HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD) Product Information 1-9
Using Fn 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.
Table 1-4. Fn Hot Keys
Hot Key Effect
Fn+F1 Decreases the display brightness (TFT screens only).
Fn+F2 Increases the display brightness (TFT screens only).
Fn+F3 Decreases the display brightness (HPA screens only).
Fn+F4 Increases the display brightness (HPA screens only).
Fn+F5 Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on both.
Fn+F7 Mutes the notebook’s speakers.
Fn+F8 Toggles the built-in numeric keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If
Num Lock is on, the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active.
Fn+Lock key* Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Fn+Up arrow Increases sound volume.
Fn+Down arrow Decreases sound volume.
*The Lock key is in the top row of the keyboard: