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    SZ6 series: Installing Vista 64 bit - FN keys not working?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by MxMoney, Apr 8, 2009.

  1. MxMoney

    MxMoney Notebook Consultant

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    I have an SZ691 trying to go from Vista Business 32 to 64 bit. Everything but FN, Graphics switching, and S1 S2 keys work fine. 64 bit is very stable and fast but I would like everything to work and also be able to load from Sony restore disc. The thread about ABR may help too. Anyone have any idea how to get FN working? I think the video camera works but the Viao software won't recognize it, strange?

    It would be nice if we could "STICKY" all 64 bit OS threads. Here are some that I have read.

    64bit Vista & no drivers for SZ series

    [Drivers & Software] Only the Newest versions!

    Sony SZ Series Vista Drivers Mirror Hosting

    Sony Viao 64 Bit Support Site

    SZ7 Vista 64 bit guide (all but Bluetooth and Webcam working)

    How to Enable Intel VT and AHCI on a Napa/Santa Rosa platform Phoenix BIOS Vaio laptop

    Success - swapping Sprint for Verizon

    Sony Recovery Disc Cracked!! Feels like heaven... :)

    Windows 7 Build 7000 on my Vaio SZ680

    SZ - Make your own Vista ISO with integrated drivers
     
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  3. MxMoney

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    That is a great link to add to the list but it only confirms that FN keys don't work with 64 bit. I thank you for trying to help.. That post links to one of the links above ... and I'm spint :).
     
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    hey, you have to read down to my post(post #5) for that link i gave you. I have vista ultimate x64 and i DO have FN and several other things working just fine. i even give you the order in which the utilities must be installed. check it out again bud and good luck. http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=363862
     
    dz2k, Apr 10, 2009
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    dz2k:
    Is your camera working too?

    I don't know how to install the .... driver...
    I found a driver but when I "updated the driver" (unknown device) I got an error-message "device could not be started (code 10) "...


    Thanks in advance
     
    kesandal, Apr 11, 2009
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    Hey kesandal! I didnt configure my laptop to have a camera. I did look for a Sony Visual Communication Camera driver(assuming you have a sz6 model) so check out this post for a SZ6 SVCC driver: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=222729 and Also be sure to read the readme file in the webcam driver folder and follow the instructions
     
    dz2k, Apr 11, 2009
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