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My Fn key settings have been switched?

my Niece was messing in the settings and somehow my Fn key functions have been switched. Currently, it's set so that if I want to use a F key (ex: F9) I just have to press the button, when before I had to press Fn and then the key that has F9 on it. Also, now that the settings are switched, keys like the sound and brightness don't work unless I press Fn first, when before they used to work automatically. Does anyone know how to change it back? I have a Dell Inspiron 1545 and I use Windows 7

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  • 10 years ago
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    You will need to Restart your computer and during the first screen that comes up (POST) you will need to press F2 to enter Setup (BIOS) Once you have entered BIOS you will need to look for Function Key Behavior. Select Multimedia Key First. Save the Settings and Exit. Your computer will restart and your default settings should be restored.

  • 4 years ago

    Fn Key Switch

  • 7 years ago

    can someone tell me how to do this for the windows 8 because I have the same problem

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    try going to the windows mobility center. if ur on vista all u have to do is go to the start menu and type in windows mobility center and click where it said turn wireless on. that may work.

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