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On my Dell Studio 15, the function keys, by default, do things like switch the radio on/off or change the brightness or sound. To use them as function keys I have to hold down the Fn modifier.
I use function keys as function keys a lot more often than I want to change the volume or brightness.
Am I missing an obvious setting somewhere in the control panel (Vista Uber Extreme Something)?
RickMeasham
Posted 2009-08-01T12:34:23.100
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There should be a BIOS setting to modify this behavior:
Advanced -> Function Key Behavior -> Function Key First
brian
Posted 2009-08-01T12:34:23.100
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This setting can also be changed through the Windows Mobility Center, look for the "Function Key Row" setting.
saze
Posted 2009-08-01T12:34:23.100
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As of windows 8.1, I'm not seeing the 'Function Key Row' in the Mobility Center. Any updates? – Jonesopolis – 2014-07-16T01:53:53.013
1According to a deleted post: the BIOS changes the default, and the Windows Mobility Center (WIN+X) allows toggle. And apparently some computers might fail to honor the default from the BIOS. – Arjan – 2011-04-25T19:05:26.977
Doh! Didn't think of the BIOS settings. New computer and all. I'll check it next time I restart. – RickMeasham – 2009-08-01T12:51:12.943