Basic Operation
Operating Your Notebook
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Startup Guide
To use the function hot keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key
sequence—for various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press
the appropriate second key, and then release both keys.
This hot key
Does this
Fn+F1
Decreases the display brightness.
Fn+F2
Increases the display brightness.
Fn+F5
Toggles among the built-in display, an external
display, and simultaneous display on both.
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 (as marked on an external keyboard).
Fn+F12
Enters Hibernation.
Fn+NumLock
Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Fn+Page Up
Increases the audio volume and cancels the mute
setting.
Fn+Page Down
Decreases the audio volume.
Fn+Backspace
Mutes/unmutes the audio output.
