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11. Data Input
11.1. Keyboard
The double assignment of certain keys means that the range of functions available
to you is the same as on a conventional Windows keyboard. Some functions are
entered using the
Fn
key (standard on most notebooks).
11.1.1. Specific Keyboard Shortcuts
Description
Fn + ESC
Sleep
Fn + F1
Brightness down
Reduces the brightness of the display.
Fn + F2
Brightness up
Increases the brightness of the display.
Fn + F3
Display
Switches the screen display between LCD, external display and
duplicate display.
Fn + F4
Mute
Switches the sound on or off.
Fn + F5
Volume down
Decreases the playback volume.
Fn + F6
Volume up
Increases the playback volume.
Fn + F7
Touchpad
Switches the touchpad on and off
.
Fn + F9
Insert
Fn + F10
Delete
Fn + F11
Numeric key block
This key combination activates / deactivates the numeric key
block.
Fn + F12
Scroll
This key combination activates / deactivates the scroll function.
Many applications use this function to scroll the screen without
moving the cursor.