User's Manual

Operating Your Computer 2-6
Fn Key
The Fn key, at the lower left corner of the keyboard, is used with another
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
Fn, then press the other
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 Description
Fn + F2 Switches the wireless LAN radio on and off.
NOTE: This function works only if an optional mini PCI-E
wireless LAN card is installed.
Fn + F3 Decreases the sound volume.
Fn + F4 Increases the sound volume.
Fn + F5 Decreases the LCD backlight.
NOTE: 20 backlight levels are provided from 0 to 20. The LCD
backlight off is level 0 and the maximum LCD backlight is level
20. According to the ambient light, the light sensor can
automatically adjust the original LCD backlight value from 70
% to 150 %. But LCD backlight level 0 and level 1 cannot be
adjusted by the light sensor.
Fn + F6 Increases the LCD backlight (see also “NOTE” on Fn + F5).
Fn + F7 Switches the system sound output off (mute) and on.
Fn + F8 Switches LCD on and off.