Function keys

[Ekans2011]

There's also probably an option to 'force' the function keys to work as media keys (either Function Lock, or something in keyboard settings).

TongFang offers this option in the Control Center.

 

[RonSey]

Hi Tony, I have been stupid by not applying the function key and volume keys together. I owned up to this today on this thread.

 

[TonyCarter]

Hi Tony, I have been stupid by not applying the function key and volume keys together. I owned up to this today on this thread.

I understood that...was just pointing out the other options if you need to make that action the default, rather than the option

 

[Paul1964]

I am reluctant to post this because it shows me be the idiot person that I am. I am going to use my at age at 78 as an excuse. Prior to purchasing my laptop I mainly used a Chromebook and an outdated Windows laptop. If I needed to increase volume etc I pressed the key. On this new laptop I didn’t even think to press the function key and volume keys together. I had a lightbulb moment and all is good. I will go back into my dark corner and hide. Thank you for responding and I am sorry to have wasted your time.

It happens to us all mate - even career IT pros so don't feel bad.