How to disable enable the Fn key in hp laptop

 How to disable enable the Fn key in hp laptop

A business laptop user can access extra functionality for dual-use keys by pressing the Fn(Function) key. It commonly controls hardware settings like volume or brightness. The "Fn" key is placed at the bottom of a laptop keyboard.  Dual-use keys that call for the "Fn" key can be turned as single-use keys by disabling the key in the BIOS. The laptop must have advanced BIOS options for the "Fn" key to be disabled. How to disable enable the Fn key in hp laptop.

How to disable enable the Fn key in hp laptop

Steps for disable enable the Fn key on a laptop


1.

To enter the BIOS menu on a computer during startup, turn on the computer and quickly press the key designated for accessing the BIOS. The key used for this varies by computer and manufacturer. For HP laptops, the key used is "F10". If the BIOS access window is missed during startup and the computer continues to load Windows, shut down the computer and try again.

2.

Use the right arrow to move to the "System Configuration" menu.

3.

Press the down arrow to navigate to the "Action Keys Mode" option.

4.

Press "Enter" to switch the settings to disabled.

5.

Press "F10" to save your settings and restart the computer.

6.

After the computer restarts, the Fn key should now be disabled. To re-enable the Fn key, repeat steps 1-5 and select the "Enabled" option in step 4.

7.

Press "F10" again to save your settings and restart the computer. The Fn key should now be re-enabled and function as normal.

8. 

You can also do this by using the function key + esc key or function key + shift key on your laptop to turn on and off your fn key.

9.

In case you are unable to change the settings in BIOS, you can also check for the settings in the Device Manager and make the necessary changes there.

10.

You can also check the manufacturer's website for instructions on disabling and enabling the Fn key on your specific laptop model.

11.

If you still face problems, you can contact the customer service of the manufacturer for further assistance.

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