Operating The Computer; To Use The Fn Hot Keys - HP OmniBook XE3 Startup Manual

Operating the Computer

Hot key
Fn+F1
Fn+F2
Fn+F3
Fn+F4
Fn+F5
Fn+F7
Fn+F8
Fn+Lock key*
Fn+Up arrow
Fn+Down arrow
Using Your Computer
Operating the Computer

To use the Fn hot keys

The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key
sequence—for various system controls. Press and hold Fn while pressing the appropriate
key. (When using an external keyboard, press and hold Ctrl+Alt with the appropriate
key—use the Ctrl and Alt keys on the left side of the keyboard.)
Does this
Decreases the display's brightness (TFT screens only)
Increases the display's brightness (TFT screens only)
Decreases the display's brightness (HPA screens only)
Increases the display's brightness (HPA screens only)
Switches among the built-in display, an external display, and
simultaneous displays. It does not switch to a TV display
connected to the TV output port.
Toggles the sound on and off (mutes sound)
Toggles the embedded numeric keypad on and off
Toggles Scroll Lock on and off (except on external keyboard)
Increases sound volume (except on external keyboard)
Decreases sound volume (except on external keyboard)
*The Lock key is in the top row of the keyboard:
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