I can't seem to enter any of the "F" keys as a shortcut - the input box just wont accept them...?

Also, I have to double click in each of the text areas before the dialog will accept any entry, even if the cursor is shown as blinking in the text area, which I take to mean it is awaiting input..?

Is there some trick to this I am missing?

windows7 64 bit / toshiba satellite laptop

thanks
rabbit