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System key combinations
When you press an F
performs the action identified by the colored text or icon on the key.
Press and hold F
while
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pressing this system key...
key and a system key at the same time, your notebook
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To...
Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of your
display. 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 display between the LCD, an external
monitor, or both displays at the same time. A monitor must be
plugged into the monitor port on your notebook or docking station.
Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to leave Standby
mode. For more information, see "Changing power modes" on
page 154.
Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the
sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume in
Windows XP" on page 98 and "Adjusting the volume in
Windows 2000" on page 101.
Decrease volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the
volume in Windows XP" on page 98 and "Adjusting the volume in
Windows 2000" on page 101.
Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume
in Windows XP" on page 98 and "Adjusting the volume in
Windows 2000" on page 101.
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 when this function is turned on.
Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen. Press this key
combination again to continue scrolling. The Scroll Lock status
indicator appears when this function is turned on. (This function
is only available in some programs.)
Pause execution of a DOS program. (This function is only
available in some programs.)
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