HP Notebook PCs - How to lock or unlock the fn (function) key

The keys act as standard function keys (F1–F12). To perform the secondary action (like mute), you must hold down the Fn key while pressing the function key. How to Toggle Action Keys Mode

| Event | System Response | |-------|----------------| | Action Key | Enter Action Key Mode. Suppress the key’s native function (unless it’s a dedicated mode key). Show visual indicator (optional). | | Any other key pressed while mode active | Execute the Action binding for that key. Do not output the normal character/command. | | Action Key released | Exit Action Key Mode immediately. No lingering state. |

Notice : The user no longer needs Ctrl, Alt, or Win keys for common shortcuts. One thumb holds Action Key; the other fingers play the "action keyboard."

If keyboard shortcuts don't work, you can change the behavior at the system level via the HP Support Guide :

The Action Key Mode of the future will not just trigger a script; it will trigger an AI agent. The "Key" becomes the trigger for an autonomous process, further widening the gap between input effort and output magnitude.

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HP Notebook PCs - How to lock or unlock the fn (function) key

The keys act as standard function keys (F1–F12). To perform the secondary action (like mute), you must hold down the Fn key while pressing the function key. How to Toggle Action Keys Mode action key mode

| Event | System Response | |-------|----------------| | Action Key | Enter Action Key Mode. Suppress the key’s native function (unless it’s a dedicated mode key). Show visual indicator (optional). | | Any other key pressed while mode active | Execute the Action binding for that key. Do not output the normal character/command. | | Action Key released | Exit Action Key Mode immediately. No lingering state. | HP Notebook PCs - How to lock or

Notice : The user no longer needs Ctrl, Alt, or Win keys for common shortcuts. One thumb holds Action Key; the other fingers play the "action keyboard." Suppress the key’s native function (unless it’s a

If keyboard shortcuts don't work, you can change the behavior at the system level via the HP Support Guide :

The Action Key Mode of the future will not just trigger a script; it will trigger an AI agent. The "Key" becomes the trigger for an autonomous process, further widening the gap between input effort and output magnitude.