disable the access key function on my desktop

[stefbishop]

The standard function keys have to be accessed by holding down the fn key.
In laptops the F1 F2 keys etc are assigned to be volume controls, in a mode called access function key.
However the BIOS in the laptop allows this to be overidden.

However the desktop BIOS doesn't provide the option.

How can I disable the access mode, so when I just hit F2 I get F2 instead of volume-

[itsmyname]

Purchase a different keyboard for your desktop, and connect it, in place of your current keyboard.

Such a "standard" keyboard will not have a "FN" nor a "FN LOCK" key -- pressing the F2 key will send "F2" to the active window.

[praveenbv]

Hi@stefbishop, Welcome to the HP Support Community!

I understand that notebook has an issue with disable the access function Key on your Desktop.

Request you to follow the below troubleshooting steps from the document fix:-

HP Notebook PCs - How to Lock or Unlock the Fn (Function) Key

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