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T420 Windows 8.1 HotKeys problem
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T420 Windows 8.1 HotKeys problem
Hi all,
I have just installed Windows 8.1 Pro (x64) on my T420. However, I cannot get the HotKey features to work properly.
I have tried installing the latest package as is and also in Win7 compatibility mode. I also tried installing an older version (3.80.0000) that I have been using without issue on my Windows 8.1 X220.
I remember having this problem on the X220 and I worked around it by installing the older package mentioned above and it works fine.
Any advice here would be appreciated.
Thank you.
I have just installed Windows 8.1 Pro (x64) on my T420. However, I cannot get the HotKey features to work properly.
I have tried installing the latest package as is and also in Win7 compatibility mode. I also tried installing an older version (3.80.0000) that I have been using without issue on my Windows 8.1 X220.
I remember having this problem on the X220 and I worked around it by installing the older package mentioned above and it works fine.
Any advice here would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Re: T420 Windows 8.1 HotKeys problem
I also have the same issue. Volume, mute and microphone mute hotkeys work, but others don't.
I'd be interested to know if you found a solution, especially in getting the WiFi/Bluetooth toggle hotkey to work.
I'd be interested to know if you found a solution, especially in getting the WiFi/Bluetooth toggle hotkey to work.
Re: T420 Windows 8.1 HotKeys problem
Same issue here on a T420 with Windows 8.1.
Also noticing that the integrated webcam isn't working. I also don't appear to have control over wireless functions via Fn-F5, nor the ability to disable the touchpad with Fn-F8.
Also noticing that the integrated webcam isn't working. I also don't appear to have control over wireless functions via Fn-F5, nor the ability to disable the touchpad with Fn-F8.
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Re: T420 Windows 8.1 HotKeys problem
My post on Nov.13/14 was met with some options but nothing has helped me Same problem
Re: T420 Windows 8.1 HotKeys problem
In order for any of these to function properly, you need Power Manager which is not officially supported on W8.x
My understanding is that even with PM installed, certain Fn combinations will not result in OSD in a W8 environment.
Webcam needs an utility from the ThinkVantage pool, forgot the name of it at the moment, will report back once I remember...
My understanding is that even with PM installed, certain Fn combinations will not result in OSD in a W8 environment.
Webcam needs an utility from the ThinkVantage pool, forgot the name of it at the moment, will report back once I remember...
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Re: T420 Windows 8.1 HotKeys problem
I think that's the Communications Utility.
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Re: T420 Windows 8.1 HotKeys problem
And you, sir, are correct.rkawakami wrote:I think that's the Communications Utility.
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Abused daily: T520, X200s
PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
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Re: T420 Windows 8.1 HotKeys problem
I have had similar issues with Hotkeys and OSD the last times I have done clean installs on newer Thinkpads. I don't think it's related to neither 8.1 nor the T420 specifically, as I had this problem with Win7 on T410 and T400 machines as well. In order to make Hotkeys/OSD work, I have installed Hotkeys Features V3.81, an older version, found here: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product ... s/DS014985 Uninstall your current one, and reinstall this one. That has fixed it for me every time.
With this version of Hotkeys installed, all OSD displays work on a T420 with Win10, including the ancient Presentation Director, WebCam options, UltraNav options, and the WiFi/Bluetooth options. The only thing that doesn't work is Fn+F3, as the now incompatible Power Manager isn't installed. I did manage to install and make Power Manager work in Win8 in compatibility mode, but that's a different subject.
With this version of Hotkeys installed, all OSD displays work on a T420 with Win10, including the ancient Presentation Director, WebCam options, UltraNav options, and the WiFi/Bluetooth options. The only thing that doesn't work is Fn+F3, as the now incompatible Power Manager isn't installed. I did manage to install and make Power Manager work in Win8 in compatibility mode, but that's a different subject.
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Re: T420 Windows 8.1 HotKeys problem
For me it still doesn't work with the version Norway Pad suggested in Windows 10. If I install it normally the buttons work but no Lenovo OSD (windows OSD still works). And, if I kill the OSD processes and start the i386 versions from HOTKEY install folder, the Audio OSD works, but not the screen brightness OSD.
Yet another reason to stick with Windows 7 for my T420 until either windows or lenovo has fixed this.
Yet another reason to stick with Windows 7 for my T420 until either windows or lenovo has fixed this.
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