Hot key definition
Fn behavior: Primary behavior is media key; Secondary behavior is F1-F12 key.
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Fn Lock only switches primary and secondary behavior on F1-F12.
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F7 is stealth –unique for rugged and semi rugged platforms. It turns off LCD, all wireless, all alerts, indicator lights, sound, fan, etc
Table 28. Keyboard shortcuts
Hot keys
Function
Description
Fn+ESC
Fn Lock
Allows the user to toggle between
locked
and
unlocked
Fn keys.
Fn+F1
Audio Volume Mute
Temporarily mutes/unmutes the
audio. The audio level before muting is
returned after unmuting.
Fn+F2
Audio Volume Down/Decrease
Decreases the audio volume until
minimum/off is reached.
Fn+F3
Audio Volume Up/Increase
Increases the audio volume until
maximum is reached.
Fn+F4
Microphone Mute
Silences the on-board microphone so
it cannot record audio. There is an
LED on the F4 function key that
notifies the user of the state of this
feature:
•
LED off = microphone capable of
recording audio
•
LED on = microphone muted and
unable to record audio
Fn+F5
Num lock
Allows the user to toggle between
locked
and
unlocked
NumLock
Fn+F6
Scroll lock
Used as Scroll Lock key.
Fn+F7
Stealth Mode
Allows the user to toggle to and from
Stealth Mode
Fn+F8
LCD and Projector display
Determines video output to LCD and
external Video devices when attached
and displays present.
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