Quick Reference Guide

Using the keyboard
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System key combinations
When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook
performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key.
FN key Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to perform a specific
action.
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Press
F
N+ to turn on the numeric keypad.
Key type Icon Description
1
Press and hold FN, then
press this system key...
To...
Toggle the status indicators on or off. For more information, see “Using
the status indicators” on page 17.
Turn the optional wireless network on or off. For more information, see
the printed network guide that came with your notebook.
Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with
equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require
wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. 802.11G
(also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are
examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to leave Standby mode. For
more information, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in the online
User Guide.
Toggle the notebook display in the following order:
■
The LCD
■
An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into
the monitor port on your notebook)
■
Both displays at the same time
■
S-Video
For more information, see Viewing the display on a projector or monitor and
Viewing the display on a television in the User’s Guide.
Decrease the LCD panel brightness.
Increase the LCD panel brightness.
Play or Pause the CD or DVD.
Stop playing the CD or DVD.