Cinnamon Multimedia Keys Issue

My multimedia keys only work in the sound applet in Cinnamon.
Output of uname -a:
Linux WITHHELD 4.0.4-1-ARCH #1 SMP PREEMPT Mon May 18 06:43:19 CEST 2015 x86_64 GNU/Linux
Output of pacman -Q | grep cinnamon:
cinnamon 2.4.8-1
cinnamon-control-center 2.4.2-3
cinnamon-desktop 2.4.2-1
cinnamon-menus 2.4.1-1
cinnamon-screensaver 2.4.2-1
cinnamon-session 2.4.3-2
cinnamon-settings-daemon 2.4.3-1
cinnamon-translations 2.4.4-1
Any ideas? Please and thank you.

Same here. does anyone know how to fix this?

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I have just bought the G500 and I'm getting really annoyed by the keyboard.
It has "great" multimedia keys as the main keys instead of usual F1-F12 keys. To access their functionality you must press Fn+appropriate key. The problem has been described here many times. But no solution works for G500.
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hi Zoka17,
You concern might be similar to this thread
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Changevol - volume management (good for binding multimedia keys)

I wrote this script to work with my laptop's multimedia keys. It requires python, pygtk, and alsa-utils. It is a non-interactive program that modifies the volume and then pops up a little gui notifier similar to programs like keytouch (but much simpler and less bloated). It was designed to work by binding multimedia keys (using programs like xbindkeys or any WM's/DE's keybinding apps) to the script and that is probably the only real convenient use.
Here is what it looks like (pops up in the middle of the desktop on top of everything else). Don't worry about the color of the bar and such, it is programmed with gtk2, so it will inherit whatever your gtk theme looks like:
Here is the script. To use: just dump into a text file called "changevol", chmod +x it, and put it in the PATH somewhere:
#!/usr/bin/env python
import pygtk
import gtk
import gobject
import commands
import sys
import os
import re
import getopt
def err(msg):
print msg
sys.exit(1)
def usage():
print '''
Usage: changevol [options] [argument]
Options:
-i, --increase increase volume by `argument'
-d, --decrease decrease volume by `argument'
-c, --control specify the mixer control by `argument' (default Master)
use only to modify a mixer other than Master
-t, --toggle toggle mute on and off
-s, --status display current volume status without modifying it
-q, --quiet don't display the gtk progressbar, just change the volume
-b, --backlight adjust the backlight using xbacklight
-h, --help display this help message
Note:
Volume increases and decreases won't be exact due to amixer oddities.
sys.exit(0)
class GetVolInfo():
def __init__(self, command):
self.amixeroutput = commands.getoutput(command)
if re.compile("off]$", re.M).search(self.amixeroutput, 1):
self.realvol = "0"
self.endlabel = "Mute"
else:
self.tempvolarray1 = self.amixeroutput.split("[")
self.tempvolarray2 = self.tempvolarray1[1].split("%")
self.realvol = self.tempvolarray2[0]
self.endlabel = self.realvol + " %"
self.percent = float(self.realvol)/100
self.label = "Volume " + self.endlabel
class ProgressBar:
def timeout_callback(self):
gtk.main_quit()
return False
def __init__(self, fraction, label):
self.window = gtk.Window(gtk.WINDOW_POPUP)
self.window.set_border_width(0)
self.window.set_default_size(180, -1)
self.window.set_position(gtk.WIN_POS_CENTER)
timer = gobject.timeout_add(1000, self.timeout_callback)
self.bar = gtk.ProgressBar()
self.bar.set_fraction(fraction)
self.bar.set_orientation(gtk.PROGRESS_LEFT_TO_RIGHT)
self.bar.set_text(label)
self.bar.show()
self.window.add(self.bar)
self.window.show()
#Run through parameters, set variables and such
CONTROL = "Master"
AMIXEROPTION = "unset"
QUIET = "NO"
BACKLIGHT = "NO"
if (len(sys.argv) < 2):
usage()
try:
opts, args = getopt.getopt(sys.argv[1:], "bqhtsc:i:d:", ["backlight" "quiet", "help", "toggle", "status", "control=", "increase=", "decrease="])
except getopt.GetoptError:
err("Incorrect usage, see changevol --help.")
if (len(opts) == 0):
err("Incorrect usage, see --help.")
for opt, arg in opts:
if opt in ("-h", "--help"):
usage()
elif opt in ("-q", "--quiet"):
QUIET = "YES"
elif opt in ("-b", "--backlight"):
BACKLIGHT = "YES"
elif opt in ("-t", "--toggle"):
AMIXEROPTION = "toggle"
elif opt in ("-s", "--status"):
INCREMENT = "0"
AMIXEROPTION = INCREMENT + "%+"
elif opt in ("-c", "--control"):
CONTROL = arg
elif opt in ("-i", "--increase"):
INCREMENT = arg
AMIXEROPTION = INCREMENT + "%+"
elif opt in ("-d", "--decrease"):
INCREMENT = arg
AMIXEROPTION = INCREMENT + "%-"
else:
err("Incorrect usage, see --help")
if (AMIXEROPTION == "unset"):
err("No volume changing action has been dictated. See changevol --help.")
command = "amixer set " + CONTROL + " " + AMIXEROPTION
#Execution
volume = GetVolInfo(command)
if (QUIET == "NO"):
ProgressBar(volume.percent, volume.label)
gtk.main()
if (BACKLIGHT == "YES"):
os.execv('/usr/bin/xbacklight', ['placeholder', '-set', volume.realvol])
Here is the usage synopsis (it can be accessed with changevol --help):
Usage: changevol [options] [argument]
Options:
-i, --increase increase volume by `argument'
-d, --decrease decrease volume by `argument'
-c, --control specify the mixer control by `argument' (default Master)
use only to modify a mixer other than Master
-t, --toggle toggle mute on and off
-s, --status display current volume status without modifying it
-q, --quiet don't display the gtk progressbar, just change the volume
-b, --backlight adjust the backlight using xbacklight
-h, --help display this help message
Note:
Volume increases and decreases won't be exact due to amixer oddities.
Edit: Changed mute handling a bit.
Edit2: Added a -c, --control option for an amixer interface other than Master
Edit3: Added a -s, --status option to just display the current volume status without modifying it
Edit4: Added a -q, --quiet option to not show the progress bar and just change the volume
Edit5: Added a -b, --backlight option to adjust the backlight along with the volume change (someone asked for it, so why the hell not right?)
Last edited by bruenig (2008-02-03 06:43:07)

