Nov 20, 2020 · Yes, the F5 key lost functionality in non-Microsoft programs as well, while other function keys seem to be unchanged. Have not actually tested this, but F5 is only one I noticed so far. To be clear, this keyboard had normal F5 function until a few weeks ago. So likely not a hardware issue. Unless, of course, I am the only person logging this issue.

Feb 16, 2019 · But when using a key combination, the keystroke is noticed. For example in Firefox: Ctrl + F5 is working. I tried the F5 on this keyboard on different devices and on all the others it seems to work just fine. Does anyone know what can cause such problem? I am currently on Windows 10 1809.

Jan 14, 2025 · If pressing a function key (e.g., F5) performs a system action (like refreshing a page), you can use the Fn key (usually found near the bottom-left corner of the keyboard) along with the function key to access its standard function (e.g., F5 for refresh). Example: Press Fn + F5 to refresh a webpage. Toggle Function Key Mode:

Jul 4, 2017 · To turn the keyboard back light on or off, press the F5 key. Figure : F5 key - Backlit keyboard key . You could try one of the following methods depending on your model, to turn the backlit keyboard on or off. If the spacebar has a keyboard icon on the left side, press and hold the Function key (Fn) and then tap the space bar one time.

Feb 28, 2018 · Any other USB keyboard's F5 key works fine All other Function keys have icons/images printed on them, and can perform actual features for the hardware and software (e.g: brightness, volume, flight mode etc etc) but this F5 key is the only one that has no icon printed on it and aside from not performing a task like the others, it just doesn't do ...

Nov 30, 2024 · Method 1: By Keyboard Shortcuts. Find the backlit keyboard shortcut: usually the Fn key plus one of the function keys (e.g. F1-F12). Common combinations are Fn + F5, Fn + F6 and so on. Press the corresponding key combination: Try to press this combination to see if you can adjust the keyboard backlight. Method 2: Via System Settings. Windows

Feb 11, 2017 · In many programs running on Windows, 'F5' is the "refresh" function. Start Internet Explorer, fetch a page, and press 'F5', to see if the key works at all, or is "broken". Attach a USB keyboard, start PowerPoint, and press 'F5' on that keyboard, to see if PowerPoint reacts to that key, when the key-press comes from the external keyboard.

Jul 15, 2019 · 3. Uninstall & reinstall Keyboard Driver Windows Key+X (Or right click on Start) > Click Device Manager > Expand Keyboards > Right click on Standard PS/2 Keyboard > Uninstall > Reboot the computer to reinstall 4: Turn off filter keys in Ease of Access

Dec 16, 2024 · 2. Update keyboard drivers 3. Run a system file check 4. Restart the keyboard service If these don't work, you might need to reset Windows or check for hardware problems. Remember to back up your data first.

Apr 2, 2020 · On the 17-by0016ng the F5 Key has no special function like the other F-keys. When i will use the windows "refresh button" i have always to press FN+F5, that sucks! So i only want that the F5 key works without the FN Key.