Dell Latitude 7280, 7390 and 7290 Keyboard Guide

Summary: Refer to this guide to the keyboard shortcut functions on the Dell Latitude 7280, 7390, and 7290.

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Symptoms

 This guide explains the keyboard shortcut functions on the Dell Latitude 7280, 7390, and 7290.

Cause

None

Resolution

Keyboard Shortcut Key Functions

The below table is a list of combination short-cut key functions available on the Latitude 7280, 7390 and 7290 Keyboard.

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(Fig.1 Latitude 7280 Keyboard)

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(Fig.2 Latitude 7390 Keyboard)

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(Fig.3 Latitude 7290 Keyboard)

NOTE: By Toggling Fn + Esc, "Function Lock" to On, you will not need to use the Fn key to activate the various Function key actions

 

Esc Fn + Esc Activates Function Key Lock
F1 Fn + F1 Mute Audio
F2 Fn + F2 Decrease Volume
F3 Fn + F3 Increase Volume
F4 Fn + F4 Mute Microphone
F5 Fn + F5 Toggles Number Lock on/off, requires activation in BIOS (For Embedded Keys)
F6 Fn + F6 Toggles Scroll Lock
F8 Fn + F8 Toggles between external displays and/or the internal LCD
F9 Fn + F9 Search (Windows 8 onwards)
F10 Fn + F10 Alter Keyboard Illumination Level (Optional)
F11 Fn + F11 Print Screen
F12 Fn + F12 Insert
Home Fn + Home Toggle Wireless (Wi-Fi) On/Off
End Fn + End Activates Sleep function
Up Arrow Fn + ↑ Increase LCD brightness
Down Arrow Fn + ↓ Decrease LCD brightness

 

NOTE: Keyboard Types by Region.

(This should not affect the Function Table above)

  • 82 (United States and Canada)
  • 83 (Europe)
  • 84 (Brazil)
  • 86 (Japan)

 

NOTE: If you experience problems with your keyboard, please follow the troubleshooting link below:

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Affected Products

Latitude 7280
Article Properties
Article Number: 000135424
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 28 Aug 2025
Version:  7
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