Function (fn) key
Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys
(F1 to F12). To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Help Center from the menu bar and search for “function keys.”
Brightness keys (F1, F2)
Increase (
) or decrease (
) the brightness of the screen.
Mission Control key (F3)
Open Mission Control to get a comprehensive view of what’s running on your MacBook Pro, including Dashboard, all your spaces, and all open windows.
Launchpad key (F4)
Open Launchpad to instantly see all the applications on your MacBook Pro. Click an application to open it.
oKeyboard illumination keys (F5, F6)
Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of the keyboard illumination.
’Media keys (F7, F8, F9)
Rewind (
), play or pause (’), or 
) a song, movie, or slideshow.
—Mute key (F10)
Mute the sound coming from the
-Volume keys (F11, F12)
Increase
CMedia Eject key
Press and hold this key to eject a disc that’s not in use. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash.
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