How to set FnLock as default on HP laptops

2026-08-19

I recently purchased the HP laptop ' HP OmniBook 7 14-fr0005TU'.

I introduced it below.

I Bought an HP OmniBook 7 14 for Clamshell Use

HP laptops seem to have FnLock (Function Lock) off by default, so
pressing F1-F12 keys directly activates media keys (screen brightness and volume buttons).

Personally, I want them to function as F1-F12 keys rather than media keys,
so I'll show you the steps to change that setting.

Changing settings from BIOS

Start the PC and immediately press the F10 key repeatedly to enter BIOS.

For other manufacturers, it might be the Delete or F2 key.

In the 'Configuration' tab, set 'Launch Hotkeys without Fn Keypress' to 'Disabled'.

This will make the FN key lit by default, and the keys will function as F1-F12.

Conversely, if you want to use them as media keys in this state, just press the F1-F12 keys while holding down the FN key.

As a note, if you set this BIOS setting to Disabled, you will no longer be able to toggle the function lock with Fn+Shift.
The F1-F12 keys will be fixed by default, and you will always need to press the Fn key to use media keys.

This seems to be by design and cannot be helped.

That's how to set FnLock (Function Lock) as default on HP laptops.

I hope this was helpful.