Lost Function Key Visualization

I have Lenovo G550 - 2958H2Q
My Function key Visualization are not working.
I turned off my inbuilt bluetooth device by Fn+F5 now now this function is not showing that Visualization.
So, Please halp me to turn on my blutooth device
UtPaL

Hello Richard
When you press FN button the Flash Cards should be shown at the top of the display. If nothing happens you can try to restart Flash Cards. This option you can find under START > All Programs > TOSHIBA > Utilities > Restart Flash Cards.
Please try it. If this will not helps please restart your notebook. Be so nice and post the result.

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Answer for Lost Dim & Brightness not working is simple and was found online.
Go to the device manager - Right click Computer, Select Manage or Properties, Click Device manager.
Click and open Monitor
Double Click and open Generic PNP Monitor
Select Driver Tab and uninstall "Generic PNP Momitor" Driver
At the top of the Device Manager click Action Menu an select Scan for Hardware changes.
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