The new mini keyboard + volume key or F12

I just got rid of the clunky black keyboard that came with the computer for the new mini keyboard that Apple offers. On the old keyboard the F12 functioned as the volume which it is set up for. Since attaching the mini keyboard the F12 functions as the Dashboard which it is NOT set up for. Is there no way to change this? All settings are same as original keyboard.

Go to Sys Prefs/Keyboard/Keyboard Shortcuts/Dashboard & Dock. Is the Dashboard box ticked?
Yours could be different because I have no Leopard kit to check.
Dah•veed

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