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Combinations and functions with the Fn key
Some functions are not available until Windows is launched.
Combinations/ Feature
Functions
Fn+
(ESC):
Standby
Puts the system into
Standby
mode, a power management state. To return
the system to the active state, press any key.
Fn+
(F3): speaker switch
Toggles the built-in speaker on and off.
Fn+
(F4): speaker volume
Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
To increase volume, press
<Fn>+<F4>
and then
or
To decrease volume, press
<Fn>+<F4>
and then
or
Fn+
(F5): brightness control
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To increase light intensity, press
<Fn>+<F5>
and then
or
To decrease light intensity, press
<Fn>+<F5>
and then
or
Fn+
/
(F7): switch to the
external display
Toggles between the LCD, external display (connected to the monitor
connector) and both LCD and external display.
Fn+
(F12): Hibernate
Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this
command, the states of the system and of the peripheral devices are
written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. To return the
system to its original state, use the power switch to turn on the power.
Fn+ D: Video Standby
Darkens the LCD in order to save power. To turn the LCD back on, press any
key.
