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Chapter 2 - The Big Picture
Special Key Combinations
The following key combinations let you perform special functions without exiting your application
Note: Some applications may conflict with certain special key combinations. If you press key combination without results, exit the application and try again.
*Fn + F10 | Decreases LCD display contrast |
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*Fn + F11 | Increases LCD display contrast |
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Fn + F12 | Sets beep volume |
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Fn + F1 | Toggles display output: |
| Once=Meridian’s LCD only |
| Twice=External monitor only |
| Three times=Both displays at once |
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*Dual Scan color displays only.
Setting the Speaker Volume
Pushing FN + F12 cycles through the four volume levels for the internal speaker. When you set the volume level, the system records and remembers the level you set for the Power On beep, the Suspend Mode beep, and the normal system beep. This setting is retained in memory even when you turn the system off. To lower the volume of the low battery alert, cycle through the volume settings by pressing Fn + F12.
Caution:
If you disable sound or set the Meridian 850’s volume too low, you may not be able to hear the
Note: Some settings such as BIOS errors and unknown system problems will always beep at maximum volume.
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