While function keys such as Fn+F2 still don't work, a workaround is to enable/disable this in the BIOS.
** Tags added: regression-release ** Description changed: Hello at all, I have the current Ubuntu 9.10 (Kernel 2.6.31.20). I have also a new Eee PC 1201N (that new one with dual core i3 == Atom 330m). So this is quite new. Some function keys (those special keys, that can be access with that special "fn"-Key.) don't work. That does actually mean that I cannot get any event, when using "xev" for testing. I personally would not expect to have complete functionality assiged, because they are strange somehow, but an event in general would be great. I tried several "eee" packages from the standard distro, but without any success. After studying other manuals I discovered that EeePC is not EeePC - they are different, especially regarding the available special keys. + WORKAROUND: + Enable/disable devices such as wireless in the BIOS, press F2 when booting. + Well to make it short: This is the list of keys on the 1201N along with a description what they should do (copied from manual) and what actually happens on Ubuntu 9.10 (2.6.31.20): __________Zz Icon (Fn+F1):__________ Places the Eee PC in suspend mode (Save-to-RAM). => Result: Works! - __________Radio Tower (Fn+F2) (Wireless Models Only):__________ Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. => Result: Works not really, because the BlueTooth is not switched off. I would expect that this switch affects both modules, BT and Wireless! The above description speaks with "or", but that refers to the possible configurations of the Eee PCs - and it's an inclusive OR. Another area in the manual makes this assumption quite realistic. - __________Sun Down Icon (Fn+F5):__________ Decreases the display brightness. - + => Result: Works! But the display brightness is not saved across logins. But that's not that important, from my personal perspective. - __________Sun Up Icon (Fn+F6):__________ Increases the display brightness. => Result: Same as Sun Down. - __________Crossed Screen Icon (Fn+F7):__________ Turns off the display backlight. => Result: Not. No reaction. - __________LCD/Monitor Icons (Fn+F8):__________ Toggles between the Eee PC’s LCD display and an external monitor. => Result: Can't check. At the moment I don't have an ext. monitor. - __________Touchpad (Fn+F9) + Dedicated key:_________ Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. Hint: The 1201n has in fact a second key for that located at the top left, above the standard keyboard panel, which should have the same functionality - redundantly. => Result: No. Both keys show now reaction. - __________Crossed Speaker Icon (Fn+F10):__________ Mutes the speaker. => Result: Works! - __________Volume Down Icon (Fn+F11):__________ Decreases speaker volume. => Result: Works! - __________Volume Up Icon (Fn+F12):__________ Increases the speaker volume. => Result: Works! - __________Super Hybrid Engine (Fn+Space Bar):__________ Toggles among various power saving modes. The selected mode is shown on the display. => Result: Not. No reaction. - __________CD Play/Pause (Fn+Arrow Down):__________ During CD stop, begins CD play. During CD play, pauses CD play. => Result: Works! - __________CD Stop (Fn+Arrow Up):__________ During CD play: Stops CD play. => Result: Works! - __________CD Skip to Previous Track (Rewind) (Fn+Arrow Left):__________ During CD play, skips to the previous audio track/moviechapter. => Result: Works! - __________CD Skip to Next Track (Fast Forward) (Fn+Arrow Right):__________ During CD play, skips to the next audio track/movie chapter. => Result: Works! - __________Fn+V:__________ Toggles the camera applicaiotn ON. (on selected models) => Result: Not. No reaction. - __________Fn+C:__________ Toggles the screensaver ON. => Result: Not. No reaction. - So that's all for now. I could help in testing a fix for this. But please be patient, because I don't have much time. It could take some days to give feedback. Bye, Sven ** Changed in: udev (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Medium -- Asus Eee PC 1201n: Function Keys https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/537763 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
