User Guide

Using the function key
The following table describes the functions of Fn keys and Fn key combinations. The Bluetooth keyboard
acts the default hot key function. After installing the ThinkPad Keyboard Suite, you can achieve the standard
F1-F12 function by pressing Fn+Fx (where x represents 1 to 12) keys.
Function key Function
Fn+Esc
Switch the default Fn function between the hot key and the standard F1-F12
function.
Mute the speaker.
Decrease the volume.
Increase the volume.
Mute the microphone.
Note: This function key might not work on the Windows XP and Windows Vista
operating systems.
Decrease the brightness.
Note: This function key might not work on the Windows XP and Windows Vista
operating systems.
Increase the brightness.
Note: This function key might not work on the Windows XP and Windows Vista
operating systems.
Switch between the computer display and an external monitor (Windows will
show these display options).
Note: This function key might not work on the Windows XP and Windows Vista
operating systems.
Enable or disable the built-in wireless networking features. A window will be
displayed warning that turning off the wireless will disconnect the wireless mice
and keyboards.
Note: This function key might not work on the Windows XP and Windows Vista
operating systems.
• Open Control Panel.
• Open Settings Panel (for the Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems).
• Open the Settings window (for the Windows 10 operating system).
• Navigate to search depending on your active applications.
• Open Search Panel (for the Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems).
• Open the Cortana search box (for the Windows 10 operating system).
• View open applications.
• Switch between open applications (for the Windows XP operating system).
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