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07-14-2025 02:26 PM
Hi @omnipotent1
Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.
Hey there! Great question—Fn Lock can be a sneaky little setting when you just want your function keys to behave normally.
Let’s walk through how to disable it on your Omnibook X Flip running Windows 11. 🔧
🛠️ Method 1: Keyboard Shortcut
Most HP laptops (including the Omnibook series) support this quick toggle:
- Hold down the Fn key, then press Esc once.
- Release both keys. This should toggle Fn Lock off.
- Test by pressing F1–F12—they should now perform standard functions (like F5 refreshing a page).
🧬 Method 2: BIOS Settings
If the shortcut doesn’t work:
- Restart your laptop and press Esc repeatedly as it boots.
- When the Startup Menu appears, press F10 to enter BIOS Setup.
- Navigate to System Configuration > Action Keys Mode.
- Set it to Disabled to turn off Fn Lock.
- Press F10 to save and exit.
Let me know which method works for you—or if you’d like help finding the BIOS screen or testing your keys.
You’re one step away from full keyboard freedom! ⌨️💪
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Regards,
Hawks_Eye
If my response helped, please mark it as an Accepted Solution! ✅ It helps others and spreads support. Also, tapping "Yes" on "Was this reply helpful?" makes a big difference! Thanks!