Kensington M Series manual Using Special Function Keys, Description of Special Function Keys

While the numeric functions are enabled, you can temporarily return a key to its normal function by pressing <Fn> and the key. For example to type the letter m, press <Fn+m>.

To turn the numeric keypad off, press <Num Lock> again. The Num Lock light turns off.

Using Special Function Keys

The <Fn> key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with another key. Table 1 shows the special key combinations.

Table 1. Description of Special Function Keys

<Fn> Key

Function

Combination

<Fn+F1> Print screen: In Windows 95, takes a picture of the open screen and puts it on the clipboard.

<Fn+F2> System request: Reserved for use in software programs.

<Fn+F3> Speed: Enables you to turn power management on and off. Press <Fn+F3> to disable all the power-management options in System Setup. Press <Fn+F3> again to return the power-management options to their previous settings. This key combination disables power-management options only until you turn your computer off and then back on again.

This key combination functions only when the computer is run from the battery. (See ”Power Savings Menu” on page 53 for more information on power-management settings.)

<Fn+F4> Backlit: Turns the LCD display off. Press any key (except the <Fn> key) to turn the LCD display back on.

<Fn+F5> CRT/LCD: Switches the display between the LCD, the external monitor, and simultaneous display on both the LCD and the external monitor.

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