Thinkpad Compact Bluetooth Keyboard

I've tried 2 keyboards on 2 systems with the same problem.  The Fn key does not work, but the Ctrl, Alt and Windows key function like the Fn key.  I noticed this problem because I frequently use keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+F4 which don't work.

Not sure if this is what you mean, but the F-keys are disabld by default on the Thinkpad Bluetooth keyboard. They're automatically mapped to media controls--volume up, down, mute, etc. If you press Alt-F4, you'll only turn off the microphone.
In order to get the correct Alt-F4 command, you have to press and hold FN-ALT-F4.
For the record, the functionality is disappointing, because in HP's implementation of media keys, there's an override so that pressing Alt-F4 correctly renders a close command even without pressing the FN key.
Alt-F4 can be replaced with the Ctrl-W keystroke inside browsers and Office. For other Windows programs or file windows, I find that it's easier to use the keystroke Alt-F followed by X to close the window. Alt-F opens the File menu, and X (or C) is usually the shortcut for close.

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    Yes, i realize it could be confusing for some to have two ways of accessing the same keys.
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    signed by: Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.
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