Function keys not functioning.....

After I installed OS X Lion on my MacBook Pro the function keys at the top of my keyboard no longer function normally. Most of them do nothing when pressed except the volume keys, the volume down switches to spaces and the volume up key brings up the dashboard. The other keys have no action. The workaround that I have found so far is to actually press the fn key while executing the commands. I do not know if there is a setting in the system preferences or what but this is getting to be very annoying. Anyone else having this problem? If so does anyone know how to fix this?

I am having the same issues with some of my F keys. Just purchased my first MAC (long time Windower ;-), so I'm still finding my way around. I have Lion, and was thinking, are some of the F keys not functioning because Lion does that funtion a different way? I will post it here if I find your answer.
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Any help here is apprecited. My function (Fn) key is refusing to work at all. None of the special features are able to be used. I've checked all my drivers, and followed the instructions in the User Guide, but some of the options described in the guide are even showing on my computer.
I'd love for some help on this issue, as the computer is pretty worthless right now.

Hi Jamesbjenkins,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
As per the query we understood that you are facing issue with keyboard function keys not working on your ThinkPad E545.
Is the system updated with all the latest drivers and application? To confirm with I request you to run ThinkVantage system update tool. This will search for all the required drivers and application for your system and will update.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Hemanth Kumar
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The keyboard for my iMac 9, 1 got wet and is not working correctlly. Delete,return, and some other keys not functioning. In all caps including numerals. I've left it to dry for a few days but still will not work. Computer now in Safe boot mode and I c

The keyboard for my iMac 9, got wet and is not working correctly. Delete ,return, and some other keys not functioning. In all caps including numerals. I've left it to dry for a few days but still will not work. Computer now in Safe boot mode and I can't login due to all caps and numbers being symbols. Is there anything I can do?

Buy a replacement keyboard. They're only $50-65 USD.
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FRM-41009: Function key not allowed. Press %s for list of valid keys.

FRM-41009: Function key not allowed. Press %s for list of valid key.
What is reason for this message, and how can we suppress it. Where should I set the system.message_level to suppress this message.

The reason is you press a key that cannot be used, e.g. duplicate record cannot be used in enter query mode.
You cannot suppress this message, even with message_level 25. If you code this for key-duprec, you will still get the message:
:system.message_level := 25;
duplicate_record;Forms intercepts the error at a very early stage. Even this didn't suppress the message:
if :system.mode = 'ENTER-QUERY' then
null;
else
duplicate_record;
end if;

Enter key not functioning pls i need to resume backing,enter key not function another option pls.

Enter key not functioning pls i need to resume back,enter key not function another option pls hp mini laptop.

Hello Damyanology,
If your enter key is not working but you have to use it, you can bring up the on screen keyboard, and that will allow you to use enter.
Here is a link to open the on screen keyboard.
Go into device manager and uninstall the keyboard and restart the computer. This should reinstall the driver to correct the problem.
Here is a link to uninstall in device manager.
Let me know if this helps.

X240 F8 Wifi function (fn) key not working

Hi guys,
Just wondering if you guys have the same problem with the F8 wifi switch function key not working?
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Hi Tomlaulau,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
I’m sorry to hear that you are facing the issue with Wifi on ThinkPad X240.
This kind of issue occurs when there is error in the Power Management application. Hence we request you to check with updating the Power Management application from the drivers page.
If your system is installed with Windows 7 OS, then you have to install both Power Management and Power Manager Application.
Below is the link to enter the downloads page and install exact Power Management application accordingly, please click on "Select Product" then in "QUICK PATH" enter the MTM no. select the exact model.
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/default.page#
Hope this helps. Do post back if issue persists!
Best regards,
Hemanth Kumar
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Satellite L850 - Special function key not working properly

Hi Everyone,
I had Satellite L850 (pskg8a-07f001) running windows 8 64 bite for just 2 months.
Just within this week, the special function key not working, each time I start the pc, i have to go into toshiba desktop assist then function key then click ok, it will working.
But the touch pad has been set as enabled, also under keyboard setting has been set as special function mode. But don't know why each time start the pc have to go into function key box then click ok.
When I bought it everything is ok, i can use the special function key to turn up and down the volume and disable wireless...etc
Please advise. Thks a lot!

