HP Pavilion Notebook (Can not use the Function Keys)

[The_Vin_Man]

I can not use the Function Keys (Fn) on my HP Pavilion Notebook - (LAPTOP-6FL5VPH0)! Many solutions say to Unlock the Function Keys by using the right most top key on my laptop keyboard. The problem is I don't have a Lock Function Key in the upper right of my laptop keyboard. Any Suggestions???

[asmita6658 · Accepted solution]

Hi @The_Vin_Man

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

Try these steps to change the action key setting from the BIOS Setup Utility - 

1) Press and hold the Power button for at least five seconds to turn off the computer.

2) Turn on the computer and immediately press the f10 key repeatedly to open the BIOS Setup Utility.

3) Press the right or left arrow key to select the System Configuration menu.

4) Press the up or down arrow key to select Action Keys Mode.

5) Press the Enter key to display the Enabled / Disabled options.

6) Press the up or down arrow key to select one of the options - 

Enabled: Does not require pressing fn to use the actions printed on the function keys.

For example, pressing f8 lowers the sound as printed on the key. Alternately, pressing both the fn + f8 minimizes and maximizes a web browser.

Disabled: Requires pressing fn to use the actions printed on the function keys.

For example, pressing f1 opens a help window. Alternately, pressing both the fn + f1 keys puts the computer to sleep as printed on the key.

7) Press the f10 key to save the selection and restart the computer.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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