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[LG Laptop Hotkey] Fn hotkey does not work

Troubleshooting

Using the hotkeys on the laptop, you can easily run some functions or change settings. Also, you can easily adjust the brightness or volume.
Before you can use the hotkeys, you must install the LG On Screen Display3(OSD3) program first.

Causes and Symptoms

  • LG On Screen Display3(OSD3) program is not installed.
  • There is a problem in the start program setting.
  • There is a problem in the LG Control Center setting.

Try this

Is the LG On Screen Display3(OSD3) program installed?

Check if the program is installed by referring to the following.

① In the input window at the left bottom of the screen, search for [Program] and select [Add or remove program].

add or remove programs entry description

② In [App & features], check if the [LG On Screen Display3] program is installed.

Confirm installation of [LG On Screen Display3] program in [Apps and features] Description
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Installing LG On Screen Display3

① When purchasing an LG product for the first time, you should install LG Update Center if it includes Windows or run the LG DnA Center Plus program to install LG Control Center if it doesn't include Windows.
※ Depending on the release Year, in some models, you have to search for [lgpcuwp] in Microsoft Store and install it.

② If you are unable to locate the LG Update Center or the LG DnA Center Plus program, you can access the LG Electronics website's download library and select [Laptop/Tab] from the [IT/Monitor] category and enter the model name.
After selecting the appropriate product and entering the model name, choose the corresponding Windows version from the [Operating System (OS)] category.
Once you have done this, you can proceed to install either the LG Update Center or the LG DnA Center Plus program.

Is HotkeyManager [Disabled]?

➔ In the start program, set HotkeyManager to [Enabled].

① Right-click on the [Start] button at the bottom left of the screen and select [Task Manager].

Right-click on the [Start] button at the bottom left of the screen and select [Task Manager]

② In [Task Manager] → [Start Program], switch the [HotkeyManager] status from [Disabled] → [Enabled].
※ If in simple mode, then click the [Detail] button.

In [Task Manager] → [Start Program], switch the [HotkeyManager] status from [Disabled] → [Enabled].
        In [Task Manager] → [Start Program], switch the [HotkeyManager] status from [Disabled] → [Enabled].

Is the Hot Key operation setting set to [Hotkeys First]?

➔ In system settings of LG Control Center, enable [Function Key First].

① In the input window at the left bottom of the screen, find and select [LG Control Center].
※ You can press the [Fn] + [F1] hotkeys on the keyboard to run LG Control Center app as well.

In the input window at the left bottom of the screen, find and select [LG Control Center].

② In [LG Control Center] → [System Setting] → [Hot Key Operation Setting], switch from [Hotkey First] → [Function Key First].

In [LG Control Center] → [System Setting] → [Hot Key Operation Setting], switch from [Hotkey First] → [Function Key First].
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Installing LG Control Center

① When purchasing an LG product for the first time, you should run the LG Update Center program if it includes Windows or the LG DnA Center Plus program if it doesn't include Windows.
② If you are unable to locate the LG Update Center or the LG DnA Center Plus program, you can access the LG Electronics website's Customer Support → Drivers and select [Laptop/Tab] from the [IT/Monitor] category and enter the model name.
After that, choose the corresponding Windows version from the [Operating System (OS)] category.
Once you have done this, you can proceed to install either the LG Update Center or the LG DnA Center Plus program.

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.

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