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Is the Fn key the function key?
You may have noticed a key on your keyboard named “Fn”, this Fn key stands for Function, it can be found on the keyboard along the same row as the space bar near the Crtl, Alt or Shift, but why is it there? To perform an action, Press Fn and the relevant F key.
How do I press F keys without FN?
All you have to do is look on your keyboard and search for any key with a padlock symbol on it. Once you’ve located this key, press the Fn key and the Fn Lock key at the same time. Now, you’ll be able to use your Fn keys without having to press the Fn key to perform functions.
Is the Fn key the same as the shift key?
Toggle Fn Lock. This can often be toggled with an “Fn Lock” key, which functions like a Caps Lock key. Toggle the Fn Lock on and the keys will function as if you’re holding down the Fn key all the time, just as the Caps Lock key makes your letter keys function as if you’re holding down the Shift key all the time.
How to change the default behavior of the function keys?
Select System Preferences… from the drop-down menu. In the System Preferences menu, click the Keyboard icon. Under the Keyboard tab, check the box next to Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys.
Where do I find the Fn key settings?
If you don’t use Windows, or the Windows Mobility Center doesn’t have the option to change the Fn key behavior, and you have a laptop, look in the computer’s BIOS setup. For example, on many Dell computers, you can find this setting by locating the “Function Key Behavior” in the “System Configuration” section.
How to lock or unlock the FN ( function ) mode?
Enable or disable fn (function) or action keys mode. Change the action key setting from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press and hold the Power button for at least five seconds to turn off the computer. Turn on the computer and immediately press the f10 key repeatedly to open the BIOS Setup Utility.