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Toshiba Fn key issues

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sarah -  
 Manu -
Hello,

I have a Toshiba Satellite and for the last 2 days, I haven't been able to use the Fn key on my keyboard with the F6 and F7 keys (brightness adjustment). The other keys work with Fn

I don't know what steps to take to solve this problem.

Thank you in advance for your response
Configuration: Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0

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Réponse 1 / 33
D3M0-M4N
 
hello everyone

I had the same issue with the fn key on the p300d

go to: start > All programs > TOSHIBA > Utilities > Toshiba Flash Card Utility Settings
check the box: disable all function keys, apply and ok
then do the same by unchecking the box: disable all function keys, apply and ok

that should work without installing any drivers :)
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AK
 
To avoid issues with FN key combinations, the following utilities and drivers must be installed in the following order:

Chipset Utility
Display Driver
Toshiba Value Added Package

You can find each of them at this link: https://fr.dynabook.com/support/drivers/
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bonpapa
 
It works, temporarily, but the only problem is that turning off the computer cancels this operation.
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spaceraptor
 
it doesn't work these manipulations
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spaceraptor
 
My FN key is not working and so my touchpad is not working either and I can't restore it.
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youyou
 
Thank you, it's working well.
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Réponse 2 / 33
viclavraie
 
If you click on "restart flashcards" in Start >> All Programs >> Toshiba >> Utilities ... Then, the graphical menu for the function keys reappears as if by magic. And of course, everything works!!!
Good luck figuring out the logic at Toshiba!!!
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galoche
 
Great, it's working!
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ceciledi
 
Awesome! I had the same problem and I can confirm that it works!!! Thank youuuuuuuuu!
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Pete
 
Yes, that works, thank you^^
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jimkiller Posted messages 2177 Status Membre 487
 
Good evening, this solution is very effective, have a good evening...
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Thaur
 
Great! Thank you for your very effective help.
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nynis
 
Hello, I have a similar but VERY ANNOYING issue!

I also have a TOSHIBA with VISTA!

The FN key doesn't work anymore and I can no longer activate the wireless function (FN+F8) and therefore connect to the internet via WIFI!

Do you have a solution?
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tonio
 
Hello,

Have you solved your problem because I have the same one.
Thank you
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Floriane
 
I currently have this issue; could you please tell me how you resolved it? Thank you.
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jimkiller Posted messages 2177 Status Membre 487
 
...have you tried the Viclavraie method above?
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my
 
Yes, I have this problem too, and I would like to know how I can do it.
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Hip
 
Shortcut:
Name: WiFi ON-OFF (TBSWireless)
Target: "C:\Program Files\Toshiba\TBS\TBSWireless.exe"
or
Target: "C:\Program Files\Toshiba\TBS\TBSMain.exe" /2 /2
Start in: "C:\Program Files\Toshiba\TBS"
Description: Wireless On/Off
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Réponse 4 / 33
yusukens Posted messages 16 Status Membre 2
 
Well, I just installed and tested most of the Toshiba utilities to solve my issue with the Fn key not working, or rather the Fn key works but we can't make Fn+F# combinations.

Actually, you need to install
HOTKEY UTILITY

and don't forget to install the Common Module, which is important for its proper functioning.

There you go, I'm happy now.
Good luck with your issue.
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Réponse 5 / 33
Eddy18
 
Hello everyone .... as for the FN key and the disabled bar or only working with 2 or 3 keys
you need to go to the C drive, and under the brand of the PC you should go to the FlashCard file and activate TcrdMain ... good luck to everyone !!
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Réponse 6 / 33
yo
 
You need to go grab the drivers from the official Toshiba site, those titled "flashcards..."

I did it and it works since then,

kisses!
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Réponse 7 / 33
habib
 
I also have a problem with the FN key
it only works with F1 and F2
I went to the Toshiba site but there is no "common module"
where can I find that?
thank you
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Réponse 8 / 33
habib
 
I listened to a piece of advice that suggested I update the BIOS

This is a warning: do not download the BIOS update and never execute it on your machine because it will fry the BIOS and the motherboard, which happened to me

Fortunately, Toshiba acknowledged the issue and replaced my motherboard for free

I would like to know where to find ATK hotkey ????
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Réponse 9 / 33
Habib
 
Especially don’t try to flash anything, you’ll ruin everything.
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Réponse 10 / 33
viclavraie
 
Hello,
Reinstalling the drivers is not useful. However, if you click on "restart flash cards" in Start >> All Programs >> Toshiba >> Utilities ... Then the graphical menu for the function keys magically reappears, and most importantly, the keys start working again!!!
That's the logic at Toshiba.
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nabil.daly Posted messages 2 Status Membre
 
