User Guide - Windows 8.1

Hot key combination Description
fn+f5 Decreases the screen brightness level.
fn+f6 Increases the screen brightness level.
fn+f7 Mutes or restores speaker sound.
fn+ f8 Decreases speaker volume.
fn+f9 Increases speaker volume.
fn+f10 Mutes the microphone.
fn+f11 Turns the wireless feature on or o.
NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, a wireless
network must be set up.
Break fn+R Pauses or breaks an operation.
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Lock
fn+C Locks cell.
Sys Rq fn+S Sends a programming query.
Using keypads
The computer includes an embedded numeric keypad, and it also supports an optional external numeric
keypad, or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.
26 Chapter 4 Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices