Asus Eee PC 1201n: Function Keys
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udev (Ubuntu) |
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Bug Description
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.
_______
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!
_______
Toggles the camera applicaiotn ON. (on selected models)
=> Result: Not. No reaction.
_______
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
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