Problem with FN key

I recently bought a Toshiba laptop and immediately upgraded to Windows 10.
My FN key is acting as if it is ALWAYS pressed. I can use the F1-F12 buttons for their alternate functions WITHOUT having to press the FN key (ex. I can increase/decrease brightness without pressing the FN key). I want to reverse this, as this current setup denies my use of certain keystrokes such as ALT+F4, requiring me to press ALT+FN+F4.

I guess there is a way to switch the way the FN key works, but I don't know it.
Thank you for your help.

stevehoyek said:

I recently bought a Toshiba laptop and immediately upgraded to Windows 10.
My FN key is acting as if it is ALWAYS pressed. I can use the F1-F12 buttons for their alternate functions WITHOUT having to press the FN key (ex. I can increase/decrease brightness without pressing the FN key). I want to reverse this, as this current setup denies my use of certain keystrokes such as ALT+F4, requiring me to press ALT+FN+F4.

I guess there is a way to switch the way the FN key works, but I don't know it.
Thank you for your help.

i have an HP and the option is in the BIOS ..
ie. i use FN + F6/F7/F8 for volume control..
- if i don't enable it in the BIOS.. i don't have to include FN combination..

id search in the BIOS.