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Using Your XPS Laptop
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 key. You can configure the multimedia control keys on
the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center.

System Setup

Press <F2> during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility.1.
In the 2. Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First.
Multimedia Key First — This is the default option. Press any multimedia key to perform the
associated multimedia action. For function, 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 key.
NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is active only in the operating system.

Windows Mobility Center

Press the <1. ><X> keys or touch the Windows Mobility Center control on the control
strip to launch Windows Mobility Center.
In the 2. Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key.