Using the Keyboard 21
Table 1. Description of Special Function Keys
When you press a function key combination, the system sound may be
temporarily muted.
<Fn> Key
Combination
Function
<Fn+F1>
Print screen: Takes a picture of the open screen, which you can paste into
the Paint program.
<Fn+F2>
System request: Reserved for use in software programs.
<Fn+F3>
This key combination can generate Euro Mark as other Eurokey.
<Fn+F5>
CRT/LCD: Switches the display between the LCD, the external monitor,
and simultaneous display on both the LCD and the external monitor.
<Fn+F6>
Mute: Turns the audio output on and off.
<Fn+F7>
Volume down: Decreases the audio volume.
<Fn+F8>
Volume up: Increases the audio volume.
<Fn+F9>
Rest: Puts the computer into Suspend mode. To resume normal operation
from rest, press the power button. (See ”Using Power Management
Options @” on page 89 for more information about the rest mode.)
<Fn+F10>
Brightness down: Decreases the LCD brightness.
<Fn+F11>
Brightness up: Increases the LCD brightness.
<Fn+F12>
Scroll: In some applications, sets the cursor-control keys to scroll the page
up or down while the cursor position does not change. Pressing
<Fn+F12> again turns off the scrolling function.
<Fn+Left
Arrow>
Home: In some applications, moves cursor to the start of the line.
<Fn+Up
Arrow>
PgUp: In some applications, moves cursor up one screen, not necessarily
a full page.
<Fn+Down
Arrow>
PgDn: In some applications, moves cursor down one screen, not
necessarily a full page.
<Fn+Right
Arrow>
End: In some applications, moves cursor to the end of the line.
