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‎11-13-2018 10:14 PM

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Product: 15q-bu038tu
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

F5 key of my laptop (HP 15q-038tu) does not work directly.

If i press fn key first and then f5 key then f5 key works.

What is the solution that f5 key works directly and i don't have to press fn key first.

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‎11-13-2018 10:47 PM - edited ‎11-13-2018 10:55 PM

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When Action Keys is enabled in BIOS the top row of keys by default gives the function of the icon on the middle of the keys -brightness,volume,etc. It is required to press FN plus the key to get the function of the top icon on keys-F1-F10 function.

To change the default behavior enter BIOS by quickly tapping Esc  immediately after powering on, then F10 to enter BIOS setup and turn off Action Keys. Save and Exit. Once that is done you will need to press FN plus a  key to adjust volume,brightness,etc.

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‎11-13-2018 10:47 PM - edited ‎11-13-2018 10:55 PM

HP Recommended

When Action Keys is enabled in BIOS the top row of keys by default gives the function of the icon on the middle of the keys -brightness,volume,etc. It is required to press FN plus the key to get the function of the top icon on keys-F1-F10 function.

To change the default behavior enter BIOS by quickly tapping Esc  immediately after powering on, then F10 to enter BIOS setup and turn off Action Keys. Save and Exit. Once that is done you will need to press FN plus a  key to adjust volume,brightness,etc.

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