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    Re-create FN combinations

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Rykoshet, Aug 12, 2013.

  1. Rykoshet

    Rykoshet Notebook Deity

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    I am getting a new laptop, and rather than compromise on certain things like keyboard layout, I'd like to re-map some FN+key combinations.

    For example, the FN+Right Arrow on my E6520 is mapped to keyboard backlighting. I'd like to remap it to END (which also has it's own dedicated button), and the FUN+Left Arrow to HOME.

    Is this possible? Ideally something that affects the laptop as a whole, not just the OS, would be great.

    Thanks!
     
    Rykoshet, Aug 12, 2013
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  2. James D

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    James D, Aug 12, 2013
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    Usually those fn keys are hard coded to bios and don't send a code that you can recreate.

    Sent from my YP-G70 using Tapatalk 2
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 12, 2013
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  4. Rykoshet

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    Thanks. Not 100% sure if they'll be able to remap FN keys, but I'll try.
     
    Rykoshet, Aug 12, 2013
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    Me too but try to use advanced functions where it scans the code of what you pressed.
     
    James D, Aug 12, 2013
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