ralvez wrote:I gave it a spin but every time I get the same answer: "No volume changing action has been dictated."
Can you provide an example of issuing the command using xbindkeys? or even what I should be issuing on the command line? I must be doing something wrong ... and I do not feel like studying the code to figure it out since you can give me the answer just as fast
The usage synopsis is in the first post or available by just doing "changevol" or changevol -h|--help.
But to increase the volume by 5:
changevol -i 5
To decrease the volume by 5:
changevol -d 5
To toggle mute on and off:
changevol -t
If you need to specify a mixer other than "Master" which is the default mixer, you use the -c flag, so say you needed to use the mixer "Front" to increase by 5:
changevol -c Front -i 5
I see there is a problem in the code where it says No volume changing action has been dictated when I want it to say Incorrect usage, see changevol --help. I will try to fix that. Still learning python.
Edit: I have changed it to see if getopts returns no options and then if so print back the Incorrect usage error message. That should do a lot to direct people to the right, direction. I have also, changed the No volume changing action one, to also direct to --help.
Last edited by bruenig (2007-12-31 03:27:37)

How can I stop iTunes from using my multimedia keys on my keyboard?

I use the multimedia keys on my keyboard for WinAmp, which is my primary music player. When iTunes is open it hijacks every one of them. WinAmp has options to enable and disable the use of global hotkeys and multimedia keys. iTunes does not seem to. Is there really no way to get iTunes to stop taking control of my keys? I am using Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit, for the record.

Yep. Don't manually manage.

Multimedia Keys in Awesome Window Manager [SOLVED]

