HP (Hewlett-Packard) Compaq Notebook Laptop User Manual


 
Basic Operation
Operating Your Notebook
Startup Guide 19
To use the function hot keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key
sequence—for various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the
appropriate second key, then release both keys.
This hot key Does this
Fn+F1 Decreases the display brightness.
Fn+F2 Increases the display brightness.
Fn+F8 Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect
an external keyboard. If Num Lock is on, then the
numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control
is active (as marked on an external keyboard).
Fn+F12 Initiates Hibernation.
Fn+NumLock Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Fn+Page Up Increases the audio volume and cancels the mute
setting.
Fn+Page Down Decreases the audio volume.
Fn+Backspace Mutes/unmutes the audio output.