Setting function keys in System Preferences?

I have the "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option checked in my Keyboard panel in the System Preferences but they are still not working in the standard mode in my Adobe programs. ???

What is your system preference >> keyboard shortcut set to for Dashboard, is it F12 or CMD F12?
If you are not holding down CMD, and your OS is 10.5.5 or 10.5.6 then you may have another problem. See below
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http://forums.adobe.com/message/3296632#3296632

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