Default to Function Key (fn Keys) on Asus Laptop instead of F1 through F12

[wioneo]

On my new Asus N56JR with 64 bit Windows, to access the extra function key shortcut on the F1 - F12 keys such as mute, wifi toggle, screen brightness, etc, I need to hold down the "fn" key.

There was similar behavior on my old HP laptop, but there was a toggle in BIOS to default to the extras and require fn for the normal keys.

Is it possible to do that with this Asus? I saw that some other models allow the toggle with shift+fn+num lock, but that does not work for me.

If not, what might be a good replacement? I was thinking of using AHK for this, but I'm not sure if the fn ky has a code or the extra keys for that matter.

 

[i7Baby]

look in your manual. Ask Asus.

 

[wioneo]

I checked the manual before posting, and Asus also told me that Windows 7 does not work on this laptop, yet here we are.

 

[i7Baby]

Maybe they meant doesn't work Properly.

Did it come with W7?

 

[wioneo]

I ended up using a program called Key Tweak to remap the keys. However I did not find a way to access the 3 F keys that I remapped via the fn key.