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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) System Suspend
Puts the system into
System Suspend
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) System Hibernation
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+B : Bass Boost
Toggles the Bass Boost function off and on. This feature is available with headphones only.
Fn+F : Change the display size
Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to less than maximum resolution.
Fn+S : System Idle
Puts the system into System Idle mode, a power management state. To return to the active
state, press any key.
