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    Access Lenovo wireless settings without using fn + f5?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by oxf77, Sep 22, 2013.

  1. oxf77

    oxf77 Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a way to access the wireless settings (usually reached by pressing fn + f5) using a software shortcut?

    In case someone wonders- I am asking because I am going to install an x220 keyboard and palmrest on my x230 and I am aware the fn controls wont work. This wont be a problem for me IF I can still access whatever software controls the wireless and bluetooth on/off controls.

    EDIT I think I have found what I am looking for:

    Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Turn radios on/off
     
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    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    Rep + 1 for sheer insanity and guts required to go forward with the aforementioned idea...:wideeyed:
     
  3. oxf77

    oxf77 Notebook Consultant

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    Well **apparently** the x220 palmrest and keyboard fit on the x230. I tested an x201 keyboard on the x230 earlier, so I know which keys wont be working. The only fn function I use is for the wireless on/off and I have just created a shortcut to that process. The only other keys which don't work are the 7th row keys- which I hardly use. If I did use them there is a script here:

    forum.thinkpads.com • Installed X220 keyboard on X230, reasonably working

    once I have installed the better keybord my x230 will be a beast (got i7 and 16GB running at 1866MHz) :p
     
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    Just to keep you all up-to-date I successfully replaced the x230 keyboard with an x220 one (had to change palmrest too). It is soooooooooooooooooo lovely to have the old keyboard!!!!

    The fn buttons don't all work (they work- but some have different functions from x220 keyboard labels), nor does the Home key, or print screen. However, using an AutoHotKey script my insert, delete, end, pgup and pgdown keys all work.

    Only minor inconvenience is having to go in to Control Panel to change the screen brightness- but I rarely change that any way.