Using the Keyboard 15
Using Special Function Keys
The function key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with
another keys. Table 2 shows the special key combinations.
Table 2. Description of Special Function Key Combinations
When you press a function key combination, the system sound may be
temporarily muted.
Key
Combinations
Key
Name
Key Function
F1
Prt Sc
Print screen:
Takes a picture of the open screen, which you can paste into
many graphics programs.
F2
Sys Rq
System
request:
Reserved for use in software programs.
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.
F6
Gauge
Gauge
Displays the battery gauge in the upper-right corner of your
screen.
The gauge closes in a few seconds, or you can press <Esc>
to close the gauge. (See ”Monitoring the Battery Charge” on
page 39 for more information on the battery gauge.)
F8
Mute
Mute:
Increases the audio volume.
F9
Volume
down:
Volume
down:
Decreases the audio volume.
F10
Volume
up:
Volume up:
Increases the audio volume.
F11
Rest:
Rest:
Puts the computer into Suspend mode. To resume normal
operation from rest, press the power button. (See ”Using
Power Management Options” on page 48 for more
information about the rest mode.)
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.
Left
Arrow
Brightness
Down:
Decreases the LCD brightness.
Right
Arrow
Brightness
Up:
Increases the LCD brightness.
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+
+
+
Gauge
+
+
+
+
+
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