User's Manual

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.