22 Users Manual
Using Special Function Keys
The function key in combination with another key activates special functions.
Table 2. Description of Special Function Key Combinations
When you press a function key combination, the system sound may be
temporarily muted.
<Fn> Key
Combinations
Key
Name
Key Function
<Fn+F1>
F1
Prt Sc
Print screen:
Takes a picture of the open screen, which you can paste
into many graphics programs.
<Fn+F2>
F2
Sys Rq
System request:
Reserved for use in software programs.
<Fn+F4>
F4
SENS keyboard:
Gives the user the ability to quick launch a program using
the
SENS keyboard
key combination.
<Fn+F5>
F5
CRT/LCD
CRT/LCD:
Switches the display between the LCD, the external
monitor, and simultaneous display on both the LCD and
the external monitor.
<Fn+F6>
F6
Mute
Mute:
Turns the audio output on and off.
<Fn+F7>
F7
Volume down:
Decreases the audio volume.
<Fn+F8>
F8
Volume up:
Increases the audio volume.
<Fn+F9>
F9
Rest
Rest:
Puts the computer into Suspend mode. To resume
normal operation, press the power button. (See “Power
Management” on page 46.)
<Fn+F10>
F10
Brightness down: Decreases the LCD brightness.
<Fn+F11>
F11
Brightness up:
Increases the LCD brightness.
<Fn+F12>
F12
Scroll
Scroll:
In some applications, sets the cursor-control keys to
scroll the page up or down while the cursor position does
not change. Pressing key combination again turns off the
scrolling function.
<Fn+PgUp>
PgUp
PgUp:
In some applications, moves cursor up one screen, not
necessarily a full page.
<Fn+PgDn>
PgDn
PgDn:
In some applications, moves cursor down one screen,
not necessarily a full page.
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