Lenovo ThinkPad 470 User Manual page 35

1 Windows logo key
Press the Windows logo key to open the Start menu. For information about using the Windows logo key with
other keys, see the help information system of the Windows operating system.
2 3 Fn key and function keys
You can configure the Fn key and function keys in the Keyboard Properties window by doing the following:
1. Go to Control Panel, and then change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small
icons.
2. Click Keyboard. In the Keyboard Properties window, click the Fn and function keys tab.
3. Select the options of your preference.
• + Switch the key function between the standard F1–F12 function and the special function
printed as an icon on each key. When the Fn Lock indicator is off, you can use the default function. You
can change the default function in the Keyboard Properties window.
• Mute or unmute the speakers. When the speakers are muted, the indicator on the key is on.
If you mute the sound and turn off your computer, the sound will remain muted when you turn on your
computer. To turn on the sound, press
• Decrease the speaker volume.
• Increase the speaker volume.
• Mute or unmute the microphones. When the microphones are muted, the indicator on the key is on.
• Darken the computer display.
• Brighten the computer display.
• Manage external displays.
• Enable or disable the built-in wireless features.
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Chapter 2 Using your computer
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