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.

 

Table 1-5. Fn Hot Keys

 

 

Hot Key

Effect

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 Hibernation 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

Audio mute

 

 

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