[Bug 53606] Re: IBM Thinkpad R40e special keys does not work with ACPI

Tue Jul 25 15:14:53 UTC 2006

** Description changed:

- Binary package hint: acpi
+ Binary package hint (2): linux-source-2.6.15 (Ubuntu)
+ Binary package hint (1): acpi

  IBM Thinkpad R40e, type 2684-HRG
  Ubuntu 6.06, kernel version 2.6.15-26-686, all security pathes.
  ACPI version 0.09-1

  When booting normally all power-related functions work.  (Detection of main power / battery, battery charge indicator, etc.)  Ubuntu is able to shut the computer completely off.
  With a normal boot no special keys function.

  When booting with the added parameter ACPI=OFF NO power-related functions work.  (Detection of main power / battery, battery charge indicator, etc.)  Ubuntu is NOT able to shut the computer completely off.
  When booting with the added parameter ACPI=OFF special keys function as they should.

  They keys affected are:
  "Volume up"
  "Volume down"
  "Mute"
  <FN> and all special functions invoked via the <FN> key.
  "Previous page"
  "Next page"

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IBM Thinkpad R40e special keys does not work with ACPI
https://launchpad.net/bugs/53606