Figure 1-5. Keyboard Status Lights

1.Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active.

2.Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.)

3.CD/DVD drive activity. The CD/DVD drive is active.

Using 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, then release both keys.

Hot Key

Fn+F1

Fn+F2

Fn+F5

Fn+F8

Fn+Num Lock

Fn+Page Up

Fn+Page Down

Fn+Backspace

Fn+any One-Touch button

Table 1-3. Fn Hot Keys

Effect

Decreases the display brightness.

Increases the display brightness.

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

Toggles the built-in numeric keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If Num Lock is on, the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active.

Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.

Increases the volume (and turns audio on if muted).

Decreases the volume.

Toggles the mute function on and off.

Toggles the One-Touch button LEDs on and off (selected models).

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