From Whirlpool's KB article on the Dell Studio 1555:

The media buttons are switched on by default instead of the F keys so to perform a task such as closing a window (Alt-F4), you are required to press Alt-Fn-F4. To reverse this function, it is necessary to go into the BIOS.

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Me and My Dell For Inspiron, G-Series, XPS, and Alienware computers | Dell US
Some keys on the laptop keyboard, and some external keyboards, may perform two or more functions when pressed along with other special keys, such as Fn.
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How To Use Multimedia and Function Keys on Dell External Keyboards | Dell US
At the operating system ready screen, press FN + Esc, reboot, and press-and-hold F2 when the Dell logo appears. Note: We use Close the Application for this example. Default: Press FN + Alt + F4. Optional method: Press FN + Esc to switch between primary and secondary, then press Alt. + F4..
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Dell 16 Plus DB16250 Owner's Manual | Dell US
The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multimedia control, as indicated by the icon on the key. Press the function key to enable the task represented by the icon.
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Inspiron 16 5635 Owner's Manual | Dell Samoa
The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multi-media control, as indicated by the icon at the bottom of the key. Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon.
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Inspiron 15 7000 Setup and Specifications | Dell US
The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multi-media control, as indicated by the icon at the bottom of the key. Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon.
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Keyboard function keys - Inspiron 16 5645 Owner's Manual
The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multimedia control, as indicated by the icon on the key. Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon.
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Precision 5750: Keyboard Function Key Guide | Dell US
The below table is a list of combination short-cut key functions available on the Precision 5750 Mobile Workstation. Visit our Keyboard knowledge base for additional resources and information.
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Dell Function Keys, v.V0.1.0.3, A00 | Driver Details | Dell US
4.If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file icon appears on your desktop. Install 1.Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled R210570.exe. 2.The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or unzip to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R210570.