Technical information

Using the Fn Key Function

The Fn key function allows you to change operational features

instantly. When you use the following functions, press and hold the

Fn key 1 ; then press the appropriate function key 2 .

Note:

To use the sticky Fn key function,

select Keyboard/Pointing Device

from the

Setup

menu of the

ThinkPad Features program window

or PS2 FNS E command.

Hints and Tips

Using Sticky

Key Function

: Once you press the Fn key, you get the

same effect as when you press and hold the Fn key until you press any

function key.

Key Combination Feature Meaning

Reserved —

Fuel-Gauge

program display on

or off

The Fuel-Gauge program must be activated before you can use this key

combination.

When the this key combination is pressed:

For OS/2 or Windows users: The window for the battery-power status

appears or disappears. Parameters for power status can be set.

For DOS users: Power status information appears or disappears at the

top-right corner of the screen.

Standby mode Places the computer in standby mode. For more information about this

mode, see page 52.

Suspend mode Places the computer in suspend mode. For more information about this

mode, See page 53.

Reserved —

LCD/external

display switching

Displays the computer output in the following order when an external display

is attached.

External Both

Display

LCD

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