10 Users Manual
Using Special Function Keys
The function key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with
another keys.
<Fn> Key
Combinations
Key Name
Key Function
<Esc/
>
Rest
Puts the computer into suspended mode. To escape suspended mode,
press the power button. (p74).
<F2/
>
Gauge
Shows the current power source and the remaining battery charge.
<F4/
>
LCD/CRT
Switches the display between the LCD and external display device
when an external display device is connected. (p72)
<F5/Backlit>
Backlight
Turns the LCD on and off.
<F6/Mute>
Mute
Turns the audio output on and off.
<F7/
>
3D sound
Extends the spatial sound of the stereo speakers so that the listener
can experience even greater stereophonic sound.
Note. The 3D sound function is only supported through the internal
speaker of the computer and the headphones. This function is not
supported through the S/PDIF port.
Note. When using the 3D function, even if the balance is turned
completely to the left or right, some audio may still be heard through
the other speaker.
Caution. Some distortion may be experienced when the 3D function is
used, depending on the audio source.
<F8/
>
Wireless LAN
On/Off
Turns the wireless LAN service on and off for models with wireless
LAN installed.
<F9/
>
Touchpad
Turns the touchpad function on and off.
<F11/Num Lock>
Number Lock
Enables the numeric keypad. (p9)
<F12/Scroll>
Scroll Lock
Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not
change in some applications.
<Insert/
Pause/Brk>
Pause/Break
In DOS mode, pauses the scroll of the screen or exits a running
program.
Turns 3D sound on
Turns 3D sound off
Turns Touchpad on
Turns Touchpad off
