I recently got a new laptop, and while I'm loving it overall, I'm facing an issue with the function keys (F1-F12). They seem to be doing the wrong things – for example, the keys meant to adjust volume and screen brightness aren't functioning as expected. I've looked through the settings but haven't found anything that could fix the problem. I can still control volume and brightness through other means, but I'd really prefer to use the function keys. Any advice?
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Sounds like your laptop might have a setting for toggling between the function key behavior and the special functions like volume or brightness. Usually, you need to hold down the Fn key to access the functions printed on the keys. Have you tried that? If your laptop has an Fn Lock feature, that might let you switch it permanently.
It's common for laptops to have different default behaviors for F keys. Some are set to regular F1-F12 functions and require the Fn key for special functions, while others are the opposite. Check if your laptop allows you to change this setting with a shortcut like Fn + Esc or through the manufacturer's software; that might solve your problem!
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