How to disable Fn function key on Lenovo Thinkpad notebook? The general notebook F1-F12 has two functions. Pressing F1 by default when the computer is turned on has no effect. If you press Fn and F1 at the same time, the computer will be muted. Because there is a mute sign in the lower right corner of F1, you need to use Fn to achieve . Some users want to directly realize the special functions of F1-F12 due to the requirements of playing games, etc., do not need to use Fn, how to achieve? The following editor introduces to you how to directly implement F1-F12 special functions on Thinkpad notebook without directly pressing Fn.
Method one: Fn hotkey switching function of floating island keyboard
After the Fn lock function is disabled: The Fn lock indicator goes off. To use the special functions with icons printed on each key, press the function keys directly; to use the traditional F1-F12 functions, press the Fn key and the corresponding function keys.
After the Fn lock function is enabled: the Fn lock indicator lights. To use the traditional F1-F12 functions, press the function keys directly; to use the special functions with icons printed on each key, press the Fn key and the corresponding function key.
Precautions:
1. ThinkPad E431 / E531 began to use this function on floating island keyboard;
2. Except for some early models of floating island keyboard, such as T430u, X1, ThinkPad X1 Carbon 1st and 2nd generation;
Method 2: Set Fn lock function through keyboard properties
1. Open the control panel and change the view of the control panel from "Category" to "Large Icon" or "Small Icon".
2. Find "Keyboard" and open it. In the "Keyboard Properties" window, click the "Fn and Function Keys" tab.
3. Set to the mode you need as described below:
If you select "Press F1-F12 directly to start the F1-F12 function, ..."
At this time, to use the traditional F1-F12 key function, please directly press the function key;
To use the special functions with icons printed on each key, press the Fn key and the corresponding function key
If you select "Press F1-F12 directly to start the special function"
At this time, to use the special function printed with an icon on each key, press the function key directly;
To use the traditional F1-F12 key functions, press the Fn key and the corresponding function key.
Method 3: Set the function of Fn key through BIOS
When the computer restarts to the ThinkPad Logo, continuously hit the F1 key on the keyboard to enter the BIOS, use the ← → left and right direction keys to select the Config menu item, use the ↑ ↓ up and down direction keys to select the Keyboard / Mouse option and press Enter, where:
Through the switch of "Fn and Ctrl Key swap" option, you can set whether the function of Fn and Ctrl key is interchanged;
Through the switch of the "Fn Key Lock" option, you can set whether the Fn key is locked.
