Table 8. Fn key combinations (continued)

Key combination Description

Fn+F7

Apply a presentation scheme directly, with no need to start

 

Presentation Director.

 

To disable this function and use the Fn+F7 key combination for

 

switching a display output location, start Presentation Director, and

 

change the settings.

 

Note: If the computer is a windows 7 model, it does not support

 

presentation schemes, but the Fn+F7 combination is available for

 

switching a display output location.

 

 

 

For Windows 7:

 

Switch a display output location

 

v Computer display only (LCD)

 

v Computer display and external monitor (same image)

 

v Computer display and external monitor (extended desktop)

 

v External monitor only

 

Note: To switch between the computer display and an external

 

monitor, the Win+P key combination is also available.

For Windows Vista and Windows XP:

Switch a display output location

vExternal monitor

vComputer display (LCD) and external monitor

vComputer display (LCD)

Notes:

1.This function is not supported if different desktop images are displayed on the computer display and the external monitor (the Extend desktop function).

2.This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is playing.

 

To enable this function, start Presentation Director, and change the

 

Fn+F7 settings.

 

Note: Multiple users can log on to a single operating system by using

 

different user IDs. Each user needs to change the settings.

 

 

Fn+F8

Change the settings of the UltraNav® pointing device.

Fn+F9

Open the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility screen. Buttons for the following

 

choices are displayed:

 

v Eject ThinkPad PC from Dock: This button is displayed only if the

 

docking station. The computer can be detached from the docking

 

station.

 

v Eject ThinkPad PC from Mini Dock: This button is displayed only if

 

the ThinkPad computer has been attached to a port replicator and

 

one or more USB devices have been connected to the port replicator.

 

You can stop and remove all the USB devices safely by clicking the

 

button.

 

Note: You cannot use this Utility to detach the computer from the

 

port replicator.

 

v Run EasyEject Actions: This button is used to select, stop, or remove

 

external devices connected to the ThinkPad computer.

 

v Configure EasyEject Actions: Opens the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility

 

main window.

 

v Fn+F9 Settings: Configures the settings for the Fn+F9 function.

 

Note: If the computer is a Windows 7 model, it does not support the

 

EasyEject Utility function.

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