Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Press and hold down the Fn key and another key simultaneously to perform a keyboard shortcut action.
For example, to turn off the sound: Fn +
(F2)
Press and hold down the Fn key, then press the F2 key.
Some keyboard functions can only be used while Windows is running.
Fn +
(F1)
Disables and enables the touch pad. See Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad for more information.
Fn +(F2)
Turns on and off the speakers or the headphones.
Fn +
/
(F3/F4)
Press the button repeatedly to adjust the volume level of the speakers and the headphones. See Adjusting the Speakers Volume for more information.
To decrease the volume, press the Fn+F3 keys.
To increase the volume, press the Fn+F4 keys.
Fn +
/
(F5/F6)
Press the button repeatedly to adjust the LCD brightness of your computer screen. See Changing the LCD Brightness for more information.
To decrease lighting intensity, press the Fn+F5 keys.
To increase lighting intensity, press the Fn+F6 keys.
Fn +
(F7)
Switches the display output to an external display.
Press the Fn+F7 keys several times to select the desired display output destination, and then press the Enter key to confirm. See Selecting Display Modes for more information.
Fn + Num Lk (Num Lock)
Enables the keys on which numbers are printed as a numeric keypad to enter the numbers. (Non numeric keypad equipped models)
Fn + Scr Lk (Scroll Lock)
Works differently depending on the apps you use. Refer to the help file included with the app for more information.
Fn + Pg Up (Page Up)
Goes to the previous page. (Non numeric keypad equipped models)
Fn + End (End)
Moves the cursor to the end of a line or page. (Non numeric keypad equipped models)
Fn + Pg Dn (Page Down)
Goes to the next page. (Non numeric keypad equipped models)
Fn + Home (Home)
Moves the cursor to the top of a line or page. (Non numeric keypad equipped models)
Hint
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For information on shortcut keys combined with the
(Windows) key, etc., refer to Windows Help and Support (Opening Windows Help and Support).