HP Pavilion dv1700 Hardware and Software Guide - Page 46

Keyboard and TouchPad Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6) In Windows the fn+f6 hotkey initiates the QuickLock security feature. QuickLock protects your work by displaying the operating system Log On window. While the Log On window is displayed, the computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is entered. Before you can use QuickLock, you must set a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password. For instructions, refer to the Help and Support Center. To use QuickLock, press fn+f6 to display the Log On window and lock the computer. Then follow the instructions on the screen to enter your Windows user password or your Windows administrator password and access the computer. For information about combining Windows passwords with HP passwords, refer to Chapter 6, "Security." Decrease Screen Brightness (fn+f7) The fn+f7 hotkey decreases the brightness of the computer screen. The longer you hold down the fn+f7 hotkey, the more the screen dims. Decreasing screen brightness conserves power. To increase screen brightness: » Press the fn+f8 hotkey. Increase Screen Brightness (fn+f8) The fn+f8 hotkey increases the brightness of the computer screen. The longer you hold down the fn+f8 hotkey, the more the screen brightens. To decrease screen brightness: » Press the fn+f7 hotkey. 2-10 Hardware and Software Guide