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1-6 Service Guide
1.2.4 Hot Keys
The computer’s special Fn key, used in combination with other keys, provides “hot-key”
combinations that access system control functions, such as screen contrast, brightness, volume
output, and the BIOS setup utility.
Table 1-4 Hot Key Descriptions
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn+Esc Suspend-to-memory Enters suspend-to-memory mode
Fn+F1
?
Help Displays the hot-key list
Fn+F2 Setup Enters the BIOS setup utility
Fn+F3
PnP
Plug and Play
Configuration
Performs system configuration for Plug and Play operating
systems like Windows 95
Fn+F4 Screen Blackout Blanks the screen to save power; to wake up the screen,
press any key
Fn+F5 Display Toggle Switches display from the built-in display, to an external
monitor, to both built-in and external if one is connected
Fn+F6 Fuel Gauge On/Off Toggles battery gauge display on and off. The gauge shows
the percentage of charge left in the battery.
Shows a plug icon if a powered AC adapter is connected to
the computer; shows a speaker icon if speaker output is on
(Fn+F7); shows a T icon if turbo mode is on (Fn+2)
Fn+F7 Speaker On/Off Toggles speaker output on and off
Fn+F8 Lock System
Resources
(Password Lock)
Locks the computer and requires a password to unlock it
Fn+F9 Eject Accesses the eject menu described on page 7
Fn+Ctrl+↑
Volume Up Increases speaker volume
Fn+Ctrl+↓
Volume Down Decreases speaker volume
Fn+Ctrl+→
Balance Right Shifts speaker balance to the right
Fn+Ctrl+←
Balance Left Shifts speaker balance to the left