Take a look here:
Function key changes in Satellite and Qosmio 800 series
http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/TSB2903E00000R01.htm
You can use the traditional FN + F key mode or just an F key mode.
This can be enabled and disabled in BIOS or the HWSetup
In BIOS go to Advanced -> System configuration -> Function key mode
This mode can be changed
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FRM-41009 error - function key not allowed ?

Folks,
I don't know what object or item in my form is causing the "FRM-41009" error - "function key not allowed".
I have a simple button which (when pressed) inserts records into a table, then does a commit. That insert statement is NOT the problem because an older version of my application does not give me this error.
Does this mean that I have a trigger somewhere that's reacting on a COMMIT ??? Any ideas...sorry so vague on this one, but I can't pinpoint the problem.
Thanks,
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It's definitely my COMMIT statement that's causing the error in my form.
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FRM 41009: Function Key not allowed

On a button I have
ENTER_QUERY;
I get "FRM 41009: Function Key not allowed" on the message line,when I press the button. Although it works. How can I suppress the error message?
In the pre-form trigger I set :system.message_level:='20';
But it does not suppress this. Any workaround? Thx for your help.
null

Hi
You have to put the message level > 25.
Here what you can found in help section:
FRM-41009: Function key not allowed. Press %s for list of valid keys.
Cause: You pressed a function key that is not allowed in this environment.
Action: Press [Show Keys] to determine which function key you should have pressed.
Level: >25
Type: Error
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All keyboard shortcut keys not functioning

I'm sorry if this is the wrong place for this...
I have installed OSX 10.6, everything runs great...but I cannot use any shortcut keys, not even the simple select and copy functions work. I can still do these things through the edit menu, but it's a pain!
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Function key not allowed error??

Hi i have a member form which has text items and radio buttons corresponding to their details. I have a button where the user clicks and the button displays an LOV of members. When i select a member, after pressing ok on the button i get an error message saying:
FRM-41009: FUNCTION KEY NOT ALLOWED. PRESS CTRL+F1 FOR LIST OF VALID KEYS.
can someone tell me why this is occuring after i have selected a record from my LOV and pressed OK?? What should do to resolve this??

You'd better have a text item (lets its name be my_text_item) that have a button (named SEARCH_MEMBER_LOV_BUTTON). you want to click on button and a LOV (named SEARCH_MEMBER_LOV)displays. you select a member from the list whose value come in the my_text_item.
Double-click on my_text_item for property palatte. scroll down to List of Values LOV section. here you will see List of Values property. to assign the LOV select SEARCH_MEMBER_LOV from the list of values.
That all!

Command, option, ctrl, fn keys not working

thanks to a visiting dog who got tangled up the power adapter my laptop ended up on the floor, wide open with the keyboard popped out. I have inspected the connector cable and it looks OK to the naked eye. I disconnected the keyboard cable and re-connected.
When using an external USB keyboard all keys function normally. When using the built-in keyboard the only keys not working are the command, option, ctrl and fn keys. I have restored modifier keys to default (I had never changed them) but this did not help. I also toggled the "use F1-F12 to control..." option in the keyboard preferences to no avail and have restored keyboard shortcuts to no avail.
Is my keyboard shot? Is the a pref file I might delete?

Hi, Mel. If the external keyboard works properly, I'm afraid you have to figure your built-in KB has been dogged to death. I hope the pet owner will do the right thing by you. I also hope the KB is all that was damaged. How are your adapter cord, plug, and DC-In port? Does your battery still charge OK?
Whenever anything visits my house that's active, inattentive, and built low to the ground, my Powerbook runs on battery power only. I haven't seen one yet, but the new magnetically-connected, easily- and harmlessly-detached MacBook Pro AC adapters sound like a superb idea to me. Too bad our PBs can't use 'em.

