Computer question - easy one

Colt Super

October 22, 2007 16:58

How does one program the Function keys??

Once programmed, will they perform the function in any program ??

Thank you.

Doug

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  kyplumber

  October 22, 2007 17:09

  You can program any key you want.. First you must learn how to program, I suggest C. If you are talking about the f1-f12 keys they are usually preprogrammed by individual applications for example f1 is usually help in any windows application.

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  Rockatansky

  October 22, 2007 17:09

  I don't think you can under Windows without some 3rd party app.

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  1911a1-fan

  October 22, 2007 17:10

  do you mean hot keys?

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  Colt Super

  October 22, 2007 17:14

  Yep,
  
  I formerly did it when running under DOS, but would like to do it under XP, easily.
  
  Thank you.
  
  Doug

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  slipgate

  October 22, 2007 17:23

  I do not think you can do this. Alternately, you can buy a keyboard with programmable keys that allow you to do what you want. The keyboard needs a companion program running in the background.

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  kristov

  October 22, 2007 18:26

  XP won't let you do it, although your keyboard might allow you to do so depending on it's software. There are a couple of programs out there which are supposed to let you get around XP but I have no experience with any of them.
  http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/My-Function-Keys.shtml

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  Colt Super

  October 22, 2007 20:38

  Thanks, y'all.
  
  Doug

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