NEC M380 manual Power Button, Optional Accessories, Function Keys

Function Keys

Function keys are available on the notebook keyboard. These keys work together with Fn key to activate special functions.

Function keys are application-driven.

The following function key combinations are pre-programmed for the notebook.

Function Key	Description
Fn + F2	Toggles display. This switches your view between different displays (if
	you have any).
Fn + F3	Enables/Disables the touchpad. You can enable the touchpad for
	increased mobility or disable it when using an external mouse.
Fn + F4	Lowers the brightness of your screen display.
Fn + F5	Increases the brightness of your screen display.
Fn + F7	Lowers the volume of your sound/audio system.
Fn + F8	Increases the volume of your sound/audio system.
Fn + F9	Switches the audio/sound to mute. This is to switch off sound without
	interrupting playback of media.
Fn + F12	Enables the Sleep mode. Pressing this tells the notebook to go into
	standby, shutting down disk activity and lowers energy consumption.

Power Button

Use the Power button in the following ways:

•Press the Power button to power on.

•Press the Power button to move from Standby mode and to proceed with normal operations.

•Press and hold the Power button in place for 4 or more seconds to initiate power override (powers off the notebook). Only use this option if you cannot power off your notebook using the normal procedure.

Put the unit in Standby mode when you need to be away from your notebook for a short period of time and want to return to where you left off. Standby mode shuts down all devices in the notebook while retaining data and notebook status.

For more information, please refer to: Windows Vista® Operating System

Introduction → Managing System Power.

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Optional Accessories

For more information on accessories, please refer to or contact to the local sales representative near you.

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