User's Manual Part 1

Basic Operations

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Using the Keyboard

The computer, equipped with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard, provides all the

functionality of a full-sized desktop keyboard.

Special Keys

Windows Key

Opens the Windows start menu. This key works in the

same way as the start button on the screen.

Application Key

Opens short-cut menus for the specific items. This key

works in the same way as the right mouse button.

System Function Keys

The keyboard contains the function keys labeled F1 through F12 for special actions.

Use them in conjunction with the Fn key.

When the Fn key and one of the function keys (except F11 and F12 keys)

are pressed together, an indicating icon(s) related to the selected function

will appear on the screen.

Fn + F1 ( )*

Turns the wireless LAN antenna on and off.

Fn + F3 ( )

Decreases the audio volume.

Fn + F4 ( )

Increases the audio volume.

Fn + F5 ( )

Rotates display mode among LCD only, an external monitor

only, and both (when an external monitor is connected).

Fn + F6 ( )*

Decreases the LCD screen brightness.

Fn + F7 ( )*

Increases the LCD screen brightness.

Fn + F10 ( )*

Mutes the sound. To resume, press them again.

Fn + F11 ( )

Turns the LCD screen and an external monitor screen (when it

is connected) on and off.

Fn + F12 ( )

Forces the computer to enter a standby mode or a hibernation

mode, or to power off.