[Bug 537763] Re: Asus Eee PC 1201n: Function Keys

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Title:
  Asus Eee PC 1201n: Function Keys

Status in “udev” package in Ubuntu:
  Expired

Bug description:
  Hello at all,

  I have the current Ubuntu 9.10 (Kernel 2.6.31.20).
  I have also a new Eee PC 1201N (that new one with dual core i3 == Atom 330m). So this is quite new.

  Some function keys (those special keys, that can be access with that
  special "fn"-Key.) don't work. That does actually mean that I cannot
  get any event, when using "xev" for testing. I personally would not
  expect to have complete functionality assiged, because they are
  strange somehow, but an event in general would be great. I tried
  several "eee" packages from the standard distro, but without any
  success. After studying other manuals I discovered that EeePC is not
  EeePC - they are different, especially regarding the available special
  keys.

  WORKAROUND:
  Enable/disable devices such as wireless in the BIOS, press F2 when booting.

  Well to make it short:
  This is the list of keys on the 1201N along with a description what they should do (copied from manual) and what actually happens on Ubuntu 9.10 (2.6.31.20):

  __________Zz Icon (Fn+F1):__________
  Places the Eee PC in suspend mode (Save-to-RAM).

  => Result: Works!

  __________Radio Tower (Fn+F2) (Wireless Models Only):__________
  Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF
  with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator
  will light.

  => Result: Works not really, because the BlueTooth is not switched off. I would
  expect that this switch affects both modules, BT and Wireless! The above
  description speaks with "or", but that refers to the possible configurations
  of the Eee PCs - and it's an inclusive OR. Another area in the manual makes this
  assumption quite realistic.

  __________Sun Down Icon (Fn+F5):__________
  Decreases the display brightness.

  => Result: Works! But the display brightness is not saved across logins. But
  that's not that important, from my personal perspective.

  __________Sun Up Icon (Fn+F6):__________
  Increases the display brightness.

  => Result: Same as Sun Down.

  __________Crossed Screen Icon (Fn+F7):__________
  Turns off the display backlight.

  => Result: Not. No reaction.

  __________LCD/Monitor Icons (Fn+F8):__________
  Toggles between the Eee PC’s LCD display and an external monitor.

  => Result: Can't check. At the moment I don't have an ext. monitor.

  __________Touchpad (Fn+F9) + Dedicated key:_________
  Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF.
  Hint: The 1201n has in fact a second key for that located at the top left, above the standard
  keyboard panel, which should have the same functionality - redundantly.

  => Result: No. Both keys show now reaction.

  __________Crossed Speaker Icon (Fn+F10):__________
  Mutes the speaker.

  => Result: Works!

  __________Volume Down Icon (Fn+F11):__________
  Decreases speaker volume.

  => Result: Works!

  __________Volume Up Icon (Fn+F12):__________
  Increases the speaker volume.

  => Result: Works!

  __________Super Hybrid Engine (Fn+Space Bar):__________
  Toggles among various power saving modes. The selected mode is shown on the display.

  => Result: Not. No reaction.

  __________CD Play/Pause (Fn+Arrow Down):__________
  During CD stop, begins CD play.
  During CD play, pauses CD play.

  => Result: Works!

  __________CD Stop (Fn+Arrow Up):__________
  During CD play: Stops CD play.

  => Result: Works!

  __________CD Skip to Previous Track (Rewind) (Fn+Arrow Left):__________
  During CD play, skips to the previous audio track/moviechapter.

  => Result: Works!

  __________CD Skip to Next Track (Fast Forward) (Fn+Arrow Right):__________
  During CD play, skips to the next audio track/movie chapter.

  => Result: Works!

  __________Fn+V:__________
  Toggles the camera applicaiotn ON. (on selected models)

  => Result: Not. No reaction.

  __________Fn+C:__________
  Toggles the screensaver ON.

  => Result: Not. No reaction.

  So that's all for now. I could help in testing a fix for this.
  But please be patient, because I don't have much time. It could take some days to give feedback.

  Bye,
  Sven

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