Function Keys; Fn Key; Hot Keys - Getac Notebook computer User Manual

NOTE:
When the numeric keypad is activated and you need to type the English letter in the
keypad area, you can turn Num Lock off or you can press Fn and then the letter
without turning Num Lock off.
Some software may not be able to use the numeric keypad on the computer. If so,
use the numeric keypad on an external keyboard instead.

Function Keys

On the top row of the keys are the function keys:
are multi-purpose keys that perform functions defined by individual
programs.

Fn Key

The key, at the lower left corner of the keyboard, is used with another
Fn
key to perform the alternative function of a key. The letter "Fn" and the
alternative functions are identified by the color of blue on the keytop. To
perform a desired function, first press and hold
key.

Hot Keys

Hot keys refer to a combination of keys that can be pressed any time to
activate special functions of the computer. Most hot keys operate in a
cyclic way. Each time a hot key combination is pressed, it shifts the
corresponding function to the other or next choice.
You can easily identify the hot keys with the icons imprinted on the
keytop. The hot keys are described next.
Key
Switches the wireless LAN radio on and off.
NOTE: This function works only if an optional mini PCI-E
wireless LAN card is installed.
Operating Your Computer
to
F1 F12
, then press the other
Fn
Description
. Function keys
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