Windows 10: Microsoft Sculpt Keyboard FN KEY

Hi.

I am trying to find a key combination to be used as fn key instead the horrible fn swtich in Sculpt Keyboard. It is so annoying and super weird this design decision from Microsoft team to have such trade off like a fn switch. The keyboard is absolutely brilliant though only if I can find a solution.

1. I tried to find out solution in remapping using Microsoft Keyboard/Mouse software but with no success

2. I tried to randomly use key combinations but nothing happened.

3. I am trying with third party app Autohotkey which is too much for the thing I need.

Thanks!

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Microsoft Sculpt Mobile Keyboard Pictured

Microsoft is applying the design principles of its September-launched Sculpt Comfort desktop keyboard on a new product targeting Windows 8 tablet-docked desktops and notebooks, the Sculpt Mobile. Measuring 355 x 167 x 13 mm (WxDxH), and weighing 438 g, the Sculpt Mobile is a compact wireless keyboard that uses Bluetooth to talk to its host device. It features a compact 87-key QWERTY layout in a number of IMEs. Pictured below is the Japanese + English keyset. Powered by two AAA-size batteries, the Sclupt Mobile can work up to 5 months with typical usage before needing a battery replacement. It can maintain a range of 10 meters with its included USB Bluetooth dongle, which can vary, if using the tablet's in-built Bluetooth transceiver. Slated for November 2, the Sculpt Mobile is expected to be priced at 4,935 JPY (US $63).







Source: Hermitage Akihabara

 

Fn key not working on Microsoft Ergonimic 4000 keyboard

Hi Davide,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand your query related to not being able to use Function keys properly on the keyboard. For further clarity on the issue, please respond to the questions below.

1. Which build version of Windows 10 are you using currently?
   
2. Have you tried using the keyboard on any other PC?
   

Refer the article Which version of Windows operating system am I running?



Meanwhile, I would suggest you to try using the on-screen keyboard on Windows 10 and see if the Fn key works. Refer the article

Use the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) to type



You may also want to check if the F Lock key is toggled on the keyboard. If it is On then try switching it Off and see if the Fn key works.



In addition, you can refer the section Special keys on the keyboard aren't functioning
from the article
Troubleshoot problems with your Microsoft mouse or keyboard



Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

How to switch the FN key function on a laptop that dosent support it?

I think you need to map them the other way around as well so you map both F1 to "Play" (or whatever) and Fn+F1 to F1.

Like this
Code:

AutoHotKey script that remaps the F1-F12 function keys on the Microsoft Sculpt Mobile keyboard to be pressed without having to use the Fn key. Disables some of the Windows 8 shortcuts, but leaves media keys intact. . GitHub