Keyboard function key dell - Dell Inspiron N4030 14 Inch Notebook Laptop With Webcam

what keyboard is it?

Depend on the manufacture of the keyboard.. The disk that came with the keyboard will define each function keys setup .Different software use function keys to do specific function which is not the same for every programs. Game softwares will define each funcfuntion keys setup.

The function keys change their function depending on the program you are using.
It has nothing to do with the keyboard.

Hi names Rui, to turn Fn in you dell you need to:

1. Open your laptop and turn it on. Then locate the Fn key. It is located on the lower left side of the keyboard, next to the Ctrl key.

2. Press and release the Fn key. Now examine the keyboard carefully. You'll notice that many of the keys have icons or letters and numbers printed in blue upon them. These keys and functions are operated when the Fn key is enabled, as you've just done. Test it out by looking at the lower right side of the keyboard. You'll see two keys with small blue "sun" icons. These control the brightness of the screen. Press the lower one several times and you'll see the screen darken. Press the upper one. The screen brightens.

3. Press and release the Fn key again. Now try using the brightness keys. The screen brightness will not change. You've turned off the Fn key.

The Fn key (also known as the Function key) is a feature found on most laptop computers. The Fn key allows keys on a laptop computer's keyboard to serve more than one function, a clever way of increasing the utility of the keyboard when space is limited. Dell laptops make good use of the Fn key, and if you own a Dell laptop, you should be aware of where the key is and how to use it. So i hope this will help you.

if it not manufactured with the function button i think you can't use another kays as a function keys

best regards

The function keys are toggled between their different jobs by a key labeled F lock or there is a fn key at the bottom of the keyboard. I was not able to see a keyboard layout for your model, but look for a key near the <alt> <windows> and <ctrl> keys that says fn or the like. It functions similar to a capital letter, press and hold the key, and press the desired function key.

this site shows all the function keys for Excel: http://www.disability.uiuc.edu/infotechaccess/training/ms-excel/function_keys.html

FN key + F2 turns on/off an on your wireless

Hi,

Sorry for the last answer. The expert probably didn't understand your question.

If you have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the right-arrow key will have the backlit keyboard icon on it. The backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using
Dell QuickSet.

Backlit Keyboard Brightness Settings – Press <Fn> + right-arrow key to toggle between the three lighting states (in the given order).
The three lighting states are:
a. full keyboard/touch pad brightness
b. half keyboard/touch pad brightness
c. no lighting

Hope this helps. If you need the manual for this computer, it is located here:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/studio1737/en/SG/F174HA01MR.pdf

Thanks for using FixYa.

This should do the trick. Dell's website has the software necessary for that functionality.

Check here
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&releaseid=R50535&formatcnt=1&fileid=59754

Hi, you can usually brighten most models of laptops by using FN key + (one of the F1-F12 Keys or (FN + Arrow Keys.) Hope this helps John