Using Special Function Keys

The function key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with another keys.

<Fn> Key

Key Name

Key Function

Combinations

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Esc/

>

Standby

Places the computer into standby mode. To resume from standby

 

 

 

 

mode, press the power button. (p101).

 

 

 

 

<F2/

>

Gauge

Shows the remaining battery charge.

 

 

 

 

Appears only when the Samsung Display Manager program is

 

 

 

 

installed.

 

 

 

 

<F4/

>

LCD/CRT

Switches the display between the LCD and external display device

 

 

 

 

when an external display device is connected. (p98)

 

 

 

<F5/Backlit>

Backlight

Turns the LCD on and off.

 

 

 

<F6/Mute>

Mute

Turns the audio output on and off.

 

 

 

<F7/SRS>

SRS

This feature enables you to experience more stereophonic sound. You

 

 

 

 

can select one of the following modes by pressing the button.

 

 

 

 

Note. WOW XT Mode: Select to listen to music.

 

 

 

 

TRUSURROUND Mode: Select to watch a movie.

 

 

 

 

SRS OFF Mode: Switches off the SRS function.

 

 

 

 

The SRS function is only supported through the built-in speaker of the

 

 

 

 

computer and the headphones. It is not supported through the S/PDIF

 

 

 

 

port.

 

 

 

 

<F8/

>

Wireless LAN

Turns the wireless LAN on or off.

 

 

 

 

Note. Wireless LAN is optional, and may not be supported depending

 

 

 

 

on your model.

 

 

 

 

<F9/

>

Touchpad

Turns the touchpad function on and off.

 

 

 

 

<F10/

>

Etiquette Mode

You can select Etiquette Mode when you need a tranquil work

 

 

 

 

environment.

 

 

 

<F11/Num Lock>

Number Lock

Enables the numeric keypad. (p10)

 

 

 

<F12/Scroll>

Scroll Lock

Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not

 

 

 

 

change in some applications.

 

 

 

 

 

<

/

>

Volume Down

Decreases the audio volume.

 

 

 

 

 

<

/

>

Volume Up

Increases the audio volume.

 

 

 

 

 

<

/

>

Brightness Up

Makes the LCD screen brighter.

 

 

 

 

 

<

/

>

Brightness Down

Makes the LCD screen dimmer.

 

 

 

 

 

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