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Need help with setting/programming the "special" keys on the USB Enhanced keyboard (Lock, My Docs, Word, Spreadsheet, ...). The ones which sit a row above the std function keys.

I have a new x60s laptop with the keyboard plugged into the dock. S/W not installing properly (driver). Error says previous/older version present and to delete with Add Programs -- did that and it still won't install the s/w.

Ideas? Be nice to use the extra buttons on the kybd. No luck with generic google search. Beginning to wonder if my IT department purposely disabled it...

Thanks,
Martin in NH

Bit hit or miss, but after trying everything else...

Went to Lenovo site (again) and downloaded the older driver (2.0.0.6):
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 55257.html

Instead of just installing it, I tried using the extra install switches from the Run command line:

.../Setup.exe /s /v/qn

which does a silent install. Saw the cursor blink a few times and display the hour glass like it was actually doing something for a change.

Waited a few minutes - since it's silent there was no indication that it was done.

Rebooted (actually went to pure shutdown, not restart).

Upon reboot, nothing looked different. hit the Blue suitecase/tool button on the Enhanced keyboard and system info displayed. I then noticed a new icon in the tool try --> Customize Rapid Access Keyboard icon. I can now modify the major hotkeys (My Docs thru Internet). Still can't reassign the media player button, but I'm 99% there.

Your mileage may vary...

Martin in NH