[patched] | Hp Laptop Function Keys

| Key | Icon Looks Like | What It Does (Default "Hotkey" Mode) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Question mark or Speaker | Open Help (or mute/unmute on newer models) | | F2 | Down arrow / Minus sign | Decrease Volume | | F3 | Up arrow / Plus sign | Increase Volume | | F4 | Sun / Moon symbol | Switch displays (Mirror/Extend to a second monitor) | | F5 | Tiny backlight bulb | Keyboard backlight (on/off) | | F6 | Sun down | Decrease Screen Brightness | | F7 | Sun up | Increase Screen Brightness | | F8 | Microphone | Mute/unmute microphone (Great for Zoom calls) | | F9 | Gear / Settings | Open Windows Settings | | F10 | Airplane | Airplane Mode (Turn off Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | | F11 | Camera | Enable/Disable Webcam | | F12 | Wi-Fi symbol or Download | Airplane Mode (older) or Save As (Office apps) |

Note: Some older HP laptops work in the reverse, where pressing the key acts as a standard F-key, and holding Fn triggers the multimedia commands. hp laptop function keys

Hold this key down while pressing an F-key (e.g., ) to trigger the original computer command (like Refresh). | Key | Icon Looks Like | What