I just bought it at Amazon, when I connect to my windows 8.1 laptop and try to change the display by Fn+F1 key nothing happens.
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Well I use this excellent Adapter for my Apple TV, and my RASPBERRY PI to use in class, and it works flawlessly.Sorry I don´t use it on a MAC or PC-laptop
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I'm not in front of it, but I connected it recently and I believe there is a button on the top right of the keyboard that you press to put it in discovery mode, then go to your bluetooth settings and go through the process of discovering it and it should pick it right up. You'll need to enter a keycode that appears on your screen into the keyboard, then it should work.Of note, I had connected it previously, and it wouldn't pick it up when I tried to connect it. When I scanned for devices in windows 8, nothing would appear. I first had to remove the device from windows 8 (it was showing up in the list) and only then would it pick it up. I'm not in front of it, but I connected it recently and I believe there is a button on the top right of the keyboard that you press to put it in discovery mode, then go to your bluetooth settings and go through the process of discovering it and it should pick it right up. You'll need to enter a keycode that appears on your screen into the keyboard, then it should work.Of note, I had connected it previously, and it wouldn't pick it up when I tried to connect it. When I scanned for devices in windows 8, nothing would appear. I first had to remove the device from windows 8 (it was... » Read More I'm not in front of it, but I connected it recently and I believe there is a button on the top right of the keyboard that you press to put it in discovery mode, then go to your bluetooth settings and go through the process of discovering it and it should pick it right up. You'll need to enter a keycode that appears on your screen into the keyboard, then it should work.Of note, I had connected it previously, and it wouldn't pick it up when I tried to connect it. When I scanned for devices in windows 8, nothing would appear. I first had to remove the device from windows 8 (it was showing up in the list) and only then would it pick it up. « Show Less
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I simply ran the HP update software, and Windows 8.1 loaded without any additional problem (there was no need for the "key"). Have you tried going to the Microsoft Windows update page and see if you can do it directly from there?
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Yes you can. If not, go to control panel, display, change display setting, identify - I can't imagine it not working unless you have an old laptop or old windows OS.
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Hopefully your Bluetooth is working properly, I had some issues with it after updating to Windows 8.1 (driver needed updating). Click the Bluetooth icon on the task bar, select "Add a Bluetooth Device". You should now be at a "Manage Bluetooth Devices" Metro style screen. Ensure the keyboard is powered on and hit the "Connect" button next to the power switch on the keyboard. You should then see it as an option to pair with the tablet. Click on pair, then type in the numbers you see on the screen and press enter. Hopefully that is all you need, but if your Bluetooth is wonky, get the updated drivers from the Intel website. Hopefully your Bluetooth is working properly, I had some issues with it after updating to Windows 8.1 (driver needed updating). Click the Bluetooth icon on the task bar, select "Add a Bluetooth Device". You should now be at a "Manage Bluetooth Devices" Metro style screen. Ensure the keyboard is powered on and hit the "Connect" button next to the power switch on the keyboard. You should then see it as an option to pair with the tablet. Click on pair, then type in the numbers you see on the screen and press enter. Hopefully that is all you need, but if your... » Read More Hopefully your Bluetooth is working properly, I had some issues with it after updating to Windows 8.1 (driver needed updating). Click the Bluetooth icon on the task bar, select "Add a Bluetooth Device". You should now be at a "Manage Bluetooth Devices" Metro style screen. Ensure the keyboard is powered on and hit the "Connect" button next to the power switch on the keyboard. You should then see it as an option to pair with the tablet. Click on pair, then type in the numbers you see on the screen and press enter. Hopefully that is all you need, but if your Bluetooth is wonky, get the updated drivers from the Intel website. « Show Less
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I have the USB version of this adapter and am running Windows 8.1. It works fine but does require that the drivers be installed from StarTech. Once I downloaded and installed the latest drivers, I have had no issues with the adapter. One thing to also consider is they recommend updating your display drivers to the latest version. Make sure you do that as well.
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Hi Alan, you have to press the Fn key at the same time with the F9 key.When you use the laptop with the AC power, the backlit keyboard turns on automatically but when you use it with the battery,the backlit is off as the first choice. Regards,Victor
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When I plug it into a windows 7 computer, it says "device driver not installed". No lights come on the device. Just keeps telling me it didn't install properly.
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Unfortunately this cannot be done. I called MSI and was told you would have to purchase the version that has keyboard lights. I also asked could I send in the hardware for an installation to get lights and was met with a negative response. Sucks but after a while I got over wanting lit keys. Now in the future if you hear something else please share. Happy Gaming.
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This keyboard I just installed it and so far so good. When I got my laptop, windows 8 was already installed on it and when my keyboard went bad, I got this keyboard and it works fine with 8. I have no compliants. There is no windows button. Hope this helps.
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It was already built into my windows 8.1 - you may need to download latest intel driver here: http://supportkb.intel.com/wireless/wireless-display/templates/selfservice/intelwidi/#portal/1026/article/16168
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Hi Don't know 100% but earlier the keys were in the bottom of the laptop. Also you bougth the licence with the laptop so either Microsoft or Acer should assit you with all isseues. And the clone should work as original and Microsoft should recognize your licence number. Ask these fellows before proceedeing in case you still hesitate.
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Have you tried opening the settings while the external screen is plugged in and switching to the laptops screen, you should find it in the display settings.
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I think the problem here is your installation file. I installed through usb boots. Download the file at microsoft website, then install and then buy the key
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Perhaps you could check that all components of Windows 8.1 are working properly. I have no problem with 8.1 on my Lenovo Yoga Pro 2.
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I just got mine, it appears it is only the slider toggle in the upper right that does that. Shame, that is a real annoyance to have to choose between windows 8 function keys or ones you use while programming, like f5 to refresh your browser or launch you app in debug mode. seems like alt or ctrl should be able to do that.
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Did you get it to work? That is the exact keyboard I got for the Acer A100 and can't get it to work.