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Using Hotkeys, Hotkey Quick Reference

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Using Hotkeys Hotkeys are keys that simplify the performance of special computer operations. The special hotkey functions are activated by pressing the Fn key and the associated function key. The function keys work as normally defined by application software when they are not used in conjunction with the Fn key. Hotkey Quick Reference Function Hotkeys Moves the Hotkey popup window Fn + F1 location. Switches displays-Toggles between computer display, external monitor display, and both displays at the same time. Fn+F4 Adjusts Speaker volume-Controls system warning beeps. To increase volume, press Fn+F5, then the right arrow key. To decrease volume, press Fn+F5, then the left arrow key. Adjusts system beeps only. Fn+F5 Sets QuickLock/QuickBlank- Fn+F6 disables the keyboard and mouse, and clears the display. See Chapter 13 for more information on Quick Controls. Sets Battery Conservation- adjusts the level of battery power used by the computer. See Chapter 5 for more information on power conservation. Fn+F7 Displays the battery gauge-shows Fn+F8 the amount of power remaining in all system batteries. For more information on using the battery gauge, see Chapter 4. Return to Original State Fn + F1 Fn+F4 Fn+F5 Enter password Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Continued Using The Keyboard And Touchpad 3-5

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Using The Keyboard And Touchpad
3-5
Using Hotkeys
Hotkeys are keys that simplify the performance of special
computer operations. The special hotkey functions are activated
by pressing the Fn key and the associated function key. The
function keys work as normally defined by application software
when they are not used in conjunction with the Fn key.
Hotkey Quick Reference
Function
Hotkeys
Return to
Original State
Moves the Hotkey popup window
location.
Fn + F1
Fn + F1
Switches displays—Toggles
between computer display,
external monitor display, and both
displays at the same time.
Fn
+
F4
Fn
+
F4
Adjusts Speaker volume—Controls
system warning beeps. To
increase volume, press Fn+F5,
then the right arrow key. To
decrease volume, press Fn+F5,
then the left arrow key. Adjusts
system beeps only.
Fn
+
F5
Fn
+
F5
Sets QuickLock/QuickBlank—
disables the keyboard and mouse,
and clears the display. See
Chapter 13 for more information on
Quick Controls.
Fn
+
F6
Enter password
Sets Battery Conservation—
adjusts the level of battery power
used by the computer. See
Chapter 5 for more information on
power conservation.
Fn
+
F7
Fn
+
F7
Displays the battery gauge—shows
the amount of power remaining in
all system batteries. For more
information on using the battery
gauge, see Chapter 4.
Fn
+
F8
Fn
+
F8