Using Special Function Keys
The function key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with another keys.
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<F1/Prt Sc> | Print Screen | Saves an image of the current screen in clipboard. | |
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<F2/Sys Rq> | System Request | In DOS mode, calls another operating system. It does not have specific | |
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<F4/ | > | User | Launches a |
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<F5/ CRT/LCD> | CRT/LCD | Switches the display between the LCD and external display device | |
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<F6/Mute> | Mute | Turns the audio output on and off. | |
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<F7/ | > | Volume Down | Decreases the audio volume. |
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<F8/ | > | Volume Up | Increases the audio volume. |
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<F9/Rest> | Rest | Puts the computer into suspended mode. (p72) | |
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<F10/ | > | Brightness Down | Makes the LCD screen dimmer. |
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<F11/ | > | Brightness Up | Makes the LCD screen brighter. |
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<F12/Scroll> | Scroll Lock | Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not | |
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<Num Lock> | Number Lock | Enables the numeric keypad. (p12) | |
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<Insert/ | Pause/Break | In DOS mode, pauses the scroll of the screen or exits a running | |
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< | /PgUp> | Page Up | Move to the above screen. |
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< | /PgDn> | Page Down | Move to the below screen. |
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When you press a function key combination, the system sound may be temporarily muted.
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