Using The Fn Key Function - IBM ThinkPad 310E User Manual

Using the Fn Key Function

Key Combination Feature
Close Hotkey Icon
+
Esc
Key Combination Help
+
Brightness / Contrast
+
LCD/external monitor
+
switching
The Fn key function allows you to change operational features
instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the
Fn key ; then press the appropriate key
and right → → keys, function keys F1 to F8.)
Meaning
Closes the current pop-up icon.
Displays the key combination help screen. Press Esc to exit.
Displays the brightness and/or contrast pop-up icons; toggles
between the brightness and contrast pop-up icons. Use the scale
key combinations Fn+→ → , Fn+← ← to adjust the brightness or
contrast.
Contrast adjustment is only available for DSTN models.
Displays the computer output in the following order when an
external monitor is attached.

Using the Fn Key Function

Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer
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