Chapter 6. Function Keys - Lenovo ThinkPad E480 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 key
combination
+
F9
10
F11
F12
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Description
Switch the key function between the standard F1–F12 function and the special function
printed as an icon on each key. When the Fn Lock indicator is off, you can use the
default function. You can change the default function in the Keyboard Properties
window.
Mute or unmute the speakers.
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.
Darken the computer display.
Brighten the computer display.
Manage external displays.
Enable or disable the built-in wireless features.
Open the Settings window.
Enable or disable the built-in Bluetooth features.
Open a keyboard setting page.
Invoke the function defined by yourself. To define or change the action for the F12 key,
do the following:
1. Open Lenovo Companion.
2. Click Hardware Settings and then click the input icon
3. Locate the Keyboard: User-defined Key section and follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the setting.
On the Input page, you can also define different functions for the key combinations with
F12, such as Shift+F12, Alt+F12, or Ctrl+F12.
Open the Snipping Tool program.
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