Hibernatio​n turns on Function Keys

On a G62-225DX notebook, when I hibernate my computer overnight and turn it on the next morning, the function keys enable themselves (they're previously disabled, i.e. press fn + F key to use the function).  However, when I restart and go into BIOS, the setting for them says they're disabled, so I actually don't need to change the setting.  When I proceed with startup, the keys are now disabled.  Also, if I hibernate the comp when function keys are disabled and start it back up immediately, the function keys are still disabled.  What's wrong?

JaceTMS wrote:
On a G62-225DX notebook, when I hibernate my computer overnight and turn it on the next morning, the function keys enable themselves (they're previously disabled, i.e. press fn + F key to use the function).  However, when I restart and go into BIOS, the setting for them says they're disabled, so I actually don't need to change the setting.  When I proceed with startup, the keys are now disabled.  Also, if I hibernate the comp when function keys are disabled and start it back up immediately, the function keys are still disabled.  What's wrong?
A few things to try first off would be a hard reset and BIOS Update.
Go ahead and make sure you have the latest BIOS (Version F.37 Download) and then do the hard reset:
To Perform A Hard Reset
Shut down the computer by going to the Start menu and selecting shut down. (If you have no display, hold the power button down for  5 seconds); (if the computer doesn't power on, move to the next step)
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the notebook.
Remove the battery from the bottom of the notebook.  There will be a switch/button to eject the battery.
Wait at least 1 minute with all power sources disconnected.
Re-insert the battery and reconnect the AC Adapter and then attempt to power on the notebook.

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