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    F Keys

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by juicehead, Jan 1, 2011.

  1. juicehead

    juicehead Newbie

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    I have recently purchased an Dell XPS 15. So far only complaint is the F Keys (F1, F2, etc.) Those keys have certain features binded to them (brightness, volume, etc.) and I want to just use the regular F key. Any help?
     
    juicehead, Jan 1, 2011
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  2. James D

    James D Notebook Prophet

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    Don't you need to push Fn Key to use that special features on F1 F2 etc.?
     
    James D, Jan 1, 2011
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    juicehead Newbie

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    Yes it works. Thank you.
     
    juicehead, Jan 1, 2011
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    weapon Notebook Guru

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    You can change this in the bios too if you prefer.
     
    weapon, Jan 1, 2011
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    MaxGhost Notebook Consultant

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    If you hit the settings button (the gear thingy above your keyboard's touchpad key) you can change the function key behavior from there. (Windows Mobility Center)
     
    MaxGhost, Jan 1, 2011
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