User Guide - Windows 7

Hot key combination Description
fn+f9 Decreases the screen brightness level.
fn+f10 Increases the screen brightness level.
fn+f11 On select models, turns the keyboard backlight on and off.
NOTE: The keyboard backlight is turned on at the factory. To extend battery life, turn off the
keyboard backlight.
fn+f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, a
wireless network must be set up.
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.
Using the embedded numeric keypad
Component Description
(1) fn key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed
in combination with the num lk key.
NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while
an external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the
computer.
(2) Embedded numeric keypad When the keypad is turned on, it can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the
icon in the upper-right corner of the key.
(3) num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed
in combination with the fn key.
NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the computer is
turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
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