Fn Key not working on vista (model - Satellite A215-S6816)

For some reason my Fn keys does not work on my laptop. When presses, the light comes on but the little window that pops up is no where to be found. I have used my recovery CD the download TVAP, it did now work, tried the utility online ( Toshiba Value Added Package for Windows Vista (v1.1.14 r3; 03-05-2008; 79M), that did not work, tried Toshiba Assist for Windows Vista (v2.01.05; 09-18-2007; 3M), that also did not work. I am not sure of what's going on. Can someone please help me with getting my Fn keys to work? I am game for any suggestions.
Thanks.

Try this Toshiba Flash Cards Support Utility for Windows Vista.

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