Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video
standard. The
fn+f4
hotkey can also alternate images among other devices receiving video
information from the computer.
The following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the
fn+f4
hotkey:
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LCD (computer display)
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External VGA (most external monitors)
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HDMI (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with HDMI ports)
Muting speaker sound
Press
fn+f7
to mute speaker sound. Press the hotkey again to restore speaker sound.
Decreasing speaker sound
Press
fn+f8
to decrease speaker sound. Hold down the hotkey to decrease speaker sound
incrementally.
Increasing speaker sound
Press
fn+f9
to increase speaker sound. Hold down the hotkey to increase speaker sound
incrementally.
Playing the previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD
While an audio CD or a DVD is playing, press
fn+f10
to play the previous track of the CD or the
previous section of the DVD.
Playing, pausing, or resuming an audio CD or a DVD
The
fn+f11
hotkey functions only when an audio CD or a DVD is inserted.
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If the audio CD or the DVD is not playing, press
fn+f11
to begin or resume the play.
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If the audio CD or the DVD is playing, press
fn+f11
to pause the play.
Playing the next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD
When an audio CD or a DVD is playing, press
fn+f12
to play the next track of the CD or the next
section of the DVD.
Using the keypads
The computer has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric
keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.
Using the keypads
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