New iMac. Volume control question

     My volume controls are swiping me to the dashboard. I know this has something to do with the "function" keys.
Somewhat new to iMac, please help.

I have a brand new mac which runs OSX 10.8.3,
The very top row of my keyboard contains the "Function" keys but the keys can also perform the special functions with the picture on them (ie. volume controls on F10, F11, F12)
Hitting F10, F11, F12 on my keyboard DO NOT control volume and I cannot get them to. They cause the screen to swipe to the dashboard.
I cannot get any of the "F" buttons to do what I want.. Not even F1, F2 for brightness, etc....

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