Basic Operation

Operating Your Notebook

To use the function hot keys

The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys.

This hot key

Does this

Fn+F1

Decreases the display brightness.

 

 

Fn+F2

Increases the display brightness.

 

 

Fn+F8

Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect

 

an external keyboard. If Num Lock is on, then the

 

numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control

 

is active (as marked on an external keyboard).

 

 

Fn+F12

Initiates Hibernation.

 

 

Fn+NumLock

Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.

 

 

Fn+Page Up

Increases the audio volume and cancels the mute

 

setting.

 

 

Fn+Page Down

Decreases the audio volume.

 

 

Fn+Backspace

Mutes/unmutes the audio output.

 

 

Reference Guide 19