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The arrow keys with the function key act as page up, down, home and end. I like to use these keys a lot. Is there a way to set the keyboard so the functions are reversed? On my Mac I can default the function key to on. This type of feature would make page up, down active without the function key and the arrows active with the function key.

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Thanks very much for the feedback and you are correct that to access the function buttons on the arrow key you still need to press and hold FN.

 

 

 

If I hear of a different method about changing those options with the arrow keys will let you know.

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Hello @stxm222 

 

 

There is a way to change the FN+ Function Key conbination requirements. Please see the below document and us know if that resolves your issue.

 

 

 

HP Notebook PCs - Disable The Fn + Function Key Combination on Certain Models

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02035108

 

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Thanks very much for the quick reply. I tried this and it works for the F1 to F12 keys. However, it doesn't do anything to the arrow keys. I guess technically they're not function keys but their behaviour is controlled by the function keys. So, page up etc still require pressing the function key.  

 

If there's a feature request for the bios, please put this on it, unless you have some other ideas.

 

Thank you.

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Thanks very much for the feedback and you are correct that to access the function buttons on the arrow key you still need to press and hold FN.

 

 

 

If I hear of a different method about changing those options with the arrow keys will let you know.

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Make it easier for others to find solutions, by marking my answer “Accept as Solution” if it solves your problem.
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