[SOLVED] Function keys (F2--F12) stop working after a while (Desktop PC, Debian Lenny, P6)

mike11 · 05-06-2009, 11:03 PM

Hi All,

As mentioned in the title, I'm using Debian Lenny (Pentium 6, 32bit) with Gnome, Desktop PC.
When the machine boots all keys work fine but after a while the function keys (F2--F12) stop working. When this happens xev does not detect the keypresses. The keyboard is Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, Korean layout.

Any ideas?

Cheers,
Mike.

kzutter · 05-06-2009, 11:55 PM

That keyboard has a lock to prevent "accidental" F-key presses. Sounds like it is getting engaged.

mike11 · 05-07-2009, 08:19 PM

Thanks kzutter, it seems that was the problem (I wasn't aware of this special F-lock button).

Cheers,
Mike.