Satellite L55-B5276 Function Key lock

I would like the function keys to default to F1-F12 rather than the video/playback/audio controls. I have looked around in the Toshiba utilities and have been unable to find something that would switch the default, like with my previous Satellite laptops. How do I accomplish this function?

Satellite L55-B5276
See System Settings on p. 114 of your User's Guide. The Keyboard tab has the setting you're looking for.
-Jerry

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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
Also be sure that Function Button option is enabled too

Satellite L850 - 13N - Function keys ("FN") doesn't work

Hello,
I have Toshiba Satellite L850-13N with Windows 7 x64. The problem is that my function keys doesn't work. Could someone write me which drivers i need to install ?
PS. sorry for my english :)
Thanks for the help.

What you need is Flash card utility and this utility is part of Toshiba VAP. As as*** already wrote reinstall VAP.
Remove preinstalled version from the system, restart your notebook and install latest version that you can find on Toshiba download page - http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp
I hope this will help you.
Post some feedback.

Function Key Lock

To change the brightness on my T430, I need to press the FN key + F8/F9, is there any way to lock the FN key so that if I want to change brightness I just have to press F8/F9?
Sorry if this has been asked before but I tried searching to no avail.

'afternoon.
disclaimer: these steps work on my X220. your T430 BIOS screens should be largely similar if not identical.
- boot to your BIOS and select Keyboard/Mouse from the Config menu.
- toggle Fn Key Lock to Enabled.
- save and reboot.
in Windows now, you'll be able to press the Fn key, release, and press the desired Fx key. ie no need for Fn+Fx key combo'ing. by pressing Fn twice it locks the effect for the current Windows session. now, pressing the Fx key does not require any Fn key-press. it just executes the function.
note, though that the Fn key double-press lock effect doesn't survive a system reboot. I haven't tested whether it survives system standby or hibernation.
hth a bit.
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Toshiba Satellite A100-912 Function Keys

Hi there,
Was anyone able to use function keys with any Satellite A100 ? Or at least control the brightness of LCD ?
Thx
Last edited by Eragon (2007-04-16 11:07:05)

Hi Eragon,
I have been having a lot of trouble with my Toshiba Satellite A50, but I have nearly got things working.
Here are some steps you should go through.
1) Update your kernel to 2.6.20-7 (sudo pacman -Sy kernel26)
2) Install acpi (sudo pacman -S acpi acpid)
3) Set the acpi daemon to run at startup (sudo nano /etc/rc.conf and add acpid to your daemons)
4) In the rc.conf file, add toshiba_acpi to the MODULES=() section.
5) Restart, OR manually sudo /etc/rc.d/acpid start and sudo modprobe toshiba_acpi
6) Download, install and configure FnFX
Other tips:
- acpi_listen is a good tool to use for monitoring / setting up function keys
- use dmesg if modprobing doesn't work to try and find errors
- the program 'keytouch' is good for keys (so I am told, I am trying to use it, but having difficulty doing everything I want. It looks as thought it should be easy so you may have more luck)
- there is a great guide in the gentoo wiki for setting up media keys (just googe linux media keys and you will probably find it)
- forums and the IRC are your friend. i am greatful to all the people who helped me setting up my laptop

Satellite L305D-S5895 - Functions keys and WLan don't work with Win XP

Hi,
first sorry for my english
I bought a Toshiba Satellite l305d s5895, with winXP, because I need software, but the function keys doesn't works.
So I need a driver, but i can't find it, and the internet wireless doesn't work.

>Where would one find this special XP BIOS?
In my opinion there is problem because most threads here are about European notebook models. so then come question from US. Toshiba Europe and Toshiba US don't work together and every of them is responsible for own models and offer support for country specific notebook models.
So here in Europe Toshiba has for most models offered two BIOSes. One was already on the Vista delivered notebooks. On download page Toshiba has offered BIOS for WXP. in most cases it was version 5.xx and this BIOS was designed to support Toshiba specific tools and utilities. For example, full FN keys functionality was available with this WXP BIOS only.
So if someone of you have US notebook model they should see how to find the solution with Toshiba US or US forum under http://community.compuserve.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=ws-laptop&redirCnt=1
Bye and good luck!

