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1 Windows key
Press the Windows key to open the Start menu. For information about using the Windows key with other
keys, see the help information system of the Windows operating system.
2 Fn key
When the Fn key is pressed for the first time, a Keyboard Manager panel is displayed. The panel contains
instructions on how to switch between the F1–F12 function and the special function printed as an icon on
each key.
3 Function keys
You can configure the Fn key and function keys in the Keyboard Properties window by doing the following:
1. Go to Control Panel, and then change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small
icons.
2. Click Keyboard. In the Keyboard Properties window, click the Fn and function keys or ThinkPad F1–
F12 keys tab.
3. Select the options of your preference.
• + Enable or disable the Fn Lock function.
When the Fn Lock function is enabled: To input F1–F12, press the function key directly. To initiate the
special function printed as an icon on each key, press the Fn key and the corresponding function key.
When the Fn Lock function is disabled: To initiate the special function printed as an icon on each key,
press the function key directly. To input F1–F12, press the Fn key and the corresponding function key.
• 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. To turn on the sound, press
• Decrease the speaker volume.
or .
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Chapter 2 Using your computer
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