Hey,
I've googled, searched, grepped and scanned about this for weeks, and I think I can't get it working on my own, although I'm sure the right answer is just out there waiting to be found, and one of you brighter minds might just know it already. Right, here's what happens.
I was using openbox, and the keybindings were working just fine. This should probably discard missing symbols or scancodes for the keys, IMHO. Then I switch over to Awesome, and fall in love. The awesome (pun intended) config files by anrxc made it even better, and these days I can't live without my awesome. But I also wanted my volume keys to work. Not like I mind opening a terminal and popping alsamixer... I got 15 of them open all the time anyway. But I still wanted to use the fancy buttons.
The strange thing is, the keys seem to "disappear" as soon as I map them somewhere. I've tried binding them in rc.lua:
awful.key({}, "#121", function () exec("pvol.py -m", false) end),
awful.key({}, "#122", function () exec("pvol.py -c -2", false) end),
awful.key({}, "#123", function () exec("pvol.py -c 2", false) end),
pvol.py is a script (made by anrxc too) that does stuff to the volume and displays a cute gtk progress bar to indicate current volume level. Invoking it from the terminal works fine.
I also tried using xbindkeys:
"pvol.py -m"
XF86AudioMute
"pvol.py -c -2"
XF86AudioLowerVolume
"pvol.py -c 2"
XF86AudioRaiseVolume
But the result was the same. Here's the output of xev with the keys unbound:
KeyPress event, serial 25, synthetic NO, window 0x1600001,
root 0x15a, subw 0x0, time 4706773, (74,267), root:(796,288),
state 0x10, keycode 123 (keysym 0x1008ff13, XF86AudioRaiseVolume), same_screen YES,
XLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XmbLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XFilterEvent returns: False
KeyRelease event, serial 28, synthetic NO, window 0x1600001,
root 0x15a, subw 0x0, time 4706853, (74,267), root:(796,288),
state 0x10, keycode 123 (keysym 0x1008ff13, XF86AudioRaiseVolume), same_screen YES,
XLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XFilterEvent returns: False
KeyPress event, serial 28, synthetic NO, window 0x1600001,
root 0x15a, subw 0x0, time 4712422, (74,267), root:(796,288),
state 0x10, keycode 122 (keysym 0x1008ff11, XF86AudioLowerVolume), same_screen YES,
XLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XmbLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XFilterEvent returns: False
KeyRelease event, serial 28, synthetic NO, window 0x1600001,
root 0x15a, subw 0x0, time 4712534, (74,267), root:(796,288),
state 0x10, keycode 122 (keysym 0x1008ff11, XF86AudioLowerVolume), same_screen YES,
XLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XFilterEvent returns: False
KeyPress event, serial 28, synthetic NO, window 0x1600001,
root 0x15a, subw 0x0, time 4713862, (74,267), root:(796,288),
state 0x10, keycode 121 (keysym 0x1008ff12, XF86AudioMute), same_screen YES,
XLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XmbLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XFilterEvent returns: False
KeyRelease event, serial 28, synthetic NO, window 0x1600001,
root 0x15a, subw 0x0, time 4713878, (74,267), root:(796,288),
state 0x10, keycode 121 (keysym 0x1008ff12, XF86AudioMute), same_screen YES,
XLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XFilterEvent returns: False
As you can see, they respond to the key codes 121. 122, and 123. Going to a console and running showkey, however, gives me the key codes 113, 114, and 115. I've tried mapping both, and the X11 symbols, with the same result. Below, a sample of xev's output when I bind the keys somewhere (out put for a single key, all result in the same output):
FocusOut event, serial 29, synthetic NO, window 0x1600001,
mode NotifyGrab, detail NotifyAncestor
FocusIn event, serial 29, synthetic NO, window 0x1600001,
mode NotifyUngrab, detail NotifyAncestor
KeymapNotify event, serial 29, synthetic NO, window 0x0,
keys: 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
And of course, nothing happens. The same happens whether I bind the keys in awesome or through xbindkeys. I have to admit, I'm pretty much out of ideas. Anyone seen this before?
Last edited by mkaito (2010-06-16 15:06:06)

d2ogch3n wrote:
Here's what I have
-- Multimedia keys
awful.key({ }, "XF86AudioRaiseVolume", function () awful.util.spawn("amixer set Master 2+") end),
awful.key({ }, "XF86AudioLowerVolume", function () awful.util.spawn("amixer set Master 2-") end)
Just to clarify for anyone who comes across this, "%" is needed after the number. It should be:
awful.key({ }, "XF86AudioRaiseVolume", function () awful.util.spawn("amixer set Master 2%+") end),
awful.key({ }, "XF86AudioLowerVolume", function () awful.util.spawn("amixer set Master 2%-") end)
You should also be able to add Mute functionality:
awful.key({ }, "XF86AudioMute", function () awful.util.spawn("amixer set Master toggle") end)
Also, to get rid of the loading cursor, pass false as a second argument to all three of these:
awful.key({ }, "XF86AudioRaiseVolume", function () awful.util.spawn("amixer set Master 2%+", false) end),
awful.key({ }, "XF86AudioLowerVolume", function () awful.util.spawn("amixer set Master 2%-", false) end)
awful.key({ }, "XF86AudioMute", function () awful.util.spawn("amixer set Master toggle", false) end)
The AWM wiki is the source for this:
http://awesome.naquadah.org/wiki/Volume … nd_display

Tecra M10 - Stuck CTRL key issue -- perhaps to do with BIOS?

