Fn keys are not working

Hi.

In order to use the Function keys, download and install the two Applications mentioned below:

1) Sony Shared Library:

http://s02.download.sony.com/US/pc/SOASSL-10133900-US.EXE

2) Sony Notebook Utilities:

http://s02.download.sony.com/US/pc/SOOOTH-41300000-XP.EXE

Once you have downloaded both the Applications, install them and restart the Computer for the settings to take effect.

Once you have restarted the Computer, you should be able to use the Function Keys.

Hope this helps.

Please feel free to contact for further assistance.

Thank you.

Suresh

i,

It depends how you reinstalled the OS in the computer, was it using the recovery discs or retail XP disc. Using recovery discs if you are installing, everything should work fine. This scenario may occur if you have used a retail OS disc to reinstall the OS.

Anyways try the below mentioned troubleshooting steps:

Install the Original Video Driver from the below link:

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNTX650PB&upd_id=2149&os_id=7

After this install Origial VAIO Event Sevices:

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNTX690P&upd_id=1975&os_id=7

Then, install VAIO Event Service Update.

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNTX650PB&upd_id=2287&os_id=7

At last, install the AV Mode Utility app:

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNTX650PB&upd_id=2040&os_id=7

Install the drivers in the same order, this should work. VAIO Event Services take cares about the FN keys, after installing all these drivers, restart the computer and check if the VAIO Event Service is running at the startup.

Thanks!!!!

Hi,
To enable the Fn keys functionality, you need to install the "Vaio Event Service" and "Sony Utility Series"
They are available to download as part of a package from the Sony website. Here is the link:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNNR160E&upd_id=3262&os_id=28

Regards,
Purito

the function keys doesnt need any extra driver.

but if you want to use tha additional features of function key like save, load, close and many more then you can get the software directly from official website of sony. alternativel you can download hotkeycontrol xp by which you can reconfigure you keyboard to add extra feature and options

make sure you have all the latest and updated drivers installed for windows XP.

The solution is as follows, which worked for me:

- Install Windows 7
- let it update all the drivers that it needs to
- Install additional Sony drivers that you need (XP drivers work just fine, but make sure to install them in Administrator mode, so, Run as Administrator), such as camera, fingerprint scanner, etc
- Install the Notebook Control Device Driver (without this the other software does nothing)
- Sony Utilities DLL
- Sony Shared Library

* restart computer *

- Sony Video Shared Library
- SUS (Setting Utility Series)

* restart computer *

- VES (VAIO Event Service)

After this one the Fn keys will start to work. The S1 and S2 keys don't work due to something to do with UAC (but I don't need them anyway)

- VAIO Control Centre (will allow you to change what the S1 and S2 keys do, even though you can't use them :) )

That's it and it worked for me.

You will have a tough time, but there is a Sony XP utility driver out there that will take care of your problem. I do not have it, but know it is available. Here are some that I have found for you.

Hot Keys
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/Vaio/Hotkey/
Memorysticks
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/Vaio/MemStick/MSD_Sny_1020.zip
other driver for other model memory stick
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/Vaio/MemStick/MSD_52217.zip
Others
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/Vaio/PowerPanel/

I hope you can find what you are looking for in one of these.

Drivers for the VAIO can be found here:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/select-system.pl?DIRECTOR=DRIVER

1. Under option 2 select Computers - Notebook
2. Click Continue
3. Either use Option 1 to auto detect your laptop or use option 3 and select the series (VGN-CS)
4. For model find the full model number
5. Click Continue

The next screen will have all the relevant drivers for your laptop.

I suggest that you install the Sony Shared Library first and then install the following drivers & software to resolve the issue. I have provided a link* to download and isntall the drivers & software: Sony Shared Library for Microsoft Windows XP: http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNFJ170&upd_id=1846&os_id=7 Sony Notebook Utilities: http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNFJ170&upd_id=2002&os_id=7 Sony Notebook Control Device Driver: http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNFJ170&upd_id=1775&os_id=7

you can,t b,coz the system is based on vista thats y u,ve to reboot with vista and can,t b installed xp pro ok-doky