Special keys
This computer has several special keys at the upper row of the keyboard. To use each function, directly press the desired key.
Note: To use F1 - F12 functions, press Fn and the desired function key simultaneously; this is the default setting.
The following table shows the function of each special key.
Table 7. Fn key combinations
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Speaker mute | If you mute the sound and then turn off the computer, the sound will | ||||
(F1) | remain muted when you turn on the computer again. To turn on the | ||||
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Microphone mute | When you press the microphone mute key, all of the recording devices | ||||
(F4) | are set on mute or unmute; this is the default setting. | ||||
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Camera mute (F5) | During a video conference, you can control the video streaming from | ||||
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Switching a | For Windows 7: | ||||
display output | Switch between the computer display and an external monitor. | ||||
location (F6) | Windows will show these display options: | ||||
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| v External monitor only |
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Display | The computer display becomes dimmer. | ||||
brightness down | The purpose of this method is to change the brightness level | ||||
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Display | The computer display becomes brighter. | ||||
brightness up | The purpose of this method is to change the brightness level | ||||
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