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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP
Function Keys
NOTE: Depending on the conguration of the laptop you purchased, some
of the function keys may have no associated tasks.
e <Fn> key is located at the bottom-left corner of the keyboard, and is used
together with other keys to activate certain functions. Hold down the <Fn> key
along with the key described below:
FI – Suspend Mode
Press <Fn><F1> to enable the suspend mode. In the suspend mode,
the display and selected devices will switch o for less energy
consumption.
F2 — Check Battery Status
Press <Fn><F2> to display the Battery Status Meter.
F3 – Mute on/o
Press <Fn><F3> to enable or disable the mute function.
F4 – Increase Display Brightness
Press <Fn><F4> to increase the brightness of the display.
F5 – Decrease Display Brightness
Press <Fn><F5> to decrease the brightness of the display.
F6 – Display Mode
Press <Fn><F6> to toggle between the external displays connected.
F7 – Switchable Graphics Toggle
Press <Fn><F7> to switch between integrated and discrete graphics
option.
F8 – External HDMI Input Toggle
Press <Fn><F8> to switch between external HDMI input source.
F9 – Camera on/o
Press <Fn><F9> to switch o or switch on the camera.
F10 – Microsoft Mobility Center on/o
Press <Fn><F10> to launch or close the Microsoft Mobility Center
application.
F11 – AlienFX on/o
Press <Fn><F11> to enable or disable the AlienFX illumination.
F12 – Touch Pad on/o
Press <Fn><F12> to enable or disable the touch pad function and
the illumination around the touch pad. When the touch pad function
is switched o, the touch pad can still work temporarily for three to
ve seconds while the computer reboots into the Windows operating
system, or resumes from standby or hibernate mode.