Hello and thanks for reading.
I recently switched my Tecra M10 to Windows 7 (from XP) and it soon developed the dreaded "stuck CTRL key" issue. This causes the keyboard to behave as if the CTRL key is permanently depressed. Sometimes hitting a combination of keys, or bringing up the onscreen keyboard, temporarily solves the issue, but then it returns.
It seems to be an issue many people have, with no simple solution. I've looked at every thread about it I can find, and tried many things to do with drivers etc. without any success.
So firstly, if anyone knows a remedy that works for this particular machine, I would be very grateful to learn it!
Then, there are two things I've not yet done: update BIOS and disable pinch zoom.
I was looking at the following BIOS update:
http://www.toshiba-asia.com/sg/support/drivers/details/25244
... which is version 3.00 and seems to be most recent. My own version is 1.90.
However version 3.00 is labelled "For PTMB0* ONLY". I don't know what this means or whether it applies to me. Can anyone help? Should I install this BIOS?
For the pinch zoom, I've been told that disabling it does sometimes cure the CTRL problem -- but I can't find any pinch zoom facility on the M10. I suspect it simply doesn't have one. Is that right?
Many thanks for any help you can give.

Hi
> I was looking at the following BIOS update. which is version 3.00 and seems to be most recent. My own version is 1.90.
There are different Tecra M10 models on the market.
Check the labels at the bottom of the unit. There you should find some numbers like for example PTMB0E-01K00LGR
The first 6 characters are important: for example PTMB0E
I assume your notebook belongs to European series.
In such case you should check the Toshiba EU driver page for possible BIOS update.
http://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp
However, on Toshiba EU driver page you will find also the BIOS v3.0 for all European Tecra M10 units.
Anyway, back to the CTRL button issue: guess what, you should connect an external USB keyboard and should check how the CTRL button acts.
In case the USB keyboard would work properly, the CTRL button of internal keyboard is affected and you will need to replace the internal keyboard.
PS: it could be possible that the option "sticky keys" has been enabled. To disable this function, you have to press SHIFT button 5 times in the row.

Multimedia keys are non-functional

I'm currently experiencing a problem with the multimedia keys on the Apple Pro (white) keyboard. The expose keys work; however the brightness, volume up, volume down, mute, and eject keys will not. The said keys will work for a few seconds as OS X is loading up and mounting the drives, but they stop working once the drives are mounted. Right now, I'm using the menu bar eject button. When I click the "Keyboard/Mouse" preferences in the System Settings, I get a perpetual spinning beach ball and I'm forced to restart the computer using the power button. I've tried all of the following without any success:
* replaced existing Apple Pro Keyboard with another of the same
* CommandOption+OR
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* plugged keyboard & mouse into different USB ports
I've had this computer 4+ years and this is a first. I would greatly appreciate any additional suggestions.
Thanks.

Hi Nick, and a warm welcome to the forums!
Could be many things, we should start with this...
"Try Disk Utility
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc that came with your computer, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.
3. Click the First Aid tab.
4. Click the disclosure triangle to the left of the hard drive icon to display the names of your hard disk volumes and partitions.
5. Select your Mac OS X volume.
6. Click Repair. Disk Utility checks and repairs the disk."
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106214
Then Safe Boot from the HD, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, reboot when it finishes.
The usual reason why updates fail or mess things up, or things don't load/run, is if Permissions are not fixed before & after every update, with a reboot... you may get a partial update when the installer finds it doesn't have Permissions to change one obscure little part of the OS, leaving you with a mix of OS versions.
Some people get away without Repairing Permissions for years, some for only days.
If Permissions are wrong before applying an update, you could get mixed OS versions, if Directory is the slightest messed up, who knows!
If many Permission are repaired, or any Directory errors are found, you may need to re-apply some the latest/biggest updates again, or even do an A&I if you have enough free disk space.
The combo update for PowerPC-based Macs...
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx10411comboupdateppc.html
The combo update for Intel-based Macs...
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx10411comboupdateintel.html
Repair Permissions after re-install, then reboot again.
If all the above do not resolve the problem, then it's time for an Archive & Install, which gives you a new OS, but can preserve all your files, pics, music, settings, etc., as long as you have plenty of free disk space...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120

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update the os would do

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Here's my problem. Windows 8 came preinstalled on my computer; however, I accidently deleted the Windows 8 key from the bios and now Windows keeps asking me to enter the correct key. Since there is no longer a sticker with the key included with the computer I have no way of finding the key. Does HP keep a record of the keys tagged to the serial number? Or am I just out of luck?
I called HP Support about this and they told me to get the key off the CDs which were included with the computer. When I told him there were no CDs, he said I had bought a used computer mascarading as new because all of their computers ship with Windows CDs. When I disputed this he said that Microsoft could solve the issue for me. Microsoft said that HP could solve it. Can anyone help me? I'd rather not spend money on buying Windows 8
Thanks in advance,
Mike
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HP does not retain records of the keys issued . HP also does not ship Windows CD's with the computers unless they were specifically ordered. If you have somehow deleted the key then you are out of luck, sorry.
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