Disable F-keys on Macbook Pro keyboard?

Hey,
As I sometimes use my Macbook Pro for work (programming that is), I sometimes need the F-keys for shortcuts the programs I use. (For instance, IDEA).
Is there some way to disable - temporarily - the OS X shortcuts on the F-keys so other programs can use them?
Thanks in advance!

Use the checkbox in the "Keyboard" tab of "Keyboard" system preference.

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