work, do I JUST install the Magic KeyBoard or Samsung Display Manager?

    Those functions, I'm referring to are like pressing Fn + "a key" to turn up/down brightness/volume, etc.

    I do not wanna install too much additional Samsung software.
     
    ralliart12, Aug 3, 2008
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  6. John Ratsey

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    First try Magic Keyboard. It may give the functions you need but possibly without the on-screen display. You can always uninstall the application.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 3, 2008
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  7. Nebelwand

    Nebelwand Notebook Consultant

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    On my R20 it's the Display Manager, that Magic Keyboard thingy doesn't seem to do anything useful (for me).
     
    Nebelwand, Aug 3, 2008
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