1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active.
2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the
3. CD/DVD drive activity. The CD/DVD drive is active.
Using 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.
Hot Key
Effect
Fn+F1
Decreases the display brightness.
Fn+F2
Increases the display brightness.
Fn+F5
Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on
both.
Fn+F8
Toggles the built-in numeric keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If
Num Lock is on, the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active.
Fn+Num Lock
Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Fn+Page Up
Increases the volume (and turns audio on if muted).
Fn+Page Down
Decreases the volume.
Fn+Backspace
Toggles the mute function on and off.
Fn+any One-Touch
Toggles the One-Touch button LEDs on and off (selected models).
button
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Product Information
Figure 1-5. Keyboard Status Lights
embedded keypad.)
Table 1-3. Fn Hot Keys
Technology Code ID)