Using the Keyboard 17
While the numeric functions are enabled, you can temporarily
return a key to its normal function by pressing <Fn> and the key.
For example to type the letter m, press <Fn+m>.
To turn the numeric keypad off, press <Num Lock> again. The
Num Lock light turns off.
Using Special Function Keys
The <Fn> key activates special functions when it is pressed in
combination with another key. Table 1 shows the special key
combinations.
Table 1. Description of Special Function Keys
<Fn> Key
Combination
Function
<Fn+F1>
Print screen: In Windows 95, takes a picture of the open screen
and puts it on the clipboard.
<Fn+F2>
System request: Reserved for use in software programs.
<Fn+F3>
Speed: Enables you to turn power management on and off. Press
<Fn+F3> to disable all the power-management options in System
Setup. Press <Fn+F3> again to return the power-management
options to their previous settings. This key combination disables
power-management options only until you turn your computer off
and then back on again.
This key combination functions only when the computer is run
from the battery. (See ”Power Savings Menu” on page 53 for
more information on power-management settings.)
<Fn+F4>
Backlit: Turns the LCD display off. Press any key (except the
<Fn> key) to turn the LCD display back on.
<Fn+F5>
CRT/LCD: Switches the display between the LCD, the external
monitor, and simultaneous display on both the LCD and the
external monitor.
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