Thinkpad functions from my external keyboard?

[msyoder]

Folks,

I'm interested in accessing the function keys like volume, display switching, and wireless radio from an external USB keyboard. Does anyone have a "how-to" for this?

I've got two x40s running Win 7.

Thanks,
-Mike

[RealBlackStuff]

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[dr_st]

They Keyboard Customizer Utility will do it. On XP at least. There is a Vista version, which I have never tried and therefore don't know whether it retains the same functionality, and how well it is supported on Windows 7.

[yak]

I'm using it on Windows 7. It mostly work. However, I have the problem that sometimes it just stops working and I need to reboot. This might be specific to my installation though so give it a try.