Jul 10, 2017 · Press the up-arrow or down-arrow keys to navigate to the Action Keys Mode option, and then press the Enter key to display the Enable / Disable menu. Select the desired mode: Disabled: …

Apr 19, 2024 · Learn how to lock or Unlock the Fn (Function) Key on an HP Notebook. Follow the steps in this video to learn how you can press the function keys (f1-f12) with or without pressing the fn …

Apr 4, 2025 · By default, this is often enabled to allow the function keys to perform their secondary actions without needing to press the Fn key. Change the Action Key Setting: Change the setting to …

Jan 2, 2025 · This will allow you to use the F1, F2, etc., keys as standard function keys in games without triggering system actions like brightness adjustment. Check for the Fn Key Lock Option On most HP …

Dec 29, 2010 · Using Function Keys without the blue Fn button I just purchased an Inspiron M5030 and am dismayed to find that I need to press the blue Fn key in the bottom left of my keyboard in order to …

Feb 18, 2021 · Hi, I have a Pavilion DV7 lap top (BIOS F.1B - 10/23/2012, SMBIOS 2.7, Windows 7) and I would like to know if it's possible to to press F1-F12 keys without holding fn key ? I have performed …

Oct 8, 2020 · Solved: When using Excel I need to use function keys inn the normal way ie F2,F4 etc without having to press the Fn key as well. This makes using - 7806661

Jul 3, 2025 · Learn how to use multimedia and function keys on Dell external keyboards, including primary and secondary key functions, swapping modes, BIOS access, and Windows shortcuts.

Jul 29, 2020 · One of the problems with the keyboard is that the function keys have been relegated to alternate status. (Actually, you can switch between two modes: either the function keys have …

Oct 12, 2025 · To use the traditional F1–F12 functions (like F2 for editing or F5 for refresh) on your HP wireless keyboard, you can toggle the Fn (Function) Lock. This allows you to switch between media …