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    Studio 14z Keyboard Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by the8thst, Oct 2, 2009.

  1. the8thst

    the8thst Newbie

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    I found this in one of the reviews of the 14z:
    Is there a way to change this back to standard laptop functionality? I use the function keys quite a bit when I am working and very rarely need to adjust volume or pause music.
    This is most likely a deal breaker for me. If I can't get standard F-key operation on the Studio, then I will have to look elsewhere.

    Thanks,
    Pete
     
    the8thst, Oct 2, 2009
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  2. ktriebol

    ktriebol Notebook Geek

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    On my Inspiron, you can change it in the BIOS and I have made that change mainly because of F5. I imagine you can do the same on the 14z.
     
    ktriebol, Oct 2, 2009
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  3. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Yes, there is a BIOS setting on all Dell laptops equipped with dual-mode media/F-series keys that allows you to decide whether they should function primarily as media keys or as F-keys. The default setting is media keys, but it takes all of ten seconds to change and save.
     
    Mastershroom, Oct 3, 2009
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  4. the8thst

    the8thst Newbie

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    Perfect. Thanks for the quick answers.
    Now I will just wait until the end of the month to see if anything new is unveiled for the Win7 release party, and then turn my order into the office manager.
     
    the8thst, Oct 3, 2009
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  5. mythzeph

    mythzeph Notebook Guru

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    you can change it in the mobility control pannel too!
     
    mythzeph, Oct 3, 2009
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  6. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Hmm, how do you do that? I don't see that on my Studio 15.
     
    Mastershroom, Oct 3, 2009
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