Quick Reference Guide

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System key combinations
When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your convertible
notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key.
Windows
key
Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key
can also be used in combination with other keys to open
utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer
utility).
Application
key
Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help
assistants in Windows.
Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
LCD
brightness
keys
Press these colored keys in combination with the F
N key
to control the screen brightness.
Navigation
keys
Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a
line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to
the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document.
Volume
keys
Press these colored keys in combination with the F
N key to
increase or decrease the volume or to turn off all sound.
Key type Icon Description
Press and hold FN, then
press this system key...
To...
Toggle the status indicators on or off. For more
information, see “Using the status indicators” on
page 16.
Turn the optional wireless network on or off. For more
information, see “Wireless Networking” in your online
User Guide.
Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication
can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft.
Current aviation regulations require wireless devices
to be turned off while traveling in an airplane.
IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11a
communication devices are examples of devices that
provide wireless communication.
Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to leave
Standby mode. For more information, see “Changing
Power-Saving Settings” in your online User Guide.