To Use The Fn Hot Keys - HP Pavilion N6xxx Reference Manual

This hot key
Fn+F1
Fn+F2
Fn+F5
Fn+F7
Fn+F8
Fn+F12
Fn+NumLock
Fn+UP ARROW
Fn+DOWN ARROW
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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. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the
appropriate second key, then release both keys.
Does this
Decreases the display brightness.
Increases the display brightness.
Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on
both.
Audio mute
Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If Num
Lock is on, then the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active.
Enters Hibernate mode.
Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Increases sound volume.
Decreases sound volume.
External keyboards support only Fn+F5, Fn+F7, and Fn+F12. To use these, press and
hold left CTRL+left ALT, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys.
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