Windows 10: Volume and Brightness Key Malfunctions

Discus and support Volume and Brightness Key Malfunctions in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; When I hit a brightness or volume key on my Windows 10 keyboard, they do not work. Instead a dropdown menu window pops up or the software I am using... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by MiaT1, Feb 7, 2021.

  1. MiaT1 Win User

    Volume and Brightness Key Malfunctions


    When I hit a brightness or volume key on my Windows 10 keyboard, they do not work. Instead a dropdown menu window pops up or the software I am using goes completely full-screen and I can't get out of it even with the esc button which also opens a different pop-up window. If it helps, this happened a few months ago and I haven't really cared to fix it until now. I'm wondering if it happened with an update. It isn't urgent, but I'd love to be able to use these functions without going into settings every time to manually adjust them. Anything helps! Thanks ;

    :)
     
    MiaT1, Feb 7, 2021
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  2. dalchina Win User

    Changing brightness is no longer smooth with function keys on 1903

    Hi, There's a the slider for brightness at the bottom of the Action Centre (build 1903).

    If you'd be prepared to consider an alternative... how about smooth control of brightness using your scroll wheel?
    Press a key, plus scroll, and adjust your brightness.

    The key and the steps are your choice.

    Oh, and it can adjust volume similarly.

    Works nicely on my Lenovo Thinkpad, where the Fn key steps for brightness are a bit harsh.

    Volumouse (free):
    Volumouse - control the sound volume with a wheel mouse
     
    dalchina, Feb 7, 2021
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  3. Rose Cal Win User
    Need a shortcut key for Volume & Brightness Windows 10

    Hi,

    Adjustment in volume and brightness depends on the specific computer model or keyboard you are using.
    To isolate your issue, we'd like to gather more information:

    • Have you made any recent changes before this issue occur?
    • Are those function keys working before?
    • Are you using a laptop keyboard or external keyboard?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you check and read this article:
    Keyboard shortcuts in Windows
    . It will provide you more combinations of keys that provide an alternative way to do something that you’d typically do with a mouse.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Feb 7, 2021
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  4. Volume and Brightness Key Malfunctions

    automatic brightness in Microsoft Lumia 950XL

    The red light is for the face / iris sensor. To know more about Windows Hello and Privacy, you can refer on this

    link
    .

    For the brightness issue that you're experiencing, we suggest that you follow the steps given below:

    • Turn Off Automatically adjust display
      brightness.

    • Perform a soft reset to refresh your device. Press and hold Volume Down+Power
      button until phone vibrates and restarts.
    • Turn On Automatically adjust display brightness again.


    If issue still persist, your device light sensor maybe malfunctioning and may require repair/replacement.

    Update us on the result.
     
    Timoteo IV Ofr, Feb 7, 2021
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