16 Users Manual
Using Special Function Keys
The function key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with
another keys. Table 2 shows the special key combinations.
<Fn> Key
Combinations
Key Name Key Function
<Esc/Rest> Rest Puts the computer into suspended mode. To escape suspended mode,
press the power button. (p87)
<F2/ > Gauge You can check the power supply and the battery charge.
<F4/ LCD/CRT> LCD/CRT Switches the display between the LCD and external display device
when an external display device is connected. (p84)
<F6/ Mute> Mute Turns the audio output on and off.
<F7/ S/PDIF> S/PDIF Turns the S/PDIF function on and off.
<F11/Num Lock> Number Lock Enables the numeric keypad. (p15)
<F12/Scroll> Scroll Lock Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not
change in some applications.
</> Brightness Up Makes the LCD screen brighter.
</> Brightness Down Makes the LCD screen dimmer.
</> Volume Down Decreases the audio volume.
</> Volume Up Increases the audio volume.
When operating on
AC power
When operating
on battery power
Power Supply Status
Remaining Battery Charge Level (%)