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    Shortcut buttons and function buttons are disabled.

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mandark, Jan 24, 2008.

  1. mandark

    mandark Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have formatted my laptop (VGN-B99GP) and installed VISTA in it. previously sony has provided me Win XP. the problem that i have got is... sound and everything are ok. but am not able to use the shortcut buttons and function button that is provided on laptop. i remember previously when i pres those button some sony application use to open stating "shortcut button is being pressed" pelase let me know what software needs to be installed for this.. i tried checking sony.com.au site but i am not able to find any downloads over there. please suggest me what application (sony) needs to be installed for activating those buttons.

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    Mandark
     
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    Q: Nothing happens when I try to use the Function Keys on my VAIO? How do I get them to work again?


    Q: Nothing happens when I try to use the Function Keys on my VAIO? How do I get them to work again?
    A: To get the Function Keys working again, you will need to reinstall the HotKey utility. This is available on the last disc of your recovery CD set. You may also need to run the setup program found in the Sony Shared Library and Sony Utilities DLL folders, also found on the last disc in the recovery set.
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    From here.

    Best I can do, sorry. :(
     
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    vespoli, Jan 24, 2008
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