IMPORTANT: Some of the methods below require you to log into Windows. If you’re unable to use the laptop keyboard to do that, use an external keyboard or a mouse instead.
Mar 5, 2013 - When installing the hotkey driver on my T43p (Windows 7 Ultimate x86) I get that. Used Thinkpad Update to install and update everything. I can't seem to find the hotkey driver, only the utility one on Lenovo's support site.
Method 1: Restart your computer Restarting computer could resolve many hardware issues instantly. So it’s recommended you try this simple fix first before moving on. After restarting, check to see if the keyword works again. If it’s still not working, try.
Method 2: Update the driver Your Lenovo keyboard not working problem is probably being caused by driver issues. The steps above may resolve it, but if they don’t, try to update the keyboard driver for your Lenovo laptop. If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update the driver manually, you can do it automatically with. Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making mistakes when installing the driver. You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version, it takes just 2 clicks (and you will get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee).
1) and install Driver Easy. 2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers. 3) Click the Update button next to the flagged keyboard device name to automatically download the correct version of those driver, then you can manually it install it (you can do this with the FREE version). Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system. (This requires the which comes with full support and a 30-day money back guarantee. You’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All.) 4) Restart your laptop, and check to see if your keyboard works.
Method 3: Press the problem keys diagonally This method may work for some specific keys no working on your Lenovo laptop keyboard. To fix the issue, press the keys associated with the problem diagonally (lower left side of the button) for a couple of seconds. This may do the trick for you. Method 4: Remove the battery and the power cable This method has worked for many Lenovo laptop users who were experiencing the keyboard not working problem like you. So it’s worth a try.
Firstly, shut down the computer. Secondly, unplug the power cable and remove the battery for a moment (just remove one that you have). Thirdly, press and hold the power button for about 60 seconds. After that, put the battery back in and plug the power cable again. Restart your computer and see if the keyboard is working. Method 5: Perform a system restore If the keyboard stopped working after you updated Windows or installed some software, performing a system restore would solve the problem.
Note you need to have created. If you have no idea how to do a system restore, refer steps below: 1) Open. 2) View by Small icons and click System. 3) Click System protection in left pane.
4) Click System Restore. 5) Click Next. 6) Choose a restore point according to the Date and Time (before the problem occurs) and click Next. 7) Click Finish. 8) Click Yes to confirm the restore. 9) Reboot your PC for the changes to take effect.
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Version 3.87.0000.1: The Display Utility supports W701 and W701ds. WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package provides the utilities (sub packages) related for the special keys and buttons on your computer. The special keys and buttons are designed on the accessibility and usability. The utilities enable the full functionality for the special keys and buttons. This package contains the following sub packages; This program displays the result of the using of function keys on the desktop screen. This program also provides some enhancements of the function keys.
For example, whenever changes system speaker volume, this program displays volume indicator on the desktop screen. This program provides two functions. The one helps your presentation to display a document on the projector. The another one magnifies the desktop screen.
When the extended desktop is enabled, the former one works. Otherwise, the later one works.
This program works as the programming and data interface which is commonly used for Lenovo drivers, utilities and application programs. This program provides a function to change various settings of the ThinkPad's internal display. This program is applicable only to several featurized ThinkPad products. The settings of 'Color Temperature', 'Color Space', 'Dynamic Contrast' and 'Over Drive' are available.
If issues happened in the above sub package functions on your computer, this program would enable to apply suitable fix immediately. If this package has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) this package will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 3.87.0000 Important updates - Nothing. New functions or enhancements - Nothing. Problem fixes - Fixed the issue that Microsoft Excel shows memory shortage error message when system is resumed from suspend.
Fixed the issue that tphkload.exe service process causes application error. DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and extract the file. In the step 11 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next to 'Install. Now', and then click Finish to complete extraction.
Locate the folder where the files were extracted. Double-click setup file. Select View driver or application version information. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTES - (For Windows XP only) If this software is updated to version 3.02.0000 or higher, it is also required to update the following software. Access Connections to version 5.50 or higher (for the Fn+F5 key function) - Power Manager to version 1.70 or higher (for the Fn+F3 key function) - (For Windows Vista/XP only) It is required to install Presentation Director version 4.04 or higher.
(For Windows Vista only) The package just support Vista SP1 (service pack 1) or later if the Intel Video driver had been installed. (For Windows XP/7) If you want to use Access Connections with this package on ThinkPad X1, It is requred to install Access Connections to version 5.98 or higher to support Airplane Mode toggling in Fn+F5 dialog application. (For upgrading to Windows 8) It is required to install this package again on Windows 8 even if same version of this package has been installed before the Windows upgrade. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: - If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update the software.
To determine if you should update the software, refer to the Version Information section. Manual Install This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. Downloading file 1. Click once on the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up windows will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.
In the window to choose Run or Save, click Save. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click Save.
A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully. Extracting file 5. Make sure to be logged on with an administrator account. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded.
Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it. Follow the instructions on the screen. In the Select Destination Location window, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. All the necessary files will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 9.
Installing files 11. Make sure the checkbox next to 'Install. Now' is checked and click Finish. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart the computer. Finally delete the file saved in the step 4. Unattended Install This is for system administrators' use only.
Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and extract the file. In the step 11 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next to 'Install. Now', and then click Finish to cancel installation. At the command line, execute setup.exe with the /S option. Example: Path where the files were extractedsetup /S - UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Manual Uninstall 1. Start Windows and logon with an administrator account. Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and extract the file.
In the step 11 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next to 'Install. Now', and then click Finish to complete extraction. Locate the folder where the files were extracted. Double-click setup file. Select Uninstall currently installed driver. Follow the instructions on the screen.
VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Where; OSD: On Screen Display FSM: Full Screen Magnifier SID: System Interface Driver DU: Display Utility ASU: Auto Scroll Utility LPU: Lenovo Patch Utility Package OSD FSM SID DU ASU LPU (32/64-bit) Rev.