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

Operating the Computer

Hot key
Fn+F1
Fn+F2
Fn+F5
Fn+F7
Fn+F8
Fn+F12
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.)
Does this
Decreases the display's brightness
Increases the display's brightness
Switches among the built-in display, an external display, and
simultaneous displays
Toggles the sound on and off (mutes sound)
Toggles the numeric keypad on and off
Enters hibernate mode
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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