Getac S400, User Manual

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Operating Your Computer
Function Keys
On the top row of the keys are the function keys: F1 to F12 . Function keys are
multi-purpose keys that perform functions defined by individual programs.
Fn Key
The
Fn
key, at the lower left corner of the keyboard, is used with another key
to perform the alternative function of a key. The letter “Fn” and the alternative functions
are identified by the color of blue on the keytop. To perform a desired function,
first press and hold
Fn , then press the other key.
Hot Keys
Hot keys refer to a combination of keys that can be pressed any time to activate
special functions of the computer. Most hot keys operate in a cyclic way. Each time
a hot key combination is pressed, it shifts the corresponding function to the other
or next choice.
You can easily identify the hot keys with the icons imprinted on the keytop. The
hot keys are described next.
Key Description
Switches the keyboard backlight off or on (with 4-level
brightness). *
Switches the wireless LAN radio off or on.
Decreases the sound volume.
Increases the sound volume.