HP 6720t Mobile manual Using the keyboard, Using hotkeys, Displaying system information fn+esc

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Using the keyboard

Using hotkeys

Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3).

The icons on the f3, f4, and f8 through f10 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections.

Function

Hotkey

 

 

Display system information.

fn+esc

 

 

Initiate Standby.

fn+f3

 

 

Switch the image.

fn+f4

 

 

Display battery information

fn+f8

 

 

Decrease screen brightness.

fn+f9

 

 

Increase screen brightness.

fn+f10

 

 

To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps:

Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.

– or –

Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time.

Displaying system information (fn+esc)

Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number.

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Contents HP Compaq 6720t Mobile Thin Client Page Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Product notice Vi Product notice Table of contents Multimedia Appendix a Routine care Page Identifying the hardware Top componentsPointing devices Component Description LightsAdjust Power Properties Buttons and switchesFn key KeysFront components Right-side componentsLeft-side components Bottom components Rear componentsWireless antennae Identifying the labels Enhanced Write Filter Using the Enhanced Write FilterSetting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesConnecting an external mouse Pointing devicesUsing the keyboard Using hotkeysDisplaying system information fn+esc Viewing battery charge information fn+f8 Switching the screen image fn+f4Initiating Standby fn+f3 Decreasing screen brightness fn+f9Using the keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadPower control and light locations PowerProperties Shutting down the computerSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Standby Using the battery meter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Conserving battery power Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery levelUsing external AC power Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Connecting the AC adapter Using multimedia hardware Using the audio featuresMultimedia Using the audio-in microphone jack Using the audio-out headphone jackAdjusting the volume Using the video features Using multimedia softwareOpening preinstalled multimedia software Using the external monitor portUsing multimedia software Preventing playback disruptionsObserving the copyright warning About integrated wireless devices WirelessUsing wireless controls Using WlanSetting up a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using wireless security featuresIdentifying a Wlan device Using a modem Connecting a modem cableModem and LAN Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Solving travel connection problemsViewing the current location selection Set the modem to ignore dial tones Connecting to a local area networkPage Protecting the computer SecurityUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsUsing a power-on password Managing a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordRequiring a power-on password at restart Installing a security cable Connecting hardware Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using PC Cards Using the docking connectorRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a PC CardPage Page Hardware upgrades Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using optical drives select models only Inserting an optical disc CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD or DVD When the disc tray opensWhen the disc tray does not open Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the displayRoutine care Traveling and shippingPage USB IndexWlan
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