Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference
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The <Fn> Key
The <Fn> Function Key is located near the bottom-left corner of the keyboard. This key
is used together with other keys to activate certain pre-defined functions. To activate
these functions, press and hold down <Fn> together with the keys described below:
Sleep Switch
Press this key combination (Fn+F1) to enter sleep mode. In sleep
mode, the LCD display and selected devices will be switched off
for less energy consumption.
Wireless LAN Switch
Press this key combination (Fn+F2) to power on and power off
the Wireless LAN module. Powering on the Wireless LAN by
pressing this key combination (Fn+F2) does not automatically
activate the Wireless LAN function. After powering on, you need
to activate the Wireless LAN function through Windows™. The
main purpose of this key combination (Fn+F2) is to provide you
with a quick way to turn off the power of Wireless LAN when
entering venues like airplanes, airports, and hospitals where the
usage of Wireless LAN is prohibited or not advisable.
LCD/CRT/TV Switch
Press this key combination (Fn+F3) to switch between
LCD only, CRT only, TV only, LCD/CRT simultaneously, and LCD/TV
simultaneously.
Web Cam Switch (Optional)
Press this key combination (Fn+F4) to power on and power off
the Web Cam module. After powering on the Web Cam, you need
to activate its function through Windows™. In addition, if you
have Windows XP, you can also use Windows Movie Maker to
create, edit and share video.
Touch Pad Switch
Press this key combination (Fn+F5) to switch off and to switch
on the touch pad function. When the touch pad function is
switched off, the touch pad device still can work temporarily for
three to five seconds during system reboots into the Windows™
operating system, or resumes from standby or hibernation.
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