How to Install Lenovo Slim Usb Keyboard (SK-8821) F1-F12 Keys on Windows 10
Solution 1
You actually don't have F1, F2, F3 keys. Those are Mute, Quieter, Louder keys.
See USB HID Keyboard Scan codes -
#define KEY_MEDIA_VOLUMEUP 0xed
#define KEY_MEDIA_VOLUMEDOWN 0xee
#define KEY_MEDIA_MUTE 0xef
To change the meaning of those keys, you must install a suitable driver.
Windows 8.1 drivers sometimes work on Windows 10.
You may be able to do some remapping using some other generic driver or keyboard/scancode remapping tool.
Solution 2
Here's a solution that works cross-platform, and does not require installing any unwanted software:
Simply fold a piece of paper 4 times, then cut to desired size so you don't get papercuts, and jam it in with the Fn button pressed.
I tested it myself; works beautifully.
Solution 3
For me it worked to download the Windows 8 driver, extract it and then run the "Lenovo Slim USB Keyboard" tool from where the driver was extracted. No remapping tool required.
- Download the drivers from the Lenovo drivers page (or search for "Lenovo slim USB Keyboard driver")
- Extract the driver (usually to "C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS")
- run "Lenovo Slim USB Keyboard.exe" in C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\KEYBOARD\c6kyb05us17\x64
- There you can tick a checkbox for using the FN keys primarily
Hope that works!
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Comments
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StackBuck over 1 year
I have Windows 10 Pro x64 and installed on Lenovo V520 MT-M 10NK
And i also have the Lenovo Slim Usb Keyboard (Model: SK-8821) that comes with it.When I press the buttons F1,F2,F3 and so, I got nothing.
If I press the Fn+F1 buttons the F Keys are working.How do I change the F Keys to work immediately without pressing the Fn Key together?
Also, where can I find the correct Software/Driver for this?
I try searching the web and the Lenovo support center but not got any solution for Windows 10. It works only on windows 7/8/8.1
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Ramhound over 5 yearsWhile this link may answer the question, it is better to include the essential parts of the answer here and provide the link for reference. Link-only answers can become invalid if the linked page changes. - From Review
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Raveesh over 5 years@Ramhound I did incude the essential part of the answer (folding the paper, and jamming it with the button).
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Peregrino69 over 2 yearsThis is almost 4 years old thread with already an accepted answer. Your posting actually is not an answer to the question at all, so I'd suggest removing it.