Hi, I want to know how to restart flash drives on Windows 7
Thanks in advance
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algerien
 
I’m good, thanks!
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fv
 
I did it, it works, but when I turn off the computer and restart it, it doesn't work anymore.
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archer
 
Thank you, that fixed the issue on a Toshiba R700. Still strange though.
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Lou
 
It's not working for me.
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Réponse 11 / 33
sarah
 
Thank you for your response, but it still doesn't work. My Fn key works, but it's just with F6 and F7 that it doesn't work!!!
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Anonymous user
 
I’ve had a similar problem to yours. In my case, it was an issue with the motherboard of the computer. I recommend contacting the brand of your computer (Toshiba, then). I think they will ask you to send it to them...
Good luck.
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Cathy
 
My Fn key isn't working anymore either, and on top of that, my Toshiba power management has disappeared!
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manevy
 
Same problem with the fn key, were you able to solve the issue? Thank you in advance if you can help me.
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dph Posted messages 2209 Status Membre 426 > manevy
 
Hello,

Check if there's anything stuck in it?

You can, as I said, take it apart and see if it's being jammed by an object!

dph

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cathy > dph Posted messages 2209 Status Membre
 
I don't think it's a hardware problem but rather a software issue with the power management!

You need to reinstall the installation CD!

Well, that's what I was told! But the problem for me is that the installation CD was lost during the move! If anyone has a solution for me??

Thank you!
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yusukens Posted messages 16 Status Membre 2
 
Hello
I just read the entire topic.
I see that many people have the same problem as me, which is that the Fn key is no longer working.
I just installed "common module" as per Julie's response, I now have the tablet mouse icon appearing in the taskbar but still no Fn key working.

In my opinion, there must be another software to install, but I wouldn't want to test and install them one by one.
(even if that's what I'm going to do).

Good luck
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Réponse 13 / 33
jas62620
 

Well, I read what you wrote and I uninstalled some software and discovered that if the Fn key is not working, you need to install ATK hotkey and everything started working again.
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Réponse 14 / 33
yusukens
 
As I was saying, I installed HOTKEY UTILITY
and it's working great now.

To find the driver, since it's a Toshiba PC, you will find everything on the official Toshiba website.

Good luck!
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Réponse 15 / 33
yusukens
 
Here are all the drivers I installed for my Toshiba; if it doesn't work with these, I won't know why.

- Common module
- Display Driver
- Cardbus Driver
- Touch Pad Driver
- Touch Pad OnOff Utility
- Touch Pad Utility
- Controls
- Utilities
- Assist
- Hotkey Utility
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POSITIVEGENERATION
 
Hello
could you tell me how you are going to download these software since I can't find it on the Toshiba website
thank you
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Couch-Potato
 
Hi, does this driver only work with XP?

I'm currently on Vista and I've tried to install the "hotkey utility" driver but it doesn't do anything.

Is there an equivalent software for Vista?
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Réponse 16 / 33
yusukens
 
site to download

but first you need to provide your model:

http://fr.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/download_drivers_bios.jsp?service=FR
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Réponse 17 / 33
gerajos5O
 
Hello everyone

THE FN KEY DOES NOT WORK UNDER XP AFTER FLASHING THE MOTHERBOARD

CONFIG TOSHIBA A200 PSE6 2BV

Device Description PCI
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 [1002-94C9] [NoDB]

Device Description
Intel 3945ABG PRO/Wireless Network Adapter

Device Description
Intel 82801HBM I/O Controller Hub 8 (ICH8M)

Device Description
Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - High Definition Audio Controller

PCI Device
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 [1002-94C9] [NoDB]

Driver description
Realtek RTL8101E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

Driver Description
Intel(R) ICH8M Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2850

Driver Description
Intel(R) 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI Controller

HARD DRIVE Driver Description
Hitachi HTS542525K9SA00

Driver Description
PC with x86 ACPI processor

Chipset: Intel i855GM/PM Non (Intel Crestline GM965/PM965)

good flash
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Réponse 18 / 33
NFSGHOST
 
http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/tacc-en-20071218081712.zip
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Réponse 19 / 33
Kurty One
 
After reinstalling the operating system on my TOSHIBA L550, I couldn't get the FN+F8 (enable Wi-Fi - disable Wi-Fi) and FN+F9 (enable-disable touchpad) keys to work...
I managed to get them working by installing these drivers:

TOSHIBA Hotkey utility
TOSHIBA value added package

These drivers are available on the TOSHIBA website. Here is the site; you just need to fill it out: https://fr.dynabook.com/support/drivers/
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Ismael
 
Thank you for the information, but I filled it out and I still can't activate my Wi-Fi. Please, I request more information.
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BisonPaul Posted messages 199 Status Membre
 
Return to Toshiba under warranty! ?
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