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I would like to use the function key and page up/page down to control the volume on my laptop. There is a touch panel at the top that controls it, but it has worn out a bit and isn't responsive. How do I configure this?

I own a Dell Inspiron 1525 (with Win7Pro)

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Answer: Using AutoHotKey, here is the script I wrote (with Windows key)

#PgUp::Send {Volume_Up 3}
#PgDn::Send {Volume_Down 3}
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Laptop function key behavior is very closely tied to the manufacturer of the laptop. Please provide more information about the make and model of the specific laptop. – Doug Harris Dec 21 '09 at 17:36
+1 for eleven81's Autohotkey solution. You might like volumouse. nirsoft.net/utils/volumouse.html . It uses the scroll pad and a modifier to change volume. Doesn't accept the fn key you want, but any other modifier+scroll or WIN+ARROW. Works great on my 1525. – outsideblasts Dec 21 '09 at 19:48
To provide an example why Doug Harris's question is relevant: I tried using the FN key on my laptop but the OS never got any events when pressing the key (key down events), only when releasing it (key up events) which made the thing rather useless for almost anything, especially modifier-like. I guess it was almost completely handled by hardware. – GregC Dec 22 '09 at 6:27
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You could try AutoHotkey.

There is some information about special keys like your (unspecified) laptop's Fn key.

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I ended up using my Windows Key instead. Thanks – nrhine1 Dec 21 '09 at 20:18
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