IPad 2 and Apple wireless keyboard (function keys not working)...

Hello all,
I just purchased the Apple wireless keyboard to use with an iPad 2. It pairs fine and I can type away but none of the function keys work (brightness, volume etc). Anyone have any ideas? I think these worked fine on earlier keyboard models.
All help gratefully accepted,
Irlandés
P.S. I'm running iOS 4.3.4 (8K2)

Lrlandés-
I never tried my function keys before, but most are working under iOS 4.3.5.  I get no response for F3, F4, F5 or F6.  I suspect those may be App-specific.
What model keyboard is yours?  Mine is MC184LL/A, according to the box it came in.
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