Windows 10: A Row of Keys Not Working

So this has happened to me before where the F# keys did not input the correct function such as volume, brightness, etc. and all I had to do was press Fn + Esc and it would fix it, but now I have tried that but it still hasn't fixed it, I know if you press Fn + any F# key, I will get what I want, but I want is that the keys to input the same function without having to hold down the Fn key. This happening on my Lenovo Legion 5 Laptop.

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the top row is not working

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

To better understand your query, please reply:

1. What do you mean by "top row not working" not working? Are you referring to keyboard top row keys?

I would suggest you to go to the safe mode and see if the problem persists.

To go to Safe mode follow the steps below:

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  Click on Windows key, and in the Power Options click on Restart while pressing the shift key.
  
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  A blue screen will appear with a few options.
  
  Click on Troubleshoot > Advanced Settings > Startup Settings > Restart.
  
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  Your system will automatically restart, press 4 or F4 key to go to the Safe Mode.
  

Awaiting your response.

Regards,

 

the top row is not working

Hi Bisa,

Thank you for posting you reply.

I suggest you to update the Keyboard drivers by following the steps below and check if the issue persists.

• Press Windows key + R and select Device Manager from the list.
• Expand Keyboard drivers.
• Right click on the driver and select update driver software.
• Follow the on-screen prompts and to update the driver.

Hope the information is helpful.

Regards

 

Function Keys Not Working

Hello Celery,

Thank you for posting your query.

We certainly want this taken care of. To further assist you with your query, provide us the information below so we can provide an accurate steps to resolve this.

• Since when the issue started?
• Where there any changes made prior to the issue?
• Are you using a Microsoft keyboard?

Meanwhile, laptops have a key that determines whether the top row of keys act as function keys or the normal top row of a
QWERTY keyboard. Check the "F Lock" button to the right of the
F12 button, make sure that hasn't been toggled.

We'll be waiting for your response.