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    Vaio SZ370P - fn keys wit windows 7

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by soceir, Aug 24, 2009.

  1. soceir

    soceir Newbie

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    Hi,

    I searched this forum for an answer to my questions how to get the FN keys to work under Windows 7 Professional. Is it possible to make it work or do we have to wait for Sony to release new drivers.

    Thanks.

    Soceir
     
    soceir, Aug 24, 2009
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    I am still waiting for Sony.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 24, 2009
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  3. Morizche

    Morizche Notebook Consultant

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    You could try to run the driver that originally worked with your system in compatibility mode.
     
    Morizche, Aug 24, 2009
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  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Tried that, no go!

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 24, 2009
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  5. heavyrain2408

    heavyrain2408 Notebook Guru

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    Try the driver for Vista.
    It works great for my SZ340P. In speed mode, I even can adjust brightness now. Keys S1 and S2 works as well :)
     
    heavyrain2408, Aug 25, 2009
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  6. coolguy

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    Install the Sony shared library, SFEP driver, Nvidia/ Intel (Hybrid) driver, Setting utility series, and Vaio Event service (all Vista) for the Fn keys to work.
     
    coolguy, Aug 25, 2009
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  7. soceir

    soceir Newbie

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    Thanks for your help. Unfortunately I tried everythjing you recommended but it still does not work. I guess I will have to wait for Sony's updates.
     
    soceir, Aug 30, 2009
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  8. coolguy

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    It should work if you had done right.
     
    coolguy, Aug 30, 2009
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  9. soceir

    soceir Newbie

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    Hi,

    Where can I download theSFEP driver, Nvidia/ Intel (Hybrid) driver for SZ370P. The rest I was able to download and install. Only these I was not able to locate. Might be that these are crucial for the FN buttons to work.

    Thank you.
     
    soceir, Sep 11, 2009
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  10. RayStar

    RayStar Notebook Evangelist

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    when you install your new windows there is a certain ORDER in which you are suppose to install these drivers, i think SFEP driver then shared library then sony utilities, and always restart after each driver, then same with the rest, someone posted the order in another thread, if you dont install in proper order FN keys dont work including the S1 and S2
     
    RayStar, Sep 12, 2009
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