How to Turn Off Function Key on Dell Laptop
Function keys on Dell laptops are convenient for accessing various system settings and shortcuts. However, some users may find them cumbersome or accidentally press them while trying to use the regular keys. If you are one of those users, you can easily turn off the function keys on your Dell laptop. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to disable the function keys on your Dell laptop.
1. Restart your Dell laptop: Before proceeding with the steps, make sure to save any unsaved work and restart your laptop.
2. Access the BIOS/UEFI settings: To disable the function keys, you need to access the BIOS or UEFI settings of your laptop. The process may vary slightly depending on the model and operating system of your Dell laptop. Here are the general steps:
- Restart your laptop and press the appropriate key to enter the BIOS/UEFI settings. The key to access the settings may be displayed on the screen during the boot process, often one of the function keys like F2, F12, or Esc.
- Once you are in the BIOS/UEFI settings, navigate through the menus using the arrow keys on your keyboard.
3. Locate the keyboard settings: The exact location of the keyboard settings may vary, but you can usually find them under the “Advanced” or “Integrated Peripherals” section.
- Use the arrow keys to navigate to the “Advanced” or “Integrated Peripherals” section.
- Press Enter to enter the section.
4. Disable the function keys: Look for an option related to the function keys, such as “Function Key Behavior” or “Function Key Lock.” Select this option and change the setting to disable the function keys.
- For example, if the option is “Function Key Lock,” set it to “Enabled” or “On.” This will lock the function keys and prevent them from being accidentally pressed.
- Alternatively, if the option is “Function Key Behavior,” set it to “Normal” or “Disable.” This will change the function keys to behave like regular keys.
5. Save and exit: Once you have disabled the function keys, navigate to the “Exit” or “Exit & Save Changes” section of the BIOS/UEFI settings.
- Select “Save and Exit” or “Exit & Save Changes” to save the changes you made to the BIOS/UEFI settings.
- Your laptop will restart with the new settings applied.
By following these steps, you can easily turn off the function keys on your Dell laptop. If you ever want to re-enable them, simply repeat the process and change the settings back to their original configuration.
