The F5 function key is no longer the "Refresh" key.
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.
Keyboard Backlight won't come on as F5 key doesn't activate
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.
My F5 key is completely unresponsive - HP Support Community
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 ...
SOLVED - HP Pavilion FN+F5 keyboard backlights not working.
Sep 11, 2023 · After recently purchased used HP Pavilion 14-ce0505sa, i found the keyboard lights weren't working. - I had similar issued with another laptop, and this was due to a Windows/BIOS update. The solution for me was simple, but hard to find on the net, so I hope this help others with a similar loss of function
Remapping the F5 key to refresh - HP Support Community
Jan 4, 2018 · This is fine for most of the keys, but I use refresh much more often than turning off the keyboard backlight, so I would like to reverse just this key. Basically, I want to remap a single action key (F5) so that it will refresh browsers and windows without the Fn key, but leave all of the other action keys as they are.
F5 key suddenly not working - Microsoft Community
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.
How To Turn Off Permanent Light On F5 Backlight Key For HP
Mar 7, 2017 · The BIOS update was actually released to provide support for SSDs. However, I did some further research specifically for the HP Spectre x360 laptop series and found that the F5 key is designed to always remain on. Hence there is no option to turn off the F5 key. Hope this answers your question.
Keyboard backlight - F5 - HP Support Community - 7565602
Apr 23, 2020 · Hello, i need some help regarding the keyboard backlight. Product name - 15s-du0023tx . Ok. It seems that i cant turn the keyboard backlight on or off. When i press F5, it just refresh. And the other function key - Enable wireless, Airplane mode, Decrease screen brightness, etc work just fine. I dont even need to press Fn key to use them.
How to use the F5 key without the FN key? - HP Support Community
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.
F5 Key not working; Backlight won't turn off
Jul 29, 2024 · My keyboard light won't turn off because the f5 key, which is responsible for switching it on and off, doesn't work. I've tried holding down the fn key+f5, pressing fn and esc, pressing fn and space, restarting my computer, uninstalling the keyboard driver then restarting, turning off the action keys in BIOS then turning it back on, and ...