Jan 3, 2023 · If you're using a laptop, you might need to find a key on your keyboard where it's written Fn (usually it's near Ctrl and the Windows key). You must press it at the same time you press the keys with the function you want to use. I hope this helps you! Please let me know if I can assist you more.

Mar 29, 2014 · I have this problem on my laptop: If my Fn key is pressed, the normal (PC-like) F1 - F12 keys will be triggered; when it isn't, then the special keys will be triggered (e.g. brightness control, sound volume). Is there any way I can invert this, so that when I press the Fn key the special keys will be triggered and when I don't the F1 - F12 keys ...

Nov 4, 2024 · Previously, I used to lock the function key by pressing Fn + Esc, allowing me to use the function keys (F1 to F12) directly without holding down the Fn key (e.g., F3 to increase volume, F2 to decrease volume). However, now pressing Fn + Esc no longer locks the function key, and I have to hold the Fn key to use the function keys.

Oct 6, 2024 · Try pressing Fn + Esc to see if that removes the Fn lock on your keyboard. If that does not work for you, boot your system into BIOS, and on the System Configuration tab, you should see an option to enable/disable the Action Keys Mode, set that to its opposite setting, save that and restart your system.

Jan 26, 2022 · I have a surface book and for a while now the Fn key has been locked. When I press the Fn key the light on the key remains on. I'm just wondering how I can unlock the key? I have restarted my computer and have done a system restore and the issue still remains. I also do not have any updates available. Please note that I have a Surface Book and ...

Aug 21, 2022 · Your keyboard hardware chip itself detects the FN key and sends windows the resulting signal of either plan F2 or volume down (for example in this case), but Windows doesn't know that the FN key is involved, as far as Windows "knows", the volume-down and F2 really are two different keys.

Jun 12, 2020 · 1. Press the right or left arrow key to select the System Configuration menu. 2. Press the up or down arrow key to select Action Keys Mode. 3. Press the Enter key to display the Enabled / Disabled options. 4. Press the f10 key to save the selection and restart the computer.

May 16, 2023 · 3. While holding down the "Fn" key, press the "Escape" key (often labeled as "Esc") once. 4. Release both the "Fn" and "Escape" keys. Give it a try and see if it works for you! If you ever want to enable the Alternate Function Keys mode again, you can simply repeat the same steps: press and hold the "Fn" key, then press the "Escape" key, and ...

Jan 1, 2019 · I've just bought a new laptop (ASUS ZenBook 3 UX490U) and I've had some trouble trying to access F1-F12 function keys without pressing FN key first. I've already tried to press FN + ESC but it didn't work. I also tried to enable it with the Mobility Center but it didn't work either.

Mar 7, 2020 · Try press and hold FN key then ESC to enable toggle FN Lock. If that doesn't work, check if you have Windows Mobility Center installed then set FN key row as Multimedia key instead of Standard keys. I hope this helps with your concern.