Satellite A350-13a - function keys isn't working

I have Satellite A350-13A. I installed Windows 7 from 2 weeks.
The function keys isn't working although I installed the Toshiba value added package which is responsible for activating function keys.
What the solution for this problem?

Hi buddy,
I agree with the users above. Value Added Package installation is not enough, because you need Flash Cards Support Utility as well.
You can download it here:
http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com > Support & Downloads > Download Drivers
After this tool, your FN keys should start work In my case it worked! :)

Toshiba Satellite C850-F12S Function Keys not working

I recently formatted my laptop after the OS was corrupted by a virus and reinstalled windows 7 but now my Function keys that enable me to adjust brightness, volume and turn on wireless are not functioning, They only work when in BIOS setup and even when I tried to enable them to be standard F1-12 or special function keys they still dont work after starting windows. This computer has no flash cards for toshiba and i dont know which drivers to look for for this specific model. I also lost toshiba eco-utility and its player. How do i get all this back without losing my data?I have partitioned my hard disk.

Hi Eldorado
Thanks for your suggestion. Have done as you said but still have the problem.
I've managed to get rid of the TouchED error dialogue by uninstalling the Touchpad on/off utility, but I can't get the function keys to work again. The problem appears to be that the Common Modules drivers are not reinstalling properly - the software (thotkey.exe) that operates these has to be within this. I have tried extracting the cab files for the Common Modules but nothing with let me into Toshiba's cab files to see if they are there so that I can copy them across manually.
I can live without the function keys on my machine, but this is a pain - especially when I'm sure the problem has a simple solution.
Cheers
David

Satellite P870-335 - Function key actions not visible

Hi
I have a P870-335 in which I placed a SSD disk and installed Windows 8 Pro (now 8.1) and was able to get most devices working with the drivers that I found by the Toshiba autodetect program.
However one of the items still missing is that I can not see/control the functions that are on the Function keys, (like swichting Bluetooth/Wireless). I know from my previous Toshiba laptop that at the moment I press the Fn key I see a OSD that show me the options and the status of them.
I cant find which software I have to install in order to restore this functionality. Somebody got a hint/link for me?
Assume that this software is also available for Windows 8(.1) Pro?
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Hi Keany,
I already had found that option because I would like to use directly the standard F1/F12 functions and not the special functions (as default setting by Toshiba). When I want to change for example brightness I now press Fn+ F2 (brightness down) or Fn + F3 (brightness up).
The Fn+ F12 key nicely toggles the WiFi on or Off. I now understand that the way Toshiba displays this is not the same as with Windows 7?
However I still have difficulties on how to switch on/off Bluetooth, that in my memory was done using the same functionkey (+Fn) ? I can't get it on.
I there someone who can tell me? At the moment I only see 2 states when toggling with Fn+ F12, WiFi on or WiFi off.

Satellite A200-1AX function key not working

Hey all
i installed XP a few weeks back and updated the bios to the xp version
I didn't like it and i went back to vista but now my function doesn't work.
I press it and press the screen brightness key but the controls don't show up anymore and i have to manually use it with my mouse or through the mobility center
is it because of the bios? I downloaded the new vista bios and now it says that rom space is full and quits
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Hi
The problem is that you need to update the BIOS to the XP version if you want to use all the notebook features on this notebook.
After the installation of XP you have to update the BISO XP and then you have to install all the available Toshiba XP drivers and utilities.
This should helps.

