Hot key definition
Fn behavior: Primary behavior is media key; Secondary behavior is F1-F12 key.
● Fn Lock only switches primary and secondary behavior on F1-F12.
● F7 is stealth –unique for rugged and semi rugged platforms. It turns off LCD, all wireless, all alerts, indicator lights, sound,
fan, etc
Table 1. Keyboard shortcuts
Hot keys
Function
Description
Fn+ESC Fn Lock Allows the user to toggle between
locked and unlocked Fn keys.
Fn+F1 Audio Volume Mute
Temporarily mutes/unmutes the
audio. The audio level before
muting is returned after unmuting.
Fn+F2 Audio Volume Down/Decrease Decreases the audio volume until
minimum/off is reached.
Fn+F3 Audio Volume Up/Increase Increases the audio volume until
maximum is reached.
Fn+F4 Microphone Mute
Silences the on-board microphone
so it cannot record audio. There
is an LED on the F4 function key
that notifies the user of the state
of this feature:
● LED off = microphone capable
of recording audio
● LED on = microphone muted
and unable to record audio
Fn+F5 Num lock Allows the user to toggle between
locked and unlocked NumLock
Fn+F6 Scroll lock Used as Scroll Lock key.
Fn+F7 Stealth Mode Allows the user to toggle to and
from Stealth Mode
Fn+F8 LCD and Projector display
Determines video output to LCD
and external Video devices when
attached and displays present.
Fn+F9 Search Mimics the Windows key +
F keystroke to open Windows
Search dialog box.
Fn+F10 KB Illumination/Backlight
Determines the Keyboard
Illumination/Backlight brightness
level. The hot key cycles through
the following brightness states
when pressed: Disabled, Dim,
Bright. For more detail, see
Keyboard Illumination/Backlight
section.
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