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Hello,
I have a new Dell Inspiron 1545.  I am in the habit of, from years of using other computers, using the function keys to perfrom basic functions (alt+f4 to close programs, f11 to make web browsers full screen, etc.)  However, with this new computer, in order to use alt+f4 I also have to hit the fn key.  Right now, if I just hit f4, it makes my screen dimmer - in other words, it appears to be doing the secondary function instead of the primary function.  This is only the case with the function keys, though.  I thought that maybe I would just have to retrain my brain and get used to hitting one more key, but then I figured there must be a work-around, because just hitting plain old alt+f4 on any other computer I use still works, so it seems silly that you'd need to know one way for some computers and another way for others.  
Anyway.  Please help?

helpme · Accepted Answer

Hello, 

I have the same problem..can anyone please find a way to make the function key the primiary ones. I hate to have to press FN + ALT + f4

sharpman · Answer

the alt+f4 should still work. the fn key is for a further function of the f4 key
hitting alt + f4 whilst in a window, should close it as per norm.

fudge · Answer

I tried all these things but it turned out on my computer to be much simpler. I just had to press the "number lock key" by itself

sa · Answer

had similar problem. you have to change it in bios settins. can't remember how exactly but have a look around in there. enter it when your computer is starting up.something about reversing fn and regular functions.

micky · Answer

quick set install

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