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Using the Fn Key Function
Using the Fn Key Function
The Fn key function allows you to change operational features
instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the
Fn key
1
; then press the appropriate function key
2
.
Note:
To use the sticky Fn key function,
select Keyboard/Pointing Device
from the
Setup menu of the
ThinkPad Features program window
or PS2 FNS E command.
Hints and Tips
Using Sticky Fn Key Function: Once you press the Fn key, you get the
same effect as when you press and hold the Fn key until you press any
function key.
Key Combination Feature Meaning
Fn
+
F1
Reserved —
Fn
+
F2
Fuel-Gauge
program display on
or off The Fuel-Gauge program must be activated before you can use this key
combination.
When the this key combination is pressed:
For OS/2 or Windows users: The window for the battery-power status
appears or disappears. Parameters for power status can be set.
For DOS users: Power status information appears or disappears at the
top-right corner of the screen.
Fn
+
F3
Standby mode Places the computer in standby mode. For more information about this
mode, see page 52.
Fn
+
F4
Suspend mode Places the computer in suspend mode. For more information about this
mode, See page 53.
Fn
+
F5
Reserved —
Fn
+
F6
Reserved —
Fn
+
F7
LCD/external
display switching Displays the computer output in the following order when an external display
is attached.
External Both
Display
LCD
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