System Key Combinations - Gateway Solo 5300 User Manual

Chapter 2: Getting Started

System key combinations

When you press an F
performs the action identified by the green text or icon on the key.
L
Press F
function key...
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key and a system key at the same time, the notebook
N
and this To...
N
Display the power status box in the upper left corner of your
screen. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version,
and whether the AC adapter is being used. Press the key
combination again to close this box.
Toggle the notebook screen between the LCD, an external
monitor, or both displays at the same time. A monitor must be
plugged into the monitor port on the notebook, port replicator, or
docking station.
Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to leave Standby
mode.
Turn on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad. Press this
key combination again to turn off Pad Lock. The Pad Lock status
indicator appears while this function is turned on.
Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen. The Scroll Lock status
indicator appears when this function is turned on. Press the key
combination again to continue scrolling. (This function is only
available in some programs.)
Pause execution of a DOS program. (This function is only available
in some programs.)
Stop the currently running DOS program. (This function is only
available in some programs.)
Increase the brightness of the display.
Decrease the brightness of the display.
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