Solved NO F1-F12 Keys on Standard Touch Keyboard: Sony Vaio Flip

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Hey Everyone, I am using a Sony vaio flip 14 hybrid and need to use the F1-F12 keys. I particularly need the f4 key because I need to insert hundreds of rows throughout the different sheets in Microsoft Excel. I have enabled the standard touch keyboard but the fn keys are not present. I would also love to have the prt screen key as well which is also in that row. Can anyone assist me please?

Here is a screenshot of the standard keyboard that is on my computer.

smqbuc.jpg


Thanks in advance for your help :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
Seeing how this is the built in onscreen keyboard from Sony. I would check for a driver/software update for your make/model from there website. Or contact Sony directly about your issue.
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro
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    Cooler Master Hyper212 120mm
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    Logitech G510
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    Razor DeathAdder 3.5
What happens if you press the Fn key at the bottom-left of the keyboard?
That seems to make the F1-F12 keys work in the built-in onscreen keyboard.
 

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    Windows 8.1, 10
I had to save the picture in order to see that...good catch DavidY.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X 4 965 BE
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
    Memory
    G-Skill 8 GB PC 8500
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD XFX HD Radeon 6790D
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2l Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 320 GB w/OS
    Seagate Barracuda 1 TB data storage
    PSU
    Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
    Case
    Thermaltake OverSeer RX 1 fulltower
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper212 120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razor DeathAdder 3.5
Thanks bassfisher6522 and DavidY for your replies, I appreciate them.

DavidY, your solution worked for the F1-F12 keys, thanks again. Unfortunately, no print screen key though. I wish for you both a prosperous 2014!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X 4 965 BE
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
    Memory
    G-Skill 8 GB PC 8500
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD XFX HD Radeon 6790D
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2l Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 320 GB w/OS
    Seagate Barracuda 1 TB data storage
    PSU
    Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
    Case
    Thermaltake OverSeer RX 1 fulltower
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper212 120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razor DeathAdder 3.5
Thanks bassfisher6522 and DavidY for your replies, I appreciate them.

DavidY, your solution worked for the F1-F12 keys, thanks again. Unfortunately, no print screen key though. I wish for you both a prosperous 2014!
The normal Windows 8 On-Screen Keyboard *does* have a Print Screen button though. Can you use that one?

Forum_Onscreen_KB.png
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1, 10
I see but as his picture shows, he doesn't have that. I'm wondering if it's got to do with it being a hybrid tablet/laptop that it's not showing up for his.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X 4 965 BE
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
    Memory
    G-Skill 8 GB PC 8500
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD XFX HD Radeon 6790D
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2l Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 320 GB w/OS
    Seagate Barracuda 1 TB data storage
    PSU
    Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
    Case
    Thermaltake OverSeer RX 1 fulltower
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper212 120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razor DeathAdder 3.5
Best forum ever! Thanks guys. The standard Sony on screen keyboard does not have a print screen option. However, the windows on screen keyboard does. So I will use the Windows on instead when I need to use the print screen option. Both the Sony standard keyboard and the Windows one screen keyboard cannot be opened at the same time.
Thanks a lot and beers all around lol :dinesh:
 

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  • OS
    windows 8
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