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Names of the Main Keys and their Functions
[Esc] (escape) key
The usage is determined by the application software. It is often used to return to the
previous operation.
[F1]-[F12] (function) keys
The usage depends on the application software.
[Fn] key
A key unique to this computer; it has the following functions.
[Fn] + [F3] This switches ON/OFF of the speaker.
When a pip sounds with this operation, the speaker is on. When nothing
sounds, the speaker is turned off.
[Fn] + [F4] This select to disabled the touch pad mouse when you attached an
external mouse.
[Fn] + [F5] This selects whether or not to use the entire LCD display panel for
display in text mode.
[Fn] + [F6] Turns down the backlight of the LCD.
[Fn] + [F7] Turns up the backlight of the LCD.
Critical Point
Luminance of the backlight of the LCD can be turned up (with [Fn] + [F7] keys) or turned
down (with [Fn] + [F6] keys) in three degrees.
[Fn] + [F8] Turn down the internal speaker volume.
[Fn] + [F9] Turn up the internal speaker volume.
[Fn] + [F10] Rotates among the three display options: LCD only, CRT only, both
LCD and CRT.
[Space] key
Inputs a single space character.
(This is the long key with nothing written on it at the center of the front of the keyboard.)
[↑] [↓] [←] [→] (cursor) keys
Move the cursor.
[Enter] key
Also called the return key or the line feed key. This key inputs line feeds and executes
command.
[Ctrl] (control) key
Used in combination with other keys; its functions depend on the application software.
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