Apple Wireless Keyboard and annoyance with fn and backspace key

Hi everybody,
Just took delivery of this beautiful Apple Wireless Keyboard but having only one problem with it. I've figured out how in System Preferences/Keyboard & Mouse/Keyboard it's possible to check the box which allows the F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys but when it's checked I also have to use the fn key to make the Backspace key work like a normal backspace. If I don't use the fn key the Backspace key will eat any type in front of the curser instead of backing up and eating the type behind it. Why is this..? I mean the Backspace Key isn't even on the same row as all the F keys are so why am I having to use the fn key to change the function of the Backspace key..? Actually it would be nicer if the function of with or without the fn key was reversed. Anyone know how I can change that..?
paul

Ahhh forget it..
I realized having that option checked made other keys do screwy things as well unless I used the fn key with them so I've gone back to using the fn key only when I need to use the F keys..

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