topic Re: Fn key not working in Windows Server 2003 in PCs & Accessories

Fn key not working in Windows Server 2003

dellasan — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:25:54 GMT

Hi, I have installed Windows Server 2003 on my Sony Vaio VGN-N31Z/W in a partition (dual boot with the supplied os, Vista Premium). In Windows Server 2003 the Fn key doesn't work, what can I do? If the problem can't be solved is there a way to adjust monitor brightness without Fn key? Thanks

Re: Fn key not working in Windows Server 2003

kee-lo_ — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:41:24 GMT

You can try installing the version for XP, but Sony don't support server OS' like Windows 2003 Server.

Re: Fn key not working in Windows Server 2003

dellasan — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:41:22 GMT

You can try installing the version for XP, but Sony don't support server OS' like Windows 2003 Server.

Hi Kee, thanks for the answer.
unfortunately there isn't a XP driver for my particular model (VGN-N31Z/W), only Vista is supported. I tried to install drivers for the most recent notebook of N series that provides XP drivers (VGN-N19EP/B) without any result.
Is Fn key the only way for changing monitor brightness?

Re: Fn key not working in Windows Server 2003

kee-lo_ — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:42:21 GMT

I think you can do it in the display properties, but don't quote me on that as I've never seen an N series notebook.

Re: Fn key not working in Windows Server 2003

MattWilson — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:27:30 GMT

You can try installing the version for XP, but Sony don't support server OS' like Windows 2003 Server.


Hi Kee, thanks for the answer.
unfortunately there isn't a XP driver for my particular model (VGN-N31Z/W), only Vista is supported. I tried to install drivers for the most recent notebook of N series that provides XP drivers (VGN-N19EP/B) without any result.
Is Fn key the only way for changing monitor brightness?

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