Function keys failing to work on my Satellite C855-1GN

I have a Toshiba Satellite C855-1GN that I received as a gift for Christmas.
I just it for all my college work but I noticed my function keys had switched round.
Usually when I hold FN, it's for the f1-f12 but suddenly it's the other way round and it's for whatever the key is (e.g. brightness, etc).
Now this seems simple, but I found that hardly the case..
I've been into the BIOS and I have checked the settings and changed them multiple times but even set to special function settings, it fails to work.
I've been on the HWsetup and checked them but again, even set to special function, it's failing to work.
I've tried various keyboard shortcuts suggested by people 'cause of the fn key being 'locked' or however they described it but still i cannot seem to figure out what happened and how to change it back.
I can't stand my laptop being like this as i just got used to it and use the other keys a LOT more than the F keys.
Please can someone help me?

Hey, thanks for the link, i managed to solve my problem simply by restoring my computer to a couple hours earlier and now it's working fine.
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Satellite A135-S4527 - Drivers needed & Function Keys do not work

Hello,
I have a Satellite A135-S4527. But, when I got this computer it was without a recovery disk / Vista Reinstall Disk and the Vista OS that was installed was a bloated mess - it was highly used by a individual of lesser intellect. Anyway, I decided to take out that Hard Drive and put in my SSD with Windows XP Professional SP3.
Thats when the problems started rolling in. Turns out Toshiba does not support Windows XP Operating System - I checked the site and was surprised to see a complete lack of support for Windows XP ( even though Windows XP is the dominant OS and was even more so when this laptop was made).
I managed to get the drivers installed, for everything but the modem. Easiest to find drivers were from Intel for the Chipset / Motherboard and the Legacy Graphical Processing Unit. The thing is, I am not sure whether or not these are the official drivers and I am completely lost on the drivers for the modem. Any idea where I can acquire the -latest and greatest- drivers for all my components?
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- Function Keys For Brightness Do Nothing
- Laptop sometimes does not come out of sleep mode
What can I do about the brightness keys? The monitor is sometimes a bit too bright to be comfortable to use. Yet I am having no luck making those keys actually do anything.
Any help appreciated.

Hi
From my knowledge this must be a Toshiba US notebook series.
Therefore I visited the Toshiba US driver page to check the driver availability.
And guess what? I found it but unfortunately there are no many Win XP drivers.
There are Vista and Win 7 drivers available but no Win XP.
I guess that this is everything what is available for Win XP.
So what to do????
I think you should try to install the missing tools which are released for other notebook series; for example A105-Sxxxxxx
Maybe you will get the driver working
Lets hope. Otherwise you will have to use the notebook without such functions

Need driver for Function Key for Win 7 64bit - Satellite A500-1DN

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The function key in my Satellite C660 is not working

The function key in my Toshiba Satellite C660 is not working except for volume.
That problem appeared after i changed something in the startup programs and uninstalling as i remember tvap and no button support appears in my start up programs :(

That unbelievable I did something wrong..
First of all you have to install VAP. Then reboot the notebook.
Download and install Flash Cards Utility and reboot the notebook again.
Now go to Start -> All Programs -> Toshiba -> Utilities -> Flash Cards and restart this software.
Now the FN buttons should work.
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Persistently lock function keys!?

Hello,
I would like to persistently lock the function keys at my E531 laptop.
I know you can switch between function keys and multimedia functions by setting FnLock (Fn+ESC), but unfortunately this setting is volatile: everytime I restart the system (even from power saving mode), it is lost and the keys default to multimedia again.
Using this laptop only for "real work", with software that extensively uses the function keys, this is really getting on my nerves...
Is there any way to persistently lock the function keys to generate F1..F12 keycodes?
If I'd ever need the multimedia functions, I'll luckily hold down the Fn key before...
OS is Windows 8.1.
Thanks for any help,
Tilmann
Solved!
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Tillman,
In addition to the suggestions Mithunr has made, I would ask if you are running the preload?
Could you also check to see that the hotkey drivers are installed, especially if you have done a reload of the system.
I mention this after reading this thread -> http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-Edge-S-series/ThinkPad-Yoga-FN-keys/td-p/1355211
Thanks!
Best regards,
Mark
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