using the shortcut keys (Fn + F1, F2, F3,...F12) on eeepc

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mountainmonkey
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using the shortcut keys (Fn + F1, F2, F3,...F12) on eeepc

Post by mountainmonkey »

Hello,
On a brand new EeePC 2G Surf, pressing Fn + one of the F keys on the top of the keyboard (F1 to F12) allows quick access to essential actions:
F1: Sleep
F2:Wifi On/Off
F3: Darken Screen
F4: Brighten Screen
F5: Monitor connection
F6: <not sure>
F7: Toggle Mute
F8: Volume Down
F9: Volume Up
etc.

How can I make the Fn + F keys usable again on LXDE?

I've installed debian eeepc.
lordikc
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Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:40 pm

Re: using the shortcut keys (Fn + F1, F2, F3,...F12) on eeepc

Post by lordikc »

It's not a LXDE issue.
I did this to make it work under Mandriva 2009 http://lordikc.free.fr/wordpress/?page_id=402.
Basically you need the eee kernel module and handle ACPI events
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