System information

Using the Keyboard 3-5

COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED

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Switching the Display and Image

In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 toggle Fn+F4 to switch the

image among the computer display, an external display, and

simultaneous display. The external display can be connected

through the external monitor connector or the video-out jack.

In Windows 98 toggle

Fn+F4 to switch the image between the

computer display and an external display that is connected through

the external monitor connector.

■ When MultiMonitor is enabled, press Fn+F4 to turn off the

external display and disable MultiMonitor.

■ When MultiMonitor is disabled, toggle Fn+F4 to switch the

image among the computer display, the external display, and

simultaneous display.

Adjusting System Volume

■ To adjust system volume with an onscreen slide button or with

the keyboard arrow keys, press

Fn+F5.

■ To mute or restore volume

■ Press Fn+F5+M

■ Press Fn+F5, then select or clear the Mute checkbox.

Initiating Quick Controls

Quick Controls security features disable the keyboard and pointing

device and clear the screen. Before you can use Quick Controls,

you must set a power-on password and enable Quick Control

preferences. For instructions, refer to Chapter 7.

■ To initiate Quick Controls manually, press Fn+F6.

■ To exit Quick Controls, enter your power-on password.

The

Fn+F6 hotkeys cannot be used on an external keyboard

connected through a USB connector on the computer or an

optional docking base.