Many newer keyboards don't have an F-lock key. This key controls the functions of the F (1-12) keys. In the off position, the F keys work normally (like F2 gets you into BIOS). But even in the absence of the F-lock key, the function can be altered into the ON position, rendering F keys basically unusable.
There are many posts online begging for help with this, and many solutions, many convoluted and silly, but none of them work.
Here is the solution:
Go to Start, type in: on-screen keyboard. Click on it, the keyboard appears on the screen. (There is an X at the top so you can get out of it when you are ready). Press the FN key on the on-screen keyboard, while simultaneously pressing the NUMLOCK key on your REGULAR keyboard! Your F keys now function normally! Problem solved! (Note: on-screen keyboard can also be accessed through control panel, ease of access.)
Dustman
There are many posts online begging for help with this, and many solutions, many convoluted and silly, but none of them work.
Here is the solution:
Go to Start, type in: on-screen keyboard. Click on it, the keyboard appears on the screen. (There is an X at the top so you can get out of it when you are ready). Press the FN key on the on-screen keyboard, while simultaneously pressing the NUMLOCK key on your REGULAR keyboard! Your F keys now function normally! Problem solved! (Note: on-screen keyboard can also be accessed through control panel, ease of access.)
Dustman
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