Connecting a USB keyboard and pressing the same keys works as expected.
This implies it is a keyboard setting issue.

On Mon, 7 Nov 2022 at 17:00, tempforever <dev1@???> wrote:

> Oh, it's a laptop. Some laptops have a Fn key you need to depress for
> the function keys to act as F1-F12. It varies from laptop to laptop.
> Some let you choose function key behavior in the bios/uefi setup. If
> you've got a spare USB keyboard, try plugging it in and use Ctrl-Alt-F1
> to see if the problem's with the laptop keyboard setting.
>
> Edward Bartolo via Dng wrote:
> > Dear All,
> >
> > My keyboard settings are fo rEnglish (UK) and this laptop cannot in
> > any way be described as new. It has several years, and for most, is
> > fit for replacement with something more powerful, shiny and new! I use
> > terminals more than modern mouse clicks admirers: that means, it is a
> > frustration for me to be denied access to them. Terminals are powerful
> > tools.
> >
> > Thanks.
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