Resolved Alt Key problem

[FONT= "Microsoft Sans Serif"]The fn key requires holding down for keyboard to type normally on US keyboard on a Benq Laptop running Vista

Thank you, trevor[/FONT]

 

So, what happens when you don't hold it down?

Check the keyboard settings for keyboard layout.

It may help to tell us your OS.

 

Quote: "So, what happens when you don't hold it down?
Check the keyboard settings for keyboard layout.
It may help to tell us your OS. "

Responses: When the alt Key is not depressed only the alt characters appear'
No mention of Layout of keyboard in Control Panel, Keyboard standard PS/2
OS is Vista

SORRY It is the "fn" function key that is the problem

 

I am going to assume this was solved by using one of the key combinations provided by link that will work for release or setting FN key lock/unlock/invert settings.

Several to try as the right combination may be comp/specific.
See for possibles:
http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-16321-the-fn-key