
12 Users Manual
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/
>
Rest
Puts the computer into suspended mode. To resume suspended
mode, press the power button.
<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. (p102)
<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 XT 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
Turns the wireless LAN service on and off for models with wireless
LAN installed.
<F10/PrtSc/
SysRq>
PrtSc/SysRq
Copies the image on the screen.
<F11/Num Lock>
Number Lock
Enables the numeric keypad. (p11)
<F12/Scroll>
Scroll Lock
Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not
change in some applications.
<Insert/Pause/
Brk>
Pause/Brk
Lock or release screen scroll in MS-DOS mode.
<PgUp/Home>
Home
Moves to the beginning of the sentence.
<PgDn/End>
End
Moves to the end of the sentence.
<
/
>
Brightness Up
Makes the LCD screen brighter.
<
/
>
Brightness Down
Makes the LCD screen dimmer.