HP OmniBook 5 Flip: How to Change Function Key Behavior (Fn Lock) in BIOS

Accessing the BIOS on HP OmniBook 5 Flip

• 💡 To change function key behavior, you must first access the BIOS.
• 🔌 Shut down the laptop completely, ensuring the power LED is off.
• ⚡ Power on the device and immediately press the Escape key repeatedly to open the startup menu.
• 🎯 From the startup menu, press the F10 key to enter the BIOS.

Navigating the BIOS and Locating Fn Lock Settings

• 🖱️ The BIOS can be navigated using the touchpad, touchscreen, or keyboard.
• ➡️ Use the left and right arrow keys to switch between tabs, and up/down keys to select options.
• ⚙️ Navigate to the Configuration tab.
• 🔑 Within Configuration, find the option labeled "Launch Hotkeys without Fn key press".

Understanding and Applying Fn Lock Options

• 🎛️ This setting controls whether function keys (F1-F12) act as standard function keys or as media/hotkeys by default.
• ✅ Enabled: Function keys act as hotkeys without needing to press the Fn key.
• ❌ Disabled: Function keys act as standard F1-F12 keys without needing to press the Fn key.
• 🔄 Auto: Allows switching between hotkey and F1-F12 behavior, potentially with a combination like Fn + Shift.

Saving or Discarding Changes

• 💾 To save your selected setting and exit the BIOS, press F10 and then Enter.
• ↩️ To exit the BIOS without saving any changes, press the Escape key and then Enter.