Using "fn" then the function button to change sound/brightnes/etc.

Hi,
I tried do a search on this, but I couldn't think of how to easily phrase it...
Basically I would like to be able to use the F keys normally by default. I would like to press "fn" everytime I want to change the brightness and the sound volume, etc. I use the F keys because I'm used to them from Windows.
Is there any way to do that?
thanks,
mrp3r0n

From Mac Help in the Finder's Help menu:
To switch the function keys to perform alternate functions:
1. Open System Preferences and click Keyboard & Mouse.
2. Click Keyboard, if necessary.
3. Select the "Use the F1-F12 keys to control software features" checkbox.
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