Function keys (i.e., volume control) not working.

I just noticed that none of my function keys (i.e., volume control) appear to be working.  I have an Apple wireless keyboard. It is correctly paired.
I tried a PRAM reset, which did nothing.

System Preferences/Keyboard/Keyboard - make sure the top box isn't checked.

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