By holding down the Fn button, and then any multimedia key with an additional symbol, you can adjust the sound volume, screen backlight, and enable battery saving mode. However, sometimes this key gets in the way, especially if something went wrong during the reinstallation of Windows, or you just want to have access to the desired function without additional pressing.
It is necessary
Toshiba HDD Protector
Instructions
Step 1
Holding down the Fn key will perform the functional roles of the F1-F12 buttons. If this feature bothers you when typing and working at the computer, you can disable it by holding down Fn and Num Lock at the same time.
Step 2
If after pressing this combination, the button still performs its function, read the manual for using your laptop or keyboard, find the appropriate section that describes the capabilities of the key. Try to search the Internet for a solution to the problem in the forums dedicated to your device.
Step 3
Turn off Fn on Toshiba laptops with a special utility called HDD Protector. Download the application from the official website of the manufacturer and install it following the instructions of the installer.
Step 4
Run the program and go to the "Optimization" tab, where the utilities for working with devices connected to the laptop will be listed. Click on "Accessibility". In the window that opens, uncheck the "Use Fn key" option and save all changes by clicking Ok.
Step 5
The corresponding option in the BIOS is also responsible for disabling this parameter. To access the setup utility, hold down the F10 button when turning on the laptop. If after pressing it nothing happens, try pressing another key - often its name is written at the bottom of the boot screen or in the instructions for the device.
Step 6
Among all the settings, find the Active Key Mode item and set it to Disable. It is this function that is responsible for the operation of the multimedia keys. Save the changes and wait for the operating system to load. The Fn key will be deactivated.
