Basic Operation

Operating Your Computer

To use the Fn 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, and then release both keys.

This hot key

Does this

Fn+F1

Decreases the display brightness.

Fn+F2

Increases the display brightness.

Fn+F5

Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on

 

both.

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

Enters Hibernate mode.

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 the audio output.

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