The F LOCK key on-screen display does not always appear when you use a Microsoft keyboard (894520)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.2
  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop
  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Elite
  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth

SYMPTOMS

When you use a Microsoft keyboard that has an F LOCK key, there may be no on-screen display that indicates whether the F LOCK key is on or off.

Note When the F LOCK key is off, the function keys (F1, F2, and so on) have new enhanced functions that are mapped to them. When the F LOCK key is on, the function keys have standard functions that are mapped to them that vary according to the program that has focus. By default, the F LOCK key is turned off.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, examine the receiver for your wireless keyboard. Some models may have an indicator light on the receiver that is illuminated when the F LOCK key is on.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The following table lists the enhanced functions of the function keys:
Function KeyEnhanced Function
F1Office Home Starts the Web browser and goes to the Microsoft Office Web site.
F2Task Pane Shows or hides the Office task pane that was previously displayed.
F3New Creates a new document in programs that support this command.
F4Open Opens a document in programs that support this command.
F5Close Closes the document or the file in the active window.
F6Reply Replies to the e-mail in the active window.
F7Forward Forwards the e-mail in the active window.
F8Send Sends the e-mail in the active window.
F9Spell Starts the spell-checking program in the active document, if the document's program has this feature.
F10Save Saves the file in the active window
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/23/2005
Keywords:kbtshoot kbprb KB894520 kbAudEndUser
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