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    How to keep Fn keys on?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Z400central, Oct 17, 2010.

  1. Z400central

    Z400central Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    N00b question perhaps? Just got my Z and I'm annoyed of having to hit Fn+F6/etc to adjust volume/brightness.

    Is there a way to keep it so Fn is always 'on' and thus I only need to hit F6/etc?

    Thanks!
     
    Z400central, Oct 17, 2010
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  2. e14

    e14 Notebook Evangelist

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    I would like to know too, I didn't see this option in the bios. maybe it's in one of the sony utilities, I don't have any of those installed right now though.
     
    e14, Oct 18, 2010
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  3. Z400central

    Z400central Notebook Enthusiast

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    Bumping as I still haven't found (searched many threads) an answer. Thanks guys!
     
    Z400central, Oct 23, 2010
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  4. anseio

    anseio All ways are my ways.

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    You can download and install KeyTweak. You can use it to remap most of the keys on your VAIO. To date, and to my knowledge, you won't be able to dedicate F5/6 to brightness, but you will be able to set the volume keys easily.
     
    anseio, Oct 23, 2010
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    yfzcentral Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks anseio! Much appreciated!
     
    yfzcentral, Oct 23, 2010
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    R-A Newbie

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    Thanks anseio. That may be what I am looking for also.

    Here is the direct link to the installer and also the manual:

    Index of /krumsick
     
    R-A, Oct 23, 2010
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