Dell Latitude E7450, 7490 and 7480 Keyboard Guide

Summary: Refer to this guide to the keyboard shortcut functions on the Dell Latitude E7450, 7490, and 7480 Keyboard.

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Keyboard Shortcut Key Functions

The below table is a list of combination short-cut key functions available on the Latitude E7450, 7490 and 7480.

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(Fig.1 Latitude 7480 Keyboard)

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(Fig.2 Latitude E7450 Keyboard)

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(Fig.3 Latitude 7490 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

 

NOTE: There is no Pause/Break key on this keyboard, you can use Fn + B to get the "Break" key functionality.

 

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 Decrease LCD brightness
F12 Fn + F12 Increase LCD brightness
PrtScr Fn + PrtScr Toggle Wireless (Wi-Fi) On/Off
Insert Fn + Insert Activates Sleep function
Left Arrow Fn + ← Toggle Home
Right Arrow Fn + → Toggle End
Right Ctrl Fn + Right Ctrl Mouse Right Click (context menu)

 

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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Cause

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Resolution

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Affected Products

Latitude 7480
Article Properties
Article Number: 000135813
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 28 Aug 2025
Version:  8
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