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the function keys don't work ... i.e. the volume key does not affect the volume

I have a new iMac and the function keys don't work ... i.e. the volume key does not affect the volume; brightness, etc

Posted on Oct 12, 2020 4:15 AM

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Posted on Oct 12, 2020 4:32 AM

Check System Preferences > Keyboard and make sure "Use F1, F2, etc. keys…" is unchecked.

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the function keys don't work ... i.e. the volume key does not affect the volume

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