Sometimes, when working with a laptop, users notice that the function keys F1-F12 have an unusual purpose. When you press them, the screen brightness and sound level change, WI-FI turns on and off, or even the laptop goes into sleep mode. And to return these keys to their normal functionality, you have to press Fn each time. This disturbs the user and slows down the work.
Necessary
- - notebook;
- - user's manual;
- - Toshiba HDD Protector utility.
Instructions
Step 1
In most cases, to disable the Fn function, simply press the Fn + NumLock keys at the same time. However, depending on the laptop manufacturer, other keyboard shortcuts may be used. And in some cases, to solve this problem, you need to install a special utility or deactivate the Fn key in the BIOS.
Step 2
If you purchased a laptop from the manufacturer HP, then to disable the Fn function, you will have to deactivate it in the BIOS. To do this, when turning on the laptop, hold down the F2 or Del key (depending on the model). Sometimes the F10 or Esc keys are used for this purpose. If you cannot enter the BIOS, look for information about the motherboard in the "User's Guide".
Step 3
To navigate the BIOS, use the Left / Right / Up / Down arrow keys. Go to the System Configuration tab and select the Action Keys Mode parameter. The function is enabled by default - the switch is in the Enabled position. Change the parameter value to Disabled and press the F10 key to save the changes and exit the BIOS.
Step 4
To disable the Fn function on Toshiba notebooks, use the HDD Protector utility. The program has a Russian interface. You can download it for free from the laptop manufacturer's website. Run the application and open the Optimization tab. Click on the "Accessibility" shortcut and in the window that appears, uncheck the "Use Fn-StickyKey" item.
