> > In Midnight Commander, you can use ESC-1 instead of F1, if your
> > F-keys aren't mapping properly.
>
> yes, or ctrl-1, it works too... btw - f-keys... nice expression :)
>
> regards,

Once you use the above methods to get into Midnight Commander's menu, 
look under "Options" for "learn keys".  "learn keys" gives you an easy 
method of telling Midnight Commander where each function key is 
located.

Best of luck,

Andrew Gould