Getting Started 9
Using the Numeric Keypad
When pressing the
key, the
Num Lock LED
turns on and the numeric keys on the
keyboard can be used.
Using Special Function Keys
The function key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with
another keys.
When you press a function key combination, the system sound may be
temporarily muted.
<Fn> Key
Combinations
Key Name
Key Function
<Esc/
>
Standby
Puts the computer into standby mode. To resume from suspended
mode, press the power button. (p119).
<F2/
>
Gauge
Shows the remaining battery charge.
<F4/
>
LCD/CRT
Switches the display between the LCD and external display device
when an external display device is connected. (p116)
<F5/Backlit>
Backlight
Turns the LCD on and off.
<F6/Mute>
Mute
Turns the audio output on and off.
<F7/ SRS>
SRS
This feature enables you to experience more stereophonic sound. You
can select one of the following modes by pressing the button.
Note.
WOW XT ON
Mode: Select to listen to music.
Trusurround ON
Mode: Select to watch a movie.
SRS OFF
Mode: Switches off the SRS function.
The SRS function is only supported through the built-in speaker of the
computer and the headphones. It is not supported through the S/PDIF
port.
<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.
<F10/
>
Etiquette Mode
You can select Etiquette Mode when you need a tranquil work
environment.
<F12/Scroll>
Scroll Lock
Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not
change in some applications.
<
/
>
Volume Down
Decreases the audio volume.
<
/
>
Volume Up
Increases the audio volume.
<
/
>
Brightness Up
Makes the LCD screen brighter.
<
/
>
Brightness Down
Makes the LCD screen dimmer.