Fn key combinations

The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key.

Table 10. Fn key combinations

Key combination

Description

 

 

Fn+F1

Volume down.

 

 

Fn+F2

Volume up.

 

 

Fn+F3

Reserved.

 

 

Fn+F4

Reserved.

 

 

Fn+F5

Enable or disable the built-in wireless networking features and the

 

Bluetooth features. If you press Fn+F5, a list of wireless features is

 

displayed. You can quickly change the power state of each feature in

 

the list.

 

 

Fn+F6

Reserved.

 

 

Fn+F7

Open the window for Choose Presentation or Display scheme. If you

 

press this combination of keys, a list of schemes is displayed in the

 

window. You can quickly select a scheme in the list.

 

 

Fn+F8

Reserved.

 

 

Fn+F9

Reserved.

 

 

Fn+F10

Make the computer display less bright.

 

 

Fn+F11

Make the computer display brighter.

 

 

Fn+F12

Put the computer into hibernation mode. To return to normal operation,

 

press the power button.

 

 

Fn+Esc

Mute the sound from the computer.

 

 

Fn+Insert

Scroll Lock (ScrLk).

 

 

Fn+Delete

Numeric Lock (NmLk).

 

 

Fn+PrtSc

Has the same function as the SysRq key.

 

 

Fn+Pause

Has the same function as the Break key.

 

 

Fn+PgUp

Has the same function as the Home key.

 

 

Fn+PgDn

Has the same function as the End key.

 

 

Fn+cursor keys

These key combinations work with Windows Media Player. Fn+down

 

arrow key works for the Play or Pause button, Fn+up arrow key for the

 

Stop button, Fn+right arrow key for the Next Track button, and Fn+left

 

arrow key for the Previous Track button.

 

 

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