Annoying Problem on My Dell Inspiron 1440

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narakputra

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Hi! all
i am currently using dell inspiron 1440 laptop with windows vista ultimate 64 bit...

my problem is, that every time i have to use any function key (like f1 or f2 etc) i have to press "Fn" key as well to get the desired result..

for example...

for refreshing any page instead of pressing only "f5".... i have to press "fn+f5" :huh: :sa: ..
the same goes with all function keys....

and while playing some games it becomes very annoying to press fn key each time i have to press any function key :( ....

is there any way to reverse the function of fn key...
because by simply pressing f5 my brightness increases :confused: etc...

so all i want is that i should be able to use "only f5" for refreshing the page and "fn+f5" to increase the brightness :) ....
kindly help me out...

Thanks
Narakputra
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 1440
    CPU
    intel core 2 duo T6500 2.1ghz
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    intel media accelerator
    Hard Drives
    western digital 320 gb(internal) External: 1X320gb wd & 1X80gb seagate
    Mouse
    Logitech mx518
    Keyboard
    laptop keyboard
    Internet Speed
    512 kbps
Seems to be the way your keyboard is suppose to work

Fn key - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

From the article referenced above

named F Lock key. It is mainly for the purpose of changing display or audio settings quickly, such as brightness, contrast, or volume, and is held down in conjunction with the appropriate key to change the settings.Contents

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hello
according to the picture in richc46's link and what leo says.. you may be able to press the numbers lock key to change the fn keys functions, (reverse the affects)
If your fn key is a different color, you may have to press it along with a numbers lock key.(the same color as the fn key)

bottom line is, look for a numbers lock key and see if that reverses the affects of the fn key!!.....good luck

ps sorry if i have confused you !!
 

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    acer aspire 6930
    Memory
    3GB
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    onboard
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Hard Drives
    320GB
richc46 said:
Seems to be the way your keyboard is suppose to work

Fn key - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

From the article referenced above

named F Lock key. It is mainly for the purpose of changing display or audio settings quickly, such as brightness, contrast, or volume, and is held down in conjunction with the appropriate key to change the settings.Contents

I
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Click to expand...

it cant help me either as i've got no f-lock key.
thanks for your help but isn't there any other method like tweaking in registry or something
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 1440
    CPU
    intel core 2 duo T6500 2.1ghz
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    intel media accelerator
    Hard Drives
    western digital 320 gb(internal) External: 1X320gb wd & 1X80gb seagate
    Mouse
    Logitech mx518
    Keyboard
    laptop keyboard
    Internet Speed
    512 kbps
I have a 1440 and found this a frustrating issue as well. Easy fix. At least on mine. On boot up, select F2 while prompted to get into the Bios. In there, you can select an option to reverse the settings from multimedia to regular function keys. I'm on Windows 7 though, but I imagine the bios is the same or darn similar.
 

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