Hotkey combination

Description

 

 

fn+f7

Mutes or restores speaker sound.

 

 

fn+f8

Decreases speaker volume.

 

 

fn+f9

Increases speaker volume.

 

 

fn+f10

Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.

 

 

fn+f11

Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.

 

 

fn+f12

Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.

 

 

Using keypads

The computer includes an embedded numeric keypad (or an integrated numeric keypad). The computer also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.

Using the embedded numeric keypad

 

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

fn key

Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed in

 

 

combination with the num lk key.

 

 

NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while

 

 

an external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the

 

 

computer.

 

 

 

(2)

Embedded numeric keypad

When the keypad is turned on, it can be used like an external

 

 

numeric keypad.

 

 

Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the

 

 

icon in the upper-right corner of the key.

 

 

 

(3)

num lk key

Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed in

 

 

combination with the fn key.

NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.

Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off

Press fn+num lk to turn on the embedded numeric keypad. Press fn+num lk again to turn off the keypad.

NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad is turned off while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the computer.

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HP 4440s manual Using keypads, Using the embedded numeric keypad

4440s specifications

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