Ideapad u510 space key not working

I've had my Ideapad U510 for a few months now and just recently I've had trouble with the spacbar. When I type normally, it wont space and i have to hit it unusually hard.
Is there a way to take the key off and clean under it to maybe solve the problem or is there another solution?

hi bylliebee,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
Based on your description that you have to press it hard for it to function indicates a Hardware concern,
With checking the keys you can check this youtube Video on how the keys will come off,
'I was not able to find a demo for specific Lenovo key"
(Note: keyboard used here is not Exactly Lenovo it just shows how the Keyboard key mechanism works and how it can be removed, If you're not comfortable doing it, please don't.)
If you need a single key replacement you can check this site
You can also call Lenovo Technical Support for Warranty concern about the issue.
Best Regards
Solid Cruver
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Fatal Error During Solution Center Install - "Key Not Valid for Specified State"

I have encountered an error while trying to install HP Solution Center for my J6480 All-In-One. The software I'm installing is "OJJ6400_Full_10.exe"
I can get past the installation option selections (i.e., the screens that allow selection of which components you want installed) as well the online check for updates to the software. However, shortly after that I get a fatal error the full text of which are:
Error Situation Code: 23551631
The following lines were retrieved from the installation error logs.
Now Launching=X:\hpzmsi01.exe -m dot4wrp "-*"
".\autorun_network.inf" "-networkonly" -| XXX -f X:\DIVins??.DAT
Error message received: Key not valid for use in specified state.
X:\cioum32.msi failed with return code 1603
MSIInstall() failed with 1603
Exit code=1603
Your help is appreciated. Thanks.

Hey @redleader74,
At this time I am going to have you unlock the hidden System Administrator Account and attempt an install under there. Ideally, if everything installs fine you should be able to log back into your normal User Account and the complete software and driver package for your HP Officejet J6480 All-in-One Printer will be installed and functional. Can I please have you follow the steps below.
Step 1: Uninstall Drivers:
Click on your Start menu
Select All Programs
Select the HP folder
Select your HP Officejet
Select Uninstall
Please follow any onscreen prompts to complete the uninstall. Once the uninstall is complete please proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Clear Temp Files:
Click on your Start menu
In the 'search programs and files' box located right above Start after you click on it, type %temp% and hit enter on your keyboard
When the Temp folder opens, select Ctrl + A at the same time on your keyboard. Everything in this folder will now highlight.
Select the 'delete' button on your keyboard. The Temp folder contains temporary internet files. No actual files or folders on your computer will be affected by deleting the Temp files. Should a Temp file still be used than you will automatically get the pop up to 'skip' that item.
Close the Temp folder once it is emptied
Right click the Recycling Bin on your desktop and select Empty Recycling Bin
Step 3: Unlock System Administrator Account:
Click on your Start menu and under the 'search programs and files' box type CMD
CMD will populate as a search option above, just right click on it and 'run as administrator'
Once CMD (Command Prompt) opens, type net user administrator /active:yes and hit enter
Next, close CMD and restart your computer
When your computer comes on log into the new Account that should show. It will be called Administrator and will not have a password on it.
If your computer automatically logs into your account after restart than go to your start menu click the arrow beside 'shutdown' and choose 'switch user'. Now log into the Administrator Account we just unlocked
Step 4: Install Device:
Under the Administrator Account please click here to download the latest drivers for your printer.
Once the website opens select the Download button on the top left
Once the download is complete please follow the onscreen instructions to install your printer
Once the installation is complete, please test the functions of your HP Officejet to ensure that everything is functioning properly now. If everything installs fine, log out of the Administrator Account and back into your normal User Account. All the Software and Drivers for your product should show installed now on your Account. Once you're logged into your User Account please test your HP Officejet again to verify that your print and scan functions are still working.
If everything works fine, you will want to Hide the Administrator Account.
Go to your Start menu and under the 'search programs and files' box type CMD
CMD will populate as a search option above, just right click on it and 'run as administrator'
Once CMD (Command Prompt) opens, type net user administrator /active:no and hit enter
Next, close CMD and restart your computer
Please let me know if these steps resolve your issue. Good luck!
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HT4623 Lock key not working properly

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