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How to invert wedge keyboard function keys

Anonymous
2012-11-30T03:26:52+00:00

I'm a developer and I just purchased the new Wedge Keyboard as I like the form factor and mobility of it. However, I'm finding it to be very tedious when I'm coding as a lot of shortcut keys range from F5-F12. I'm now forced to press the FN key when I want to do this.

Is there a simple way to invert the function of these keys? So pressing it by default would trigger the F* key and with FN it would bring up the windows 8 charms?

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-01-18T13:05:40+00:00

    http://www.autohotkey.com/

    With this script, work for me!

    Media_Play_Pause::F1
Volume_Mute::F2
Volume_Down::F3
Volume_Up::F4
<+#F21::F5
<!<#F21::F6
<^<#F21::F7
<#F21::F8
PrintScreen::F9
Home::F10
End::F11
PgUp::F12
F1::Media_Play_Pause
F2::Volume_Mute
F3::Volume_Down
F4::Volume_Up
F5::<+#F21
F6::<!<#F21
F7::<^<#F21
F8::<#F21
F9::PrintScreen
F10::Home
F11::End
F12::PgUp
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  1. Anonymous
    2012-11-30T20:57:38+00:00

    Hi Devindran,

    Thanks for posting this question in Microsoft Community.

    The Fn key function is set by the OEM, youmay be able to change this in the BIOS. You will need to check the manufacturer’s website for instructions specific to your computer.

    Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can causeserious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk. 

    Hope this helps and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to help

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-12-02T04:49:25+00:00

    The Fn key function is set by the OEM, youmay be able to change this in the BIOS. You will need to check the manufacturer’s website for instructions specific to your computer.

    I have this exact same question regarding the Microsoft Surface RT.  I use it to remote desktop to a development box and regularly need the Fn keys.  Since Microsoft is the manufacturer can you tell me if the Fn keys can be inverted on the Surface? (Type Cover)

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-12-12T09:55:50+00:00

    Same question from my side. I addititon - won´t changing the bios setting also invert my laptop "fn" button functionality?

    I need to invewrt the Fn button only on the MS Wedge keyboard. Is there a way?

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-12-13T03:30:44+00:00

    I need to invewrt the Fn button only on the MS Wedge keyboard. Is there a way?

    Does it have an F-Lock key?...   Usually it would be the key after F12.  

    Any pictures of it I have found are inconclusive about this option.   Does it have a user manual?

    You could always use the On-Screen Keyboard for Function keys.   In fact, maybe the Fn key of the OSK would let you use the relevant real Function key of your keyboard, without having to press the Fn yourself?   <eg>

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