Yeah but, that post doesnt seem to solve the problem. The last comment was
"But the Fn function is mapped in the firmware of the device. I don't know of
any way to map our Fn key to work on a laptop keyboard."
Anyone own a msi wind?
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Yeah but, that post doesnt seem to solve the problem. The last comment was
"But the Fn function is mapped in the firmware of the device. I don't know of
any way to map our Fn key to work on a laptop keyboard."
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Hmm you might be right about modifying the bios.
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I just received it today.
But it wont turn on!!!!
Im gonna charge the battery hope thats the problem.
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Looks like im sending it back. They sent me a broken one.
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Its on its way back
On a brighter note i received the action xl motion controller today as well. cut my hand open opening the blister packaging.
On a brighter note i received the action xl motion controller today as well. cut my hand open opening the blister packaging.
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I also prepared my usb drives with windows 7 and osx
oh dear, hope your hand is better.
I need to think how I can fit this control into the mod casing i am planning. I also want to add my 3G modem into the case. I am also looking into installing android on the tablet. But I don't know whether everything would work or not.
I need to think how I can fit this control into the mod casing i am planning. I also want to add my 3G modem into the case. I am also looking into installing android on the tablet. But I don't know whether everything would work or not.
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I got the wired one. Its small. I opepend it up to find one smal single board that can be tucked into a case easily.
I installed the driver and games on my xp system and its surprisingly very sensitive.
I was gonna install the apps that would allow it to act like an accelerometer but the dellmini forum site was down yesterday. Im gonna give it a go today to see what happens.
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Oh i forgot to mention the Action XL wired. Is smal. I already cracked it open. Its a single rectangular board with a couple chips on it. No bigger then 2 quarters next to each other.
Then just connect with wires to the usb plug. You can easily hide it in a case somewhere. You will just have to cut down the usb cable maybe doing away with the usb plug completely and wiring it directly in.
Then just connect with wires to the usb plug. You can easily hide it in a case somewhere. You will just have to cut down the usb cable maybe doing away with the usb plug completely and wiring it directly in.
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More info on msi wind fn key.
[accesscomp] Re: Swap FN and Control keys on Your MSI Wind - accesscomp - FreeLists
[accesscomp] Re: Swap FN and Control keys on Your MSI Wind - accesscomp - FreeLists
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Thats odd it works for me.
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Wanted to share the fruits of some research I did to get the control key
back in the right spot on my MSI Wind.
Here's to the programmers who take risks for us. This freeware bios mod was
done by a guy in Russia. Fascinating and takes all the mystery and
difficulty out of the process. even better, it actually works!
Note: If you are a JAWS or Magic user this does not cause you to lose your
activation, which is wonderful.
Also it's important to remove all power from the unit before rebooting. If you don't then the first time you boot the keyboard won't work. As soon as
you pull the battery and the plug everything is fine. Okay, here's the
post.
Reg
For those people who don't know about their BIOS version or prefer fully
automated tools, I've made a software package
which performs BIOS patching completely without any user interaction; you
can download it here:
RapidShare: 1-CLICK Web hosting - Easy Filehosting
Usage:
1) Turn off your Wind, detach battery, plug the AC cable in, then turn the
Wind on.
2) Unpack the archive content to any folder.
3) Run SwapCtrlFN.cmd batch file; don't turn the power off until it's
finished!
4) Your Wind's keyboard is locked now - it's OK, so turn your laptop off
using touchpad or Power button.
5) Disconnect the AC cable and wait >10sec.
6) Done! Now you can attach battery back and turn your Wind on as usual.
Note1:
To use this package, you should have local administrator privileges on your
Wind (required to AFUWIN) - if your don't know what is it, you surely
already has it .
Note2:
After the package execution, you'll got 2 new files in it's folder: BIOS.bin is an original BIOS image, BIOSmod.bin is modded image with swapped Ctrl and
FN keys; you can use them at your own or delete.
Hint:
To swap Ctrl <> FN keys back, your can run SwapCtrlFN.cmd again .
Disclaimer:
Such a BIOS modding is an unofficial hack - use it on your own risk!
back in the right spot on my MSI Wind.
Here's to the programmers who take risks for us. This freeware bios mod was
done by a guy in Russia. Fascinating and takes all the mystery and
difficulty out of the process. even better, it actually works!
Note: If you are a JAWS or Magic user this does not cause you to lose your
activation, which is wonderful.
Also it's important to remove all power from the unit before rebooting. If you don't then the first time you boot the keyboard won't work. As soon as
you pull the battery and the plug everything is fine. Okay, here's the
post.
Reg
For those people who don't know about their BIOS version or prefer fully
automated tools, I've made a software package
which performs BIOS patching completely without any user interaction; you
can download it here:
RapidShare: 1-CLICK Web hosting - Easy Filehosting
Usage:
1) Turn off your Wind, detach battery, plug the AC cable in, then turn the
Wind on.
2) Unpack the archive content to any folder.
3) Run SwapCtrlFN.cmd batch file; don't turn the power off until it's
finished!
4) Your Wind's keyboard is locked now - it's OK, so turn your laptop off
using touchpad or Power button.
5) Disconnect the AC cable and wait >10sec.
6) Done! Now you can attach battery back and turn your Wind on as usual.
Note1:
To use this package, you should have local administrator privileges on your
Wind (required to AFUWIN) - if your don't know what is it, you surely
already has it .
Note2:
After the package execution, you'll got 2 new files in it's folder: BIOS.bin is an original BIOS image, BIOSmod.bin is modded image with swapped Ctrl and
FN keys; you can use them at your own or delete.
Hint:
To swap Ctrl <> FN keys back, your can run SwapCtrlFN.cmd again .
Disclaimer:
Such a BIOS modding is an unofficial hack - use it on your own risk!
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