Function Keys

NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the laptop you purchased, some of the function keys may have no associated tasks.

The <Fn> key is located near the bottom-left corner of the keyboard, and is used together with other keys to activate certain functions. Hold down the <Fn> key along with the key described below:

FI – Suspend Mode

Press <Fn><F1> to enable suspend mode. In the suspend mode, the display and selected devices will switch off for less energy consumption.

F2 – Check Battery Status and Battery Charge Disable/Enable

Press <Fn><F2> to toggle between the Battery Status Meter, Battery Charge Disable feature, and Battery Charge Enable feature.

F3 – Mute on/off

Press <Fn><F3> to enable or disable the mute function.

F4 – Increase Display Brightness

Press <Fn><F4> to increase the brightness of the display.

F5 – Decrease Display Brightness

Press <Fn><F5> to decrease the brightness of the display.

F6 – Extend Desktop

Press <Fn><F6> to switch between the various external display options available either simultaneously or separately.

F9 – Camera on/off

Press <Fn><F9> to switch off or switch on the camera.

F10 – Microsoft Mobility Center on/off

Press <Fn><F10> to launch or close the Microsoft Mobility Center application.

F11 – AlienFX® on/off

Press <Fn><F11> to disable or enable the AlienFX illumination.

F12 –Touch Pad on/off

Press <Fn><F12> to enable or disable the touch pad function and the illumination around the touch pad. When the touch pad function is switched off, the touch pad can still work temporarily for three to five seconds while the computer reboots into

the Windows® operating system, or resumes from standby or hibernate mode.

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Dell P08G001, M15x, 039YVGA00 manual Function Keys, FI Suspend Mode