User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1 Getting Started
- Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer
- Chapter 3 Managing Power
- Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer
- Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup
- Chapter 6 Using Getac Software
- Chapter 7 Caring for the Computer
- Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
- Preliminary Checklist
- Solving Common Problems
- Resetting the Computer
- System Recovery
- Using the Driver Disc (Optional)
- Appendix A Specifications
- Appendix B Regulatory Information
20
Function Keys
On the top row of the keys are the function keys:
F1
to
F12
. Function keys are
multi-purpose keys that perform functions defined by individual programs.
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. 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
Switches the keyboard backlight on and off (option).
Switches the RF (radio frequency) radio on and off.
When off, all wireless modules (such as WLAN, Bluetooth, and
WWAN) cannot be used. When on, individual settings of the
module work.
Switches the night vision feature on or off. The feature is for
viewing the display when using night vision goggles (optional).
Decreases the sound volume.