Getting Started
Using the Keyboard
Function Keys
The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in
conjunction with another key.
[FN+F1]: Places the notebook in Suspend mode. Pressing the Power button returns
it to active mode.
[FN+F2]: Enables or disables the wireless network connection.
[FN+F3]: This is used when the computer is connected to an external monitor. It
controls where the video signal is displayed. The settings are: built-in display panel
only, both built-in display panel and external monitor, and external monitor only.
Each time you press this key combination you step to the next setting.
[FN+F4]: Increases the screen brightness.
[FN+F5]: Decreases the screen brightness.
[FN+F6]: Mutes the audio volume.
[FN+F7]: Decreases the audio volume.
[FN+F8]: Increases the audio volume.
[FN+F11]: Switches the computer into Num Lock mode, enabling the numeric key-
pad overlay.
[FN+F12]: Switches the computer into Scroll Lock mode. This is used in some appli-
cations.
[FN+INS]: This functions as the Print Screen (PRT SCN) key. It copies the current
screen to the clipboard.
[FN+DEL]: This functions as the System Request (SYS RQ) key, which may be used
by some operating systems or applications.
[Fn+UP ARROW]: This functions as the PAGE UP key.
[Fn+DOWN ARROW]: This functions as the PAGE DOWN key.
[Fn+LEFT ARROW]: This functions as the HOME key.
[Fn+RIGHT ARROW]: This functions as the END key.
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