Sound keys on keyboard no longer control sound. What should I do to fix this?

Hey Bill,
Check to see if the option for "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys." is turned off. When it is turned on, you would need to hold the Fn key while hitting one of those keys will make it work they way icons are displayed. To find out where this option is, go to System Preferences > Keyboard and in the Keyboard tab is where you want to be. Take a look at the article below for more information.
How to change the behavior of function keys on your Mac
http://support.apple.com/en-us/ht3399
Takre care,
-Norm G.

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Hard to suggest a solution without knowing the model.
The following tips may not apply to latest MacBook Pro 13 inch model.
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