Using the Keyboard

 

 

Combinations/

Functions

Feature

 

 

 

 

 

Fn+

(F12)

Provides for the lowest level of power consumption.

System Hibernation

When you execute this command, the state of the

 

 

system and state of the peripheral devices are written to

 

 

the hard disk and the system power is turned off. To

 

 

return the system to the original state, use the power

 

 

switch to turn on power.

 

 

 

Fn+D

 

Turns off the LCD to save power. To turn the LCD

Video standby

back on, press any key (Windows® Me only).

 

 

 

Fn+B

 

Toggles the mega-bass function off and on. This feature

Mega-Bass switch

is available with headphone only.

 

 

 

Fn+S

 

Puts the system into System Idle mode, a power

System Idle

management state. To return the system to the active

 

 

state, press any key.

 

 

 

You can also carry out these functions using the Jog Dial control. Some functions are not available until Windows launches.

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