How To Use F Keys On Hp Laptop Jun 2026
To use the "standard" function (like F1 for Help or F11 for Full Screen), you must press and hold the Fn key (usually located in the bottom-left corner) while tapping the desired F key. How to Change F Key Behavior (Action Key Mode)
On most HP laptops, after pressing Fn + Esc , an on-screen popup shows:
If you find yourself in Mark’s situation, here is your cheat sheet:
Turn it on and immediately tap the key repeatedly (or Esc , then F10 ) until the BIOS Setup Utility opens.
She pointed to the key, which on Mark's model had a secondary icon.
Sarah pointed to the keys Mark was pressing. "See those little icons printed in blue or white on the F1 through F12 keys? The speaker, the sun, the airplane?" To use the "standard" function (like F1 for
If your HP laptop’s F keys aren’t behaving as expected (e.g., pressing F5 refreshes but instead changes keyboard backlight), here’s what you need to know.
Many modern HP laptops (like the Envy or EliteBook series) have a built-in toggle called .
Select to make F1–F12 the primary function, or Enabled to make icons (volume/brightness) the primary function. Press F10 to save your changes and exit. 2. The Keyboard Lock Shortcut (Fastest) Sarah pointed to the keys Mark was pressing
If you want to permanently change how these keys work (e.g., you always want F5 to refresh without holding Fn), follow these steps:
Mark grinned. "Finally. I’m back in control."
