HP Victus Gaming 16: How to Use Function Keys and Keyboard Shortcuts

Understanding HP Victus 16 Function Keys

• 💡 The HP Victus Gaming 16 keyboard features a top row of function keys, F1 through F12, each with a primary (legacy) and a secondary function.
• ⚙️ By default, the primary function corresponds to the legacy F1, F2, etc., which have app-dependent actions like opening help or full-screen mode.

Utilizing Secondary Function Key Actions

• 🎯 To access the secondary functions, press the Fn key in combination with the desired function key.
• 🔊 For example, Fn + F1 opens the projection window, Fn + F2/F3 adjust screen brightness, and Fn + F4 controls keyboard backlight.
• ⏯️ Fn + F5 mutes speakers, Fn + F6/F7 adjust volume, Fn + F8 rewinds, and Fn + F9 plays or pauses media.
• 🖱️ Fn + F10 fast-forwards media, Fn + F11 toggles the touchpad on/off, and Fn + F12 locks the Windows key.

Customizing Primary Function Behavior

• 🔧 Users can switch which set of actions acts as the primary function.
• 🧠 The speaker personally prefers the secondary functions (icons) as primary, as the legacy F1-F12 keys are less frequently used.
• 🎬 Changing the default function key mode requires accessing the BIOS settings on the laptop, with a separate video tutorial available on the channel for this process.