HP OmniBook 2100, Reference Manual

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Operating the OmniBook
Using the OmniBook Keyboard
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To use the Fn hot keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key —a
shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. The OmniBook
keyboard shows the Fn
hot keys labeled in gray.
Pressing these keys Does this
Fn + F1 Decreases the display’s brightness.
Fn + F2 Increases the display’s brightness.
Fn + F3 Decreases the display’s contrast (DSTN displays only).
Fn + F4 Increases the display’s contrast (DSTN displays only).
Fn + F5 Toggles between auto detecting an external display and
simultaneous displays.
Fn + F6 (hold) For use with two batteries: Briefly displays the individual battery
status for each battery, then resumes displaying the combined
battery status. For complete information about battery status, see
page 2-15.
Fn + F7 Toggles the sound on and off (mutes sound).
Fn + F8 Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect an external
keyboard. If Num Lock is on, then the numeric functions are active;
otherwise, cursor control is active.
Fn + F9 Toggles Num Lock (numeric functions for the keypad) on and off.
Fn + F10 Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Fn + F12 Enters Hibernate mode.
Fn + S Enters Standby mode in Windows 95 or Windows NT. Enters
Suspend mode in Windows 98.
Fn + R Enters Suspend mode.
Fn + Up-Arrow Increases volume.
Fn + Down-Arrow Decreases volume.