Basic Operation

To Use the Function Hot Keys

Fn

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+F5

Toggles the external monitor on and off.

 

 

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.

 

 

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