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adibah

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- Updated on Nov 28, 2018 at 01:55 PM - Latest reply: Musi - Feb 7, 2019 at 05:08 AM

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Hello,

i'm using dell laptop and I can't use may fn key. Mybe I change the setting or something but I don't know how to fix it.

Any help, please?

System Configuration: Windows 7 / Chrome 23.0.1271.64

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Zohaib R

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507 Nov 21, 2012 at 02:06 PM

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Hi adibah,

It seems the Fn key got disabled in Windows Mobility Center. Follow the steps below to enable Fn key in Windows Mobility Center:

1. Click "Start", type "Windows Mobility Center" and press enter.
2. In the Windows Mobility Center window, please locate "Function Key Behavior".
3. Click drop down arrow next to "Function Key Behavior" and then select "Function key"

Do reply with result.

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sandy - Mar 4, 2016 at 07:12 AM

wow thank you.it is working

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Toya - Mar 4, 2016 at 11:09 PM

Great!!! It worked thanks

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Kumara - Mar 5, 2016 at 08:06 AM

Thank you sir....its working

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NBer - Mar 11, 2016 at 10:53 AM

mine is already set to function key. New Dell Inspiron. Still no go

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bjohnson > NBer - Mar 14, 2016 at 01:20 PM

I have a dell Inspiron as well and it was already set to function key and they didn't work therefore I switched it to multimedia keys and now my function keys work. I hope this helps!

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Zohaib R

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507 Nov 28, 2012 at 04:00 PM

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Hi adibah,

There is another way to change the Fn Key behavior in Inspiron N4110. Follow the steps below to change the Fn Key behavior:

1. Power on/Restart the computer.
2. Start tapping the F2 key when the Dell Logo appears.
3. Enter the System Setup (BIOS).
4. Go to Advanced tab by pressing the right/left arrow key.
5. Using the down/up arrow keys select Function Key Behavior and hit Enter.
6. Choose Function Key and hit Enter.

Please revert for clarification.

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amit - Nov 2, 2014 at 01:25 AM

this solution solved me,
thankyou very very much

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tud - Feb 11, 2015 at 12:04 AM

Thank you!!

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- Feb 26, 2015 at 05:24 AM

thank u so much! I usually find myself having 2 try 15 dif solutions but this time I got u on the first try. its so nice 2 c a simple straight forward answer that tells me exactly what steps 2 take and it actually work. thank u 4 taking ur time 2 help us

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shahjahan - Aug 6, 2015 at 06:35 AM

thank you, this problem solved

Shahjahan

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rjake - Feb 19, 2016 at 08:41 AM

That was it, thank you for posting!!

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Zohaib R

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507 Nov 20, 2012 at 12:07 PM

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Hi adibah,

This might happen due to a software problem or the problem might be with the actual key itself. I would like to know when you are not able to use this key. Are you using the Fn key to navigate to the BIOS or Run diagnostics or this is happening only in Windows? Also reply with the Dell Laptop Model Number in your post.

Please do write back to us.

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Nasir > Riri - Jan 8, 2016 at 01:56 AM

press Fn+Esc to change behavior of the function keys. I just found out so though to share it with you all

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Summer > Nasir - Jan 14, 2016 at 05:38 AM

Thanks so much!!! It worked like magic.

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Ram > Nasir - Jan 26, 2016 at 01:00 AM

thks it worked.

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Kink > Nasir - Jan 26, 2016 at 11:49 PM

Thanks a lot! This litterally works for me!!!

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Jim > Nasir - Feb 2, 2016 at 01:57 PM

This worked, thanks

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ash - Dec 21, 2015 at 04:31 AM

My dell laptop Fn key is changed
if I press U its showing 4
if I press p its showing *

plz help me to fix it...

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Lyn - Feb 5, 2016 at 11:15 PM

I have the same problem with FN Keys which is not working after reformatted and I also tried to press FN+ESC but it didn't work with my DELL Laptop model N5010. Please need help.

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Masrooor - Mar 3, 2016 at 02:56 PM

FN+Esc worked on Inspirion 15 5558 laptop

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i don't have fn key behavior in my windows mobility center...
any other solution?
i cant find fun key behaviour at win mobility cnter...how to locate it
can find it at bios scrn also
I could not locate the "Function Key Behaviour" in the Mobility Center Window.
As per your guide Function Key working Well,

Thank you very much Mr.Zohaib R

Thanks & Regards,

Venkatachalam S
Thanks a lot, Zohaib. I was facing the same problem and got corrected by your advice.
There is no "Function Key Behavior" in Windows Mobility Center.
Worthless... His comment type "Windows Mobility Center" leads no where. Should have TESTED his own theory first .
thanks its working, but I had to select multimedia. still thanks.
No it worked for me I had to select multimedia as well instead of function key
Thanks so much I was so worried since yesterday
Useless info above. No multimedia and also no FN key settings.
Thank you Zohaib, your way worked! (Dell Inspiron 3542 i3) thanks a lot, no need to download anything.
Hi Zohaib,

In my keyboard some keys are not working. Model is dell 5547 i5 touch. Recently I am facing issue. Kindly tell me how to resolve it. By dinesh
I ham having same issue but cannot locate "function key behavior" in Windows Mobility Center. :(
mine is already set to function key. New Dell Inspiron. Still no go
I have a dell Inspiron as well and it was already set to function key and they didn't work therefore I switched it to multimedia keys and now my function keys work. I hope this helps!
thank u so much! I usually find myself having 2 try 15 dif solutions but this time I got u on the first try. its so nice 2 c a simple straight forward answer that tells me exactly what steps 2 take and it actually work. thank u 4 taking ur time 2 help us
the key work just fine but I just cant the fn function such up and down the volume. its Dell N4110
i cannot find fn ky behaviou at win mob center,,,how to locate it
in my dell laptop Fn key is changed for ex..

if I press p its showing *
any optain to change it
I am using dell inspiron 3521 laptop and I installed windows 7 but I m unable to adjust brightness through function key and through control panel . Please suggest
I am using dell inspiron N5110 os windows 7 and my F8 to F12 buttons are not working, Number keys also not working and windows key is not working please suggest me.
Hello Zohaib, I have a Dell 5558 and the function keys do not work. Please advise as the other ways don't have the options u suggested. Thank you.
press Fn+Esc to change behavior of the function keys. I just found out so though to share it with you all
My dell laptop Fn key is changed
if I press U its showing 4
if I press p its showing *

plz help me to fix it...
I have the same problem with FN Keys which is not working after reformatted and I also tried to press FN+ESC but it didn't work with my DELL Laptop model N5010. Please need help.

Vara · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-07T21:02:17-0500

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Vara Updated on Nov 29, 2018 at 05:21 AM

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Just press Fn+Esc keys and try again.

I had the same problem and it fixed in my case.

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Sue - Jan 10, 2018 at 04:51 PM

Thank you Vara!

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Anon - Feb 18, 2018 at 06:24 AM

Thanks for that. I I wonder where is it documented

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AlexCoroza - Mar 25, 2018 at 10:25 PM

Thanks for this. There is "FN Lock" icon in esc key.

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zewl23 - Apr 30, 2018 at 03:19 AM

Thanks! I was blind before :-D

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Musi - Updated on Feb 7, 2019 at 05:09 AM

Thanks so much Vara and Jean Francois!!

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