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Table 8. 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+PgUp Turn the ThinkLight
®
on or off.
Note: This function is supported only on the ThinkPad Notebooks that
have the ThinkLight. The on or off status of the ThinkLight is shown
on the screen for a few seconds when you press Fn+PgUp.
Fn+Home The computer display becomes brighter.
The purpose of this method is to change the brightness level
temporarily. On Windows Vista, the default brightness level is loaded
after sleep (standby), hibernation, reboot, or detaching or attaching an
ac adapter. To change the default brightness level, change the settings
of the Power Option in the Control Panel or use the Power Manager.
Fn+End The computer display becomes dimmer.
The purpose of this method is to change the brightness level
temporarily. On Windows Vista, the default brightness level is loaded
after sleep (standby), hibernation, reboot, or detaching or attaching an
ac adapter. To change the default brightness level, change the settings
of the Power Option in the Control Panel or use the Power Manager.
Fn+Spacebar Enable the FullScreen Magnifier function.
Fn+PrtSc Have the same function as the SysRq key.
Fn+ScrLk Enable or disable the numeric keypad. The indicator of numeric lock
will be displayed on the screen.
Fn+Pause Have the same function as the Break key.
Fn+cursor keys These key combinations work with Windows Media Player. They have
the following functions:
v Fn + down arrow key: Play or Pause
v Fn + up arrow key: Stop
v Fn + right arrow key: Next Track
v Fn + left arrow key: Previous Track
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