Chapter 6. Function Keys - Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 6. Function keys

The following table describes the functions of function keys and key combinations.
Table 7. Function keys
Function key and Description
key combination
Mute or unmute the speakers. When the speakers are muted, the indicator on the key is on.
If you mute the sound and turn off your computer, the sound will remain muted when you turn
on your computer again. To turn on the sound, press F2 or F3.
Decrease the speaker volume.
Increase the speaker volume.
Mute or unmute the microphones. When the microphones are muted, the indicator on the
key is on.
Darken the computer display.
Brighten the computer display.
Manage external displays.
Enable or disable the built-in wireless features.
• For Windows 7: Open Control Panel.
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• For Windows 10: Open the Settings window.
Enable or disable the built-in Bluetooth features.
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Open a keyboard setting page.
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Invoke the function defined by yourself. If no function is defined, the following default function
works:
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• For Windows 7: Open the search box.
• For Windows 10: Open the Cortana personal assistant.
To define or change the function, do the following:
• For Windows 7:
• For Windows 10:
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1. Open Control Panel, and then change the view of Control Panel from Category to
Large icons or Small icons.
2. Click Lenovo - Keyboard Manager. In the Keyboard Manager window, click the
USER-DEFINED KEY tab.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setting.
On this setting page, you can also define different functions for the key combinations with
F12, such as Shift+F12, Alt+F12, or Ctrl+F12.
1. Open the Lenovo Settings program.
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