Using the Pavilion Notebook PC
Operating the Computer
26 User's Guide
Operating the Computer
To use the Fn hot keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a
hot key
—a shortcut key
sequence—for various system controls. Press
and hold
Fn while pressing the appropriate
key. (Press and hold Ctrl+Alt with the appropriate key when using an external keyboard.)
Hot key Does this
Fn + F1 Increases the display’s contrast (HPA displays only).
Fn + F2 Decreases the display’s contrast (HPA displays only).
Fn + F3 Enters Standby mode. (works with Windows 98 only and is identical to Suspend mode)
Fn + F4 Enters Suspend mode.
Fn + F5 Enters Hibernate mode.
Fn + F6 Toggles the sound on and off (mutes sound).
Fn + UP ARROW Increases sound volume (except on external keyboard).
Fn + DOWN
ARROW
Decreases sound volume (except on external keyboard).
Fn + F12 Switches among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous displays.
Fn + NumLock Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
To use the Windows and Applications keys
The Windows key brings up the Windows Start menu. This is the same as clicking the
Start button on the taskbar.