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Dell P07F series Multimedia Control Keys, System Setup BIOS Utility, Windows Mobility Center

Models: M5030 7RR4T P07F001 P07F series P07F002 P07F003

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Multimedia Control Keys

The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard.

To use the multimedia controls, press the required multimedia key. You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center.

System Setup (BIOS) Utility

1.Press <F2> during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility.

2.In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First.

Multimedia Key First — This is the default setting. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated multimedia action. For function key, press <Fn> + the required function key.

Function Key First — Press any function key to perform the associated function. For multimedia action, press <Fn> + the required multimedia control key.

NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is active only in the operating system.

Windows Mobility Center

1.Press the <><X> keys to launch the Windows Mobility Center.

2.In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key.

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