NEC VXI Series, Service And Reference Manual

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System Overview 1-7
Key features and operations are described after the figure.
Keyboard
A – Function Keys D – Control Key
B – Numeric Keypad E – Cursor Control Keys
C – Typewriter Keys
! Function Keys — Twelve function keys,
F1
through
F12
, are available on the NEC Versa
VXi keyboard. These keys work together with the
Fn
key to activate special functions.
Eight keys (printed in blue) are preprogrammed with dual functions.
Function keys are application-driven. See the specific application’s user guide for
information about how each function key works within the application you are using.
The following function key combinations are pre-programmed for the NEC Versa VXi.
Fn-Left Ctrl — Simulates pressing the right control key to support IBM 327X connections.
Fn-F3
— Toggles the video mode between LCD only, CRT only, Simultaneous mode, and
TV out.
Fn-F4 — Sets standby power management mode on, in Windows NT.
— In Windows NT, press any key to resume from Standby mode.
— No function when Windows 98/2000 configured for Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface (ACPI). In Windows 98/2000, Standby is equivalent to Windows NT
Suspend mode. To resume from Windows 98/2000 Standby mode, press the Power
button.
Fn-F6
—
Toggles the system beep off and on.
Fn-F7 — Toggles between various power management levels in Windows NT. Beeps
indicate the level chosen as follows:
1 beep Off
2 beeps Custom
3 beeps Highest Performance
4 beeps Longest Life
No function when Windows 98/2000 configured for Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI).
Fn-F8
— Increases the LCD’s brightness (eight settings). Applies to XGA LCD panels
only.