HP Victus Gaming 16: How to Change Function Keys Mode in BIOS

Accessing BIOS Settings

• 🔑 To change the function key behavior on the HP Victus Gaming 16, you need to access the BIOS settings.
• 💻 Access the BIOS by pressing the F10 key during startup. A separate video guide is available on the channel if needed.

Understanding Action Keys Mode

• ⚙️ Within the BIOS, navigate to the Configuration menu.
• 🎯 Here you will find the Action Keys Mode setting, which controls the primary function of the top row of keys (F1, F2, etc.).

Function Key Behavior Options

• 🎛️ If Action Keys Mode is disabled, the primary function of these keys will be the standard F1, F2, etc., with system-specific actions (like F11 for full screen) or application-specific functions (like F1 for help) being secondary.
• 💡 The secondary functions are accessed by pressing the FN key simultaneously with the desired F-key (e.g., FN + F2 for brightness down).
• 🌟 If Action Keys Mode is enabled, the primary function will be the icons printed on the keys (e.g., brightness up/down, volume control).
• 🖱️ The secondary function in this mode will be the legacy F1, F2, etc., accessed by pressing FN plus the desired F-key.

Personal Preference

• 👍 The presenter personally prefers the enabled Action Keys Mode as it makes frequently used actions like volume and brightness control more accessible as primary functions.