The problem
I'm using the normal keyboard that's part of my laptop, but whenever I try to type on the right side of my keyboard, (or sometimes) the letter that should come out on the screen (such as 'm') is not there, and instead there's something different! (Like 0 for 'm', or 2 for 'k', or 3 for 'j') I've tried installing new drivers and other stuff, and it's still not working! WHAT'S GOING ON???

Dear Friend / The solution /

forget all about the long answer you have from our friends(with all recpict for their opinion). All what you need regarding your problem with typing the numbers instead of the letters (Like 0 for 'm', or 2 for 'k', or 3 for 'j'), just press the key "Pst Sc Sys Rq" it should be next to the Num Lock. If not then press the Fn key and then the "Pst Sc Sys Rq" key again. As for all other explinations, I must say they are right but it is to complicated to understand... My wishes for all of you. [U]aalmula@hotmail.com thanks

Hi Guys,

I've been trying to fix the same problem using the tips you logged in this forum, but I still couldn't get my hotkeys working.

My laptop's model is VGN-FS45GP (bought from Singapore). OS = Windows XP Pro. The problem started when I installed Windows hot fixes. My recovery CD doesn't include the HotKeys application.

I tried a lot of things already. even got the drivers from ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/Vaio/Hotkey/
After a number of times of installing and removing and trying out different hotkey installers, i still couldn't get my FN hotkeys to work.

When I run HKserv.exe (after installing it from the above link), I can see the HKSer.exe process appearing in Task Manager and then disappearing. It seems that it couldn't start. I'm not sure what hinders hkserv.exe to start.

I'm stumped. Need help on this badly. Appreciate the help.

thanks!

apologies.. i meant i'm using VGN-FS35GP.

I called SONY support and they said that I need to reinstall VAIO Event Service application from my recovery CD. I did this but the problem remains.

I am close to reformatting my disk and reloading the factory default installation. I really don't want to do this so I'm still hoping I can find a solution for my problem.

Please help..

Thanks!

Hi Saravanan,
I got the same problem on my VAIO PCG-K76P. I was trying to locate the HKServ.exe in my computer but it is not there. Do you know where could I download it? does any one else know?

Kind regards
Juan-carlos

Like I said earlier, the FSGP models do not need the Hotkey.exe program. Sony replaced this with VAIO Event Service application. If in any case this application got corrupted, then you may need to restore from your recovery CD.

In my case, I had to reformat my hard disk and re-install from recovery CD. Good thing I made the CD upon purchase of this laptop. It's sad though that I went to that process of re-instating my Fn keys. Simply re-installing the application didn't work.

Hope this information works..

- J4rs0fclay9

Hi Doris,
I have also the same problem as you, I have just bought laptop VGN-FS51B with Japan Win XP. I tried to install English version OS but the AV player, and volume doesn't work. Have you resolved your problem? if so, could you please inform me how.

Thank you in advance

Hi and thank you very much for posting this solution. I spent weeks trying to fix this, and finally came across your thread. I registered on the forum just to thank you.
Following your procedure, I have fixed the hotkey / fn key problem for my Vaio PCG-K66P.

Cheers

I have tried everything from every forum but was not able to make it work. I have found one simple thing that fixed my problem. My laptop model is sony vaio fs742/w

Vaio event service was not running. I went to start-run and typed in msconfig- under services i placed a check mark against "vaio event Service" and rebooted.

Hope this helps

I have a SONY VGN-S170. Recently, its functions keys started to act like held down every 10 seconds when I was typing. Any idea how to fix it.

Ok Guys, I think I found another solution for Function keys that stop working and backlighting that stays dim regardless of whether it is running from batteries or AC -- upgrade the BIOS.

I have Sony Vaio PCG505 (something like that, is at work) and for a YEAR I couldn't see the screen if not running on AC power. I tried what many of you tried..the Sony hkxxx etc, etc, the Sony Library and many of the original and updated Sony drivers and still no change. Then as it happened my hard disk recently crashed, lost XP, saved data, and upon reinstall using vanilla XP the screen stayed dim irregardless of power source being used. I reinstalled Sony drivers and no difference. Finally I found a floppy drive that worked with Sony and updated the BIOS and full lighting and all function keys working! I decided to blow away the XP partition again and expand it out, and without any Sony drivers installed the backlighting and function keys stayed functional, so the BIOS change is what I believe worked for me, not any Sony specific stuff. Good luck -- hope this helps some of you.