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    In need of some help (Fn-key)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by iTofuMan, Feb 20, 2010.

  1. iTofuMan

    iTofuMan Newbie

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    I have a Dell laptop (dont know what model) and i want to play games on it that heavily rely on the f1-f12 keys now my laptop has the f1-f12 keys in blue (meaning everytime i want to use them i always have to press it along with the fn key and i dont personally like doing that)

    Is there anyway to disable it so i can use my f1-f12 keys normally?

    Also i read online that it might be something about a number lock? but i dont have that on my laptop keyboard.

    Thanks!
     
    iTofuMan, Feb 20, 2010
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  2. OneCool

    OneCool I AM NUMBER 67

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    Your BIOS should have a setting for it.
     
    OneCool, Feb 20, 2010
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  3. mickyb28

    mickyb28 Notebook Enthusiast

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    On my model, you can change this in Windows Mobility Centre, via clicking on the battery -> More Power Options -> See also Windows Mobility Centre -> Function Key Row.

    The volume, screen brightness etc functions are still available, by holding the Fn key.
     
    mickyb28, Feb 20, 2010
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  4. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    A quick way of getting to the windows mobility centre is by pressing windows key + X

    I find using the windows mobility centre a better option, as you can change the setting on the fly; but it will remember what you had it set to last time, so if you turn off your machine and back on, it will still be in the same "mode".
     
    Fragilexx, Feb 21, 2010
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