having trouble with function keys on SONY laptop please help?
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Try going to Sony's support website to download the current applicable drivers for your laptop.
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First thing I would do is swap the keyboard as a test.\n\nYou may have a bad pin if its a PS2 type connector \n\nThe site below states this in a fix for their MB \n\n"Fixed DMI event logging: logging error when keyboard not functional. "
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How long has this been going on?  Did you change anything or install any software prior to the problem surfacing?  Have you been surfing any warez sites?\n\nSomething is interfering with your keyboard.  You've done all the right things to date so I'd suggest that you look for something in the system itself.  Some process is messing things up.  When you hold down the shift key, the process eventually dies, releasing the keyboard for normal use.\n\nMy first inclination would be a keystroke logger or other spyware.  Install Spybot Search & Destroy and Windows Defender.  Update the defs and run a full scan with both products.  With luck, you'll find something and can remove it.
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It may be that your keyboard settings need changing to UK. Go to control panel to do this or it might be that the keys are stuck or dirty, if so take them off carefully with a knife and clean.
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Contact Microsoft and have them reissue you another key.  Follow the instructions on the telephone
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Try getting the buttons out (very very carefully), & clean the keyboard a bit. If that doesn't work, there's not much else you can do.\n\nAlternatively, you can use the 'Charachter Map' to type.\nTo get there go to ---> Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Charachter Map
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Try using the keyboard, it seems to work for me.
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Type 20ac, and then press ALT+X \n\nI think... try it! Good luck
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>_> That was a real question?!\n\nOK, almost all laptops have a Fn or Function key, and the IOP,JKL,and BNM< keys work as a keypad when the Fn key is pressed.
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There was a big discussion about this online at: \nhttp://www.xmfan.com/viewtopic.php?t=54900 \n\nThe conclusion was that it is easier to get the keyboard repaired. You can "In the device manager you should be able to disable the drivers for the built in keyboard. Do this only if you are using a external usb keyboard!" but it would have to be done every time the computer was turned on. \n\nADDED: Note - I just went into my Gateway laptop device manager and it will not allow me to disable the keyboard.
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In Windows, press Alt+3 (and let go). The three has to be on the numeric pad (on the right side of the keyboard), and num lock doesn't matter.\n\n☺☻♥♪♫
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i think you need to fix your E key.\n\ntry DHS if  it's really important though.
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Make sure you're tapping (not holding down on) the DEL key the ENTIRE time of startup - don't wait too late.  Also, try a wired PS/2 keyboard if yours is wireless or USB.  Take a look at the resource below.
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Well and Fn Key is usually found in a Laptop. what ver. of windows does ur laptop recommend? try insalling it from your CD that the company gave it to you. \nUsually those key dont work if you've changed to a newer or older ver. of windows. but in anycase your brigthness and contrast should work anyhow with the Fn keys!
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On your keyboard, there should be some keys marked with blue lettering.  You need to push the FN (Function Key) and the Key marked with LCD on it.  This will switch the video mode.  You might also try checking the BIOS Setup, there may be an option that also allows you the switch the video mode.
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Try this:  Go to "start" "programs""accessories"\n"accesibility" then "onscreen keyboard."  They may have a solution for you there.\n\nGood Luck
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C and either F12, F11 or F10. One of those combos works. Repeatedly press it on startup and you should get there.