How To Use Function Keys On Dell Laptop [better] Guide
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If you’ve recently purchased a Dell laptop (Inspiron, XPS, Latitude, or Vostro), you might have noticed that the top-row keys don’t always behave as expected. Pressing F5 might dim your screen instead of refreshing a webpage.
Dell gives you the flexibility—now you know how to switch it in seconds. Have a different Dell model? The Fn+Esc method works on most 2018+ Dell laptops. For older models (Pre-2015), use the BIOS method.
Leave Fn Lock off (no light).
Would you like a printable cheat sheet version of this post?
If you’ve recently purchased a Dell laptop (Inspiron, XPS, Latitude, or Vostro), you might have noticed that the top-row keys don’t always behave as expected. Pressing F5 might dim your screen instead of refreshing a webpage.
Dell gives you the flexibility—now you know how to switch it in seconds. Have a different Dell model? The Fn+Esc method works on most 2018+ Dell laptops. For older models (Pre-2015), use the BIOS method.
Leave Fn Lock off (no light).
