My fine "F" keys---

[thekingofpain]

Ive never used em (cept F4/F8)---yeah im a dork---anyone know of an updated function key list showing the possible combos within XP?

[woodbutcher]

You need one of these Logitech MX Duo keyboards, then you can asighn different functions to the 'F' keys.
Hmm, on second thought, thats another feature I never use.

WB

[StealthyV]

I F0rgot those little buggers were even there! I use the "F4" button often for closing windows. the F5 key is for refreshing a web page...but I'd like to assign my F9-F12 buttons for such tasks as Gaim, UD, run an AV scan, etc.
I, like you, don't know how to configure them...I'll be checking back to see if anyone knows!
~Branson

[thekingofpain]

Ive got a Logitech cordless---all the F keys have special functions assigned w/images on them for mail- fwd/reverse/pause my computer-docs-pics-music etc, I guess I should start by finding the F-ing manual eh?
I know different combos do different things within Windows and certain programs as well---just unsure what does what?

[haxxorpoop]

I for one, like the F-keys and hate the new MS and Logitech approach, assigning the Fkeys to a specific function, and having to press the F-lock button if I want to use them. It gets annoying when you press F1 in a game, and you get Microsoft Word popping up, asking me which file I want to open :\.

Also, I find the F-Keys useless because when I go into bios, I have 2 seconds to hit f-lock, and f1, and its really annoying (as opposed to spamming F1 until the computer gets the message ).

I also know most of the windows keyboard shortcuts (involving, or not involving the F-Keys), so I dont really see a need why I need to reassings these FKeys to something I can do with contrl + ____.

Just my 2 Cents.

[Mickwish]

I got a Logitech keyboard that defaults to the stupid "special" keys every time I reboot. If I want to use the normal F keys I have to enable them by turning the F key on.

Needless to say I'll be looking for a different model when I go for a wireless keyboard. Anyone know what the Belkin wireless keyboards are like? Pretty cheap ATM.

Cheers
Mick