To help you use the function keys conveniently, we illustrate two simple methods for you to unlock the function keys on your Dell laptop below. Find the key with the Fn Lock icon in your keyboard usually the Esc key. Then you can use the function key by pressing it directly. If you are not sure how to do that, refer steps below. Open Device Manager.
Expand category Keyboards , Right-click on the keyboard device and click Uninstall device from the pop-up menu. Then follow the on-screen instructions. If you have any questions, please leave your comments below.
Before working as a technical writer for Driver Easy, she was a technical support agent, helping people to solve their computer problems. She enjoys providing solutions to computer problems and loves exploring new technologies. To install Driver Easy Click. Camilla Mo Last Updated: 3 years ago. I know that you already installed Quickset - nevertheless I will post the direct download link just in case you inadvertently downloaded the wrong version.
Assuming that Quickset is installed properly did you try using the keys with and without the FN key? Yes that's the file I've downloaded and installed 3 times now.
Is there a way to assign actions to function keys? When I change it to 'Multimedia' the function keys work without having to press the Fn key in unison. However, it still doesn't make the f8, f9, f10 or mute keys work. You need to press FN and the keys, it they're a different color than the rest of the normal keys.
Changing the setting to 'Multimedia' doesn't make any difference except I don't need to press orange Fn key. Looks like there's no solution to this, other than using a third party app to assign actions to the offending function keys. So I have sort of solved this. However, I always thought that initially pressing those keys first, automatically launched my preferred media software.
I could be wrong though as It's been a while since using the function keys in this way. So, the only function key that doesn't work is still the 'Mute' key. I installed the chip set drivers from the link that you provided. That didn't seem to help. The issue still remains! Does that help? I couldn't find the equivalent setup guide for online though. It looks like a hardware keyboard problem. I intend to call Dell to see if they can replace the keyboard.
I know that this was an issue over two years ago now but I am having the same issue now with the same keys not working in the same way.
I was hoping you could let me know what actually ended up working for you to fix the issue. If you are using a laptop, sometimes switching on the numlock may cause the keys on your keyboard to switch functions. Kindly turnoff the numlock. Also, make sure that you set your keyboard language to English US. To do so, kindly follow the steps below:. Thank you. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question 3.
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