Table 7. Fn key combinations (continued)
Key combination Description
Fn+F12 Put the computer into hibernation mode. To return to normal operation,
press the power button for less than four seconds.
Notes:
To use this combination of the keys, ThinkPad PM device driver
must have been installed on the computer.
Though the screen fades out immediately after Fn+F12 are pressed,
the computer does not enter the hibernation mode immediately. Do
not move the system until the sleep (standby) status indicator stops
blinking. Moving the computer when it is entering hibernation
might cause corruption of the hard disk drive.
Fn+Delete The computer display becomes dimmer.
The purpose of this method is to change the brightness level
temporarily. To change the default brightness level, change the settings
of the Power Option in the Control Panel or use the Power Manager.
Fn+End Select a power plan (in Windows XP, power scheme) that has been
created by Power Manager or adjust the power level by using the slider
control. When you press this combination of keys, a panel for selecting
a power plan (in Windows XP, power scheme) or adjusting the power
level appears.
Note: If you logged on with an administrator user ID in Windows XP,
and you press Fn+End, the panel for selecting a power scheme appears.
If you have logged on with another user ID in Windows XP, and you
press Fn+End, the panel does not appear.
Fn+Esc Mute the speaker.
Fn+Home The computer display becomes brighter.
The purpose of this method is to change the brightness level
temporarily. To change the default brightness level, change the settings
of the Power Option in the Control Panel or use the Power Manager.
Fn+PgUp Reserved.
Fn+Spacebar Enable the FullScreen Magnifier function.
Fn+B Have the same function as the Break key.
Fn+C Have the same function as the ScrLK key.
Fn+P Have the same function as the Pause key.
Fn+S Have the same function as the SysRq key.
Fn+C Enable or disable the numeric keypad. The indicator of numeric lock
will be displayed on the screen.
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