Hardware Function keys don't work

[Schrupski]

I have and HP Pavilion dv7 Laptop and the function keys are combined with the volume and WiFi buttons, Normally not a problem you just have to shift to press them, however doesn't work in orbiter i cant change cockpit views i cant change mission start conditions. any suggestions?

 

[PhantomCruiser]

I'd recommend a USB keyboard... The numpad alone would be worth it.

Welcome to the forum BTW!

 

[dgatsoulis]

:hesaid: A USB keyboard would be very helpful with Orbiter. If that isn't an option you can open the keymap.cfg file with an editor (notepad) and define the keys you want yourself. The file is located in your $Orbiterroot directory.

Welcome to the forums.

 

[Zatnikitelman]

I have a dm4 computer with presumably a similar arrangement. I just have to remember to press the fn key each time I need the function keys in Orbiter. It was a little annoying at first, but now I don't even really notice having to do it.

 

[Spacethingy]

Is there such a thing as "Fn-lock"? That would be useful...

 

[csanders]

If I remember right, the "function-lock" function can be done in the bios.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...5108&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

 

[Schrupski]

Wow I feel kind of line an Idiot. There is a fn key, thank you so much guys really helpful forum, really awesome. Thanks again.