The keyboard is one of the most important tools for the computer. Regardless of whether it is a laptop or a PC, when this tool fails, an important part of the machine is affected. Some common problems of the machines can be between hardware and software, they are also attacked by poor internet connection.
However, keyboard problems are solvable, there are ways to fix various failures that occur in a simple way. PCs without a keyboard can also be used, this variant is very useful whenever there are problems with keyboard connectors such as USB.
Of course, each key on the keyboard has its essential function, and there are times when one of the keys is reversed. Is that possible? Yes, in most cases. This article will show how to activate or invert the Fn key on laptops and PCs.
What is the Fn key for?
This key is much more present on laptops or laptops than on desktop PCs. The reason this happens is because these keys appear more on small keyboards than on large keyboards.
This key has the name: function key whose abbreviation is Fn. With this key any computer user can access any of the secondary functions provided by the keyboard. Just as it does with other keys like AltGr or Print. The Fn key is usually located on the bottom row of the keyboard. But the position of these letters also varies depending on the model.
The main action of the function key is to help the user activate special functions from the keyboard. For example, if someone needs or wants to increase the volume of the pc with the keyboard, they can do it by activating the special functions from the Fn key. For this kind of options is that the Fn key is quite useful.
What is the Fn key on my PC keyboard?
We must take into account that the Fn key is more commonly found in the laptops, since these being smaller, we look for a way to adjust other functions with this key; In PC keyboards, it is often not necessary to include them since they have keys such as Ctrl, Alt and Shift.
If a desktop keyboard has this key, you will find it just like laptops, it is located to the left of the space bar and to the right of the Windows logo.
How to disable the Fn keys in Windows 10
You can follow these steps so that you can Disable Fn key in Windows 10:
- Haz click on Windows start.
- Following this, you must click where it says system.
- When you are there, one that says preferences will appear among the options, you have to enter there.
- Next, you need to go to where it says assistive technologies.
- Then you must access the keyboard accessibility option.
- That’s where you’ll find the option that says mouse keys, you need to uncheck the box that says keyboard function controls.
Done, in this way you have successfully disabled the function of the Fn key on your computer.
How to configure the Fn key on my PC or laptop
The Fn key is known more than anything on portable keyboards, since these are smaller, then we will explain how you can activate and deactivate it.
How to turn the Fn key on and off
All the keys on the keyboard have their respective functions, so as seen in previous lines, the Fn key also fulfills its objectives. This key can be enabled or disabled with just a few settings.
You can disable the Fn key as follows: When you turn on your computer, enter the BIOS, this may vary according to the model of your computer, in some it may be with the F10 key. You will use the right or left arrow key to enter the settings option. Then enter the action keys mode option and you are going to press the Enter key so a menu will be displayed with the option to Activate and Deactivate, click on the option of your preference and that’s it.
First step
The function of each key must be configured in the BIOS of the PC. Press the button that turns on the computer for a few seconds and thus make the machine stop being on.
Second step
After turning off the computer and leaving it for a moment without turning it on, it turns on again and automatically the user must touch the f10 key repeatedly. By doing so you will be able to configure the BIOS which is what you want on this occasion.
Third step
The user will now need to log in and configure the computer system. After that you can press the enter key. With that key pressed, the options of activated or deactivated in the BIOS will be shown.
Fourth step
Finally, the user must save all the changes made on this computer, and finally press f10 in order to configure the machine in this new way. The computer will be restarted with all the changes.
That series of steps will allow a user to enable or disable the Fn key on their keyboard. Depending on what you want, you can do it by following this to the letter.
What to do if this Fn key is inverted?
Probably this happens due to poorly made options in the BIOS settings, it is also possible that it happens due to the manufacturer that configured it that way. It is solvable with simple adjustments in the BIOS.
If a user doesn’t want to go through the lengthy process of setting up the BIOS or is scared because they don’t know much about computers, they just need to press Escape + Fn Look. With these settings the keyboard will return to normal and the user will be able to use the Fn key with all its functions included.
Even if the key is active, it is not totally necessary for the user to use it for the functions for which it is designed. For example, from the keyboard with other keys you can do that kind of functions, like F8, which can raise or lower the volume without pressing Fn.
