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    Default Using F Keys in Windows 8

    I loaded Saw onto my wife's Windows 8 Laptop to use as a backup machine on a live gig.
    When I hit the F keys it doesn't change views instead it wants to do other commands.
    What am I missing?

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    Default Re: Using F Keys in Windows 8

    Hello,

    There is a setting in the BIOS to change the way in which the Function keys "function". I believe it to be referred to as "Alternate command keys"

    Depending on the unit, you can go to the BIOS and determine what function you want the F-Keys to perform..

    Hope this helps?

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    Default Re: Using F Keys in Windows 8

    Or... most likely, the F-Keys need to be pressed along with an "Fn" key to act as F-keys instead of other functions such as volume, brightness, contrast... etc.

    Bob L

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob L View Post
    Or... most likely, the F-Keys need to be pressed along with an "Fn" key to act as F-keys instead of other functions such as volume, brightness, contrast... etc.

    Bob L
    That's what I thought but when I hit Fn & an F key nothing happened.
    Saw seems to working fine on this Windows 8 machine (of course I only ran it for a little while) but I'm not planning on using it for more than a backup.
    There's just too much junk in Windows 8 that I don't want to deal with.
    It would be nice if Microsoft would make a version of Windows 8 or 10 or what ever that was stripped down - aimed at business applications such as hospital, office, music, video, etc.
    Customers who don't need their computer to work like an Iphone but rather an office style machine.
    But I guess that's asking too much...

    I guess i'll look into the Bios thing but live I only use the Show control view anyway.
    I don't think my wife would be happy with me changing the function of her F keys....
    I guess I'm going to have to look for a new backup machine since my net book is terminally ill.
    Maybe I can find a NOS Windows XP laptop at Micro Center.
    Last edited by Tim Miskimon; 01-01-2015 at 10:21 AM.

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    Default Re: Using F Keys in Windows 8

    You could always use a usb keyboard with real function keys.

    Bob L

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    Default Re: Using F Keys in Windows 8

    Quote Originally Posted by Bob L View Post
    You could always use a usb keyboard with real function keys.

    Bob L
    Oh good thought there.
    I'll have to try that.

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    Default Re: Using F Keys in Windows 8

    Quote Originally Posted by Tim Miskimon View Post
    I loaded Saw onto my wife's Windows 8 Laptop to use as a backup machine on a live gig.
    When I hit the F keys it doesn't change views instead it wants to do other commands.
    What am I missing?
    What exactly are these "other commands"?

    It could be a tsr hotkey program like the Intel graphics tray program.

    The what will lead us to the why.
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    Default Re: Using F Keys in Windows 8

    Quote Originally Posted by soundchicken View Post
    What exactly are these "other commands"?

    It could be a tsr hotkey program like the Intel graphics tray program.

    The what will lead us to the why.
    Functions like screen brightness, volume, monitor selection - internal vs external, mouse select, airplane mode off/on, etc.

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    Default Re: Using F Keys in Windows 8

    Quote Originally Posted by Tim Miskimon View Post
    Functions like screen brightness, volume, monitor selection - internal vs external, mouse select, airplane mode off/on, etc.
    Speaking of airplane mode...

    I flew to Tucson for Christmas week. First time I encounter being able to keep my phone on throughout takeoff and landing. What's the current deal with electronic devices, anyone know? I think 'larger devices' were still required to power down.
    Dave "it aint the heat, it's the humidity" Labrecque
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    Default Re: Using F Keys in Windows 8

    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Labrecque View Post
    Speaking of airplane mode...

    I flew to Tucson for Christmas week. First time I encounter being able to keep my phone on throughout takeoff and landing. What's the current deal with electronic devices, anyone know? I think 'larger devices' were still required to power down.
    Please start a new thread for OT posts like this!


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