Function keys on Dell laptop requires Fn+F1-F12 (default is multimedia/oem key)
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In most dell laptop (e.g. Studio 1555, Inspiron 1545, Inspiron 3000, Inspiron N5010 etc) the F1-F12 keys at the top of the keyboard are dual function with Multimedia/OEM keys such as volume and screen brightness etc. The problem is, is that the Multimedia/OEM keys are the default, and you have to p…
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Fix for: Function keys on Dell laptop requires Fn+F1-F12 (default is multimedia/oem key)
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Often the ESC key will have a 'function lock' icon which looks like a padlock. Press the 'FN' select key and ESC and it switches the function keys to behave as function keys.
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