Restore F1–F12 Functions: Guide for Windows and Laptops To use “pure” F1–F12, you have to press Fn, and if you want the opposite (pure F1–F12 by default and Fn for multimedia) you can reverse the behavior with a setting called “Hotkeys” or “Action Keys Mode”
How do i switch my fn+F1, F2. . . . keys functions to just F1, F2 There is very likely a solution, but it probably involves pressing a combo on your keyboard like Fn+CapsLock or on my Dell Lattitude it's Fn+Escape to turn on the "Fn Lock" so that the F keys remain as regular F-keys instead of brightness volume key backlight etc
How to Choose Whether Your Function Keys Are F1-F12 Keys or Special Keys On most laptop keyboards --- and some desktop keyboards --- you can tap the “Fn” to choose whether your Function Keys act like regular F1-F12 keys or special keys Alternatively, you can find a setting in the BIOS UEFI or Control Panel to pick which behavior you want