Hotkey combination Description
fn+f8 Displays charge information for all installed batteries. The display indicates which batteries are
charging and reports the amount of charge remaining in each battery.
fn+f9 Decreases the screen brightness level.
fn+f10 Increases the screen brightness level.
Using keypads
The computer includes an embedded numeric keypad. The computer also supports an optional
external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.
Using the embedded numeric keypad
Component Description
(1) fn key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed in
combination with the num lk key.
(2) Embedded numeric keypad When the keypad is turned on, it can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the
icon in the upper-right corner of the key.
(3) num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the computer is
turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
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