Function keys and F1, F2, F3, etc.

tollboothjason

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Not sure how to explain this abstractly, so I will give an example. If I press the F12 key by itself, it turns off the wireless connection. If I want to actually input "F12," I have to enter fn-F12. What's the procedure for reversing this? I.e., I want to have to enter fn-F12 to turn off the wireless, etc. Isn't there a way to do this in the control panel of Windows 8?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP
It probably depends on the make of computer (presumably a laptop?).

There may be a utility provided by the laptop manufacturer, or you may need to get into the machine's BIOS or UEFI settings to change it.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1, 10
On my Logitech Keyboards I can toggle that in the Setpoint settings. I haven't found any setting for it on my laptop. Mine works the way you want yours to. I have to press the fn key and the other F key to adjust screen brightness, sound volume, wireless on off etc. I'd actually like it the other way.
 

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  • OS
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    Asus
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    AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
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It probably depends on the make of computer (presumably a laptop?).

There may be a utility provided by the laptop manufacturer, or you may need to get into the machine's BIOS or UEFI settings to change it.

It's an HP Envy. Where would I go to change this setting?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP
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