Function key doesn't work - ASUS Computers & Internet

Function keys are special keys used for assigning program shortcuts and specialty tasks to the keyboard.
They are located at the top of most keyboards and labeled "F1" through "F12."
Some keyboards may only feature 10 function keys, while others may have as many as 18. These keys often go unutilized by the average computer user, but they may have very important tasks for some users, which can lead to problems when the keys do not respond.
Fixing nonresponsive or malfunctioning function keys is quite simple, and should only take a few minutes.

Connect your keyboard to your computer, and power it up.
Open a program that uses the function keys such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel. Check your keyboard for an "F-Lock" or "Function Lock" key.
This key is used to toggle function-key support; when it is toggled on, the function keys will not work.
Press the "F-Lock" key and then try using a function key in the selected program. "F1" is a good key to test, because it is set to open a "Help" document in all Microsoft software.
If the key does not work, press the "F-Lock" key a second time, and test the keys again.
If the keys still do not work and you are running the Windows 7 operating system, you may need to install a "hotfix" from Microsoft to fix the key functionality.
Navigate to the link entitled "Microsoft Support: Some Function Keys do not Work Correctly." (See Below.)
Some function keys or keyboard shortcuts do not work correctly on a computer that is running Windows 7
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975741
Resolve unexpected Function (F1 - F12) or other special key behavior on a Microsoft keyboard
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894513
Click on "View and request hotfix downloads" located beneath the title of the article to access the Microsoft Hotfix database.
Agree to the terms and conditions, then download the hotfix.
When the download is finished, run the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
You may need to restart your computer after the installation is complete.
Your function keys should now work properly.

Hi There,
Do you mean that the keyboard is not working as in, let's say the "enter" key doesn't function, or other keys do not function?
Or do you mean that there are specialized keys (usually media keys) on your netbook that don't seem to function?
If it's the latter, download the media keys application provided by the manufacturer here - http://support.gateway.com/us/en/emac/product/default.aspx?modelId=2262
If the former - purchase a new keyboard. Replacing a keyboard is fairly easy on netbooks and requires little to no skill other than unscrewing four to eight screws. - http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Acer-Emachines-eM350-EM-350-NAV51-NAV50-SERIES-NETBOOK-US-keyboard-/160655260194

LOL, wifi does not work off a network cable. The network cable is used for a local connection to a modem or router. Wifi doesn't not require a cable. Did it use to work? Have you checked on both sides of the laptop and in front of the laptop to make sure you have not turned the wifi switch off if there is one? Have you checked to make sure you have not hit the FN (Function Key) + (F1 thru F12 function key) that toggles the wifi on an off? When you Press the FN key and hold it down while pressing the Function Key that corresponds to toggling the wireless normally it will display on the screen Wireless On or Wireless Off. The correct key should have a wireless signal icon like )))) on it. That's the key you want to hit while holding the FN key.

There could be a couple of reasons it doesn't work. First, it could be defective.
Next, you could have turned it off. In some computers there is a little button near the touchpad that if pushed turns the pad off. There is also a Function key-special function combo that if pushed together turns the pad off or on. Most likely you have turned it off by mistake.
You just push the Fn key plus the special function key that has a little icon on it that represents the pad/mouse.
That should do it.

Hi,
There is Fn key that is used to enable or disable the touch-pad

It changes from laptop brand to other,
Try Fn + F6 ( A symbol on the F-key indicates the proper function key.

Please tell us your results.
Good Luck

The "Fn" key is a function key, it works with the top row of F1 to F12 keys.
By pressing and holding down the "Fn" key, then pressing one of the top
row "F" keys,

I'v provided a link for you to go to for the full list of "F" functions and what they
do for you as well as how to operate them on your Toshiba Laptop.


http://www.ehow.com/list_5941452_laptop-keyboard-functions.html

http://support.acer.com/acerpanam/Manuals/acer/2011/ServiceGuides/SG_Aspire_Z5700_Z5710_20100907.pdf
If the keyboard doesn't have a Fn key often the Scroll Lock key is used, try Scr Lk + Down arrow to dim the display.
The manual indicates and Fn Key to the right of the Left Alt Key but that doesn't mean you have that keyboard eitther

My Vaio model is VGN-FS840 and after I formatted by laptop, my function key is not working, what shall I do to make it run? Can I download the driver? is it available in websites?

Hello,
The Fn keys are usually used with other keys for different functions. Like it is used with the up arrow key to increase the brightness of your display. Fn alone doesn show up anything.
If you meant that Fn key along with other keys dint work, then reinstall your keyboard driver. This might help.


~regards,
Jegan

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