Toshiba S50t-A/S50Dt-A Function Key, Special Standard F1 Function Function mode F12 mode

CAPS LOCK	This indicator glows green when letter keys are
	locked into their uppercase format.
NUM LOCK	When the NUM LOCK indicator glows, you can
	use the number keys on the keyboard for number
	entry.

Function Key

The function keys (F1 ~ F12) are the twelve keys at the top of your keyboard.

You can configure the Function Keys Mode as "Special function mode" or "Standard F1-F12 mode" by clicking Desktop -> Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> System Settings -> Keyboard.

"Special function mode" allows you to use special functions without pressing the FN key.

Special	Standard F1-	Function
function mode	F12 mode
F1	FN + F1	Launches the help file supplied with
		the software.
F2	FN + F2	Decreases the computer's display
		panel brightness in individual steps.
F3	FN + F3	Increases the computer's display
		panel brightness in individual steps.
F4	FN + F4	Changes the active display device.
		To use a simultaneous mode, you
		must set the resolution of the internal
		display panel to match the resolution
		of the external display device.
F5	FN + F5	Enables or disables the Touch Pad.
F6	FN + F6	Moves media backward.
F7	FN + F7	Plays or pauses media playback.
F8	FN + F8	Moves media forward.
F9	FN + F9	Decreases the computer's volume.
F10	FN + F10	Increases the computer's volume.
F11	FN + F11	Turns the sound on or off.
F12	FN + F12	Turns the Airplane mode on or off.

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