Laptop function keys not working in BitLocker recovery screen

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Keys like F1-F12 are unresponsive when trying to select options.

Symptoms

Keys do nothing
Unable to select "Esc"
Stuck

Possible Causes

Fn Lock active
BIOS setting
Keyboard incompatibility

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Toggle Fn Lock

Try holding the "Fn" key while pressing F-keys.

2

Check BIOS Keyboard Mode

Switch between "Multimedia" and "Function" key modes.

3

Use USB Keyboard

Rule out the internal keyboard matrix.

When to See a Technician

Many modern laptops default to "Multimedia" keys; you may need to hold "Fn" to get F1-F12 functionality.

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