Using Fn Hot Keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot
External PS/2 keyboards support only Fn+F5, Fn+F7, and Fn+F12. To use these, press and hold left CTRL+left ALT, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys.
External USB keyboards do not support Fn hot keys.
| Table |
Hot Key | Effect |
Fn+F1 | Decreases the display brightness. |
Fn+F2 | Increases the display brightness. |
Fn+F5 | Toggles among the |
| both. |
Fn+F7 | Audio mute. |
Fn+F8 | Toggles the |
| Lock is on, then the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active (as |
| marked on an external keyboard). |
Fn+F9 | Toggles Num Lock on and off. |
Fn+F10 | Toggles Scroll Lock on and off. |
Fn+F11 | Pause. |
Fn+F12 | Enters Hibernate mode. |
Fn+HOME | Prints screen. |
Fn+UP ARROW* | Increases sound volume. |
Fn+DOWN ARROW* | Decreases sound volume. |
* Only if marked on the ARROW keys.
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