HP omnibook xe3 Service Manual
HP OmniBook XE3
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Using Fn Hot Keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for
various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then
release both keys.
various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then
release both keys.
External keyboards support only Fn+F5, Fn+F7, and Fn+F12. To use these, press and hold left
CTRL+left ALT, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys.
CTRL+left ALT, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys.
Table 1-1. Fn Hot Keys
Hot Key
Effect
Fn+F1
Decreases the display brightness.
Fn+F2
Increases the display brightness.
Fn+F5
Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on
both.
both.
Fn+F7
Mutes the notebook’s speakers.
Fn+F8
Toggles the built-in numeric keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If
Num Lock is on, the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active.
Num Lock is on, the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active.
Fn+F12
Enters Hibernate mode (Windows 2000 only).
Fn+NumLock
Toggles Scroll Lock on and off (except on external keyboards).
Fn+Up arrow
Increases sound volume (except on external keyboards).
Fn+Down arrow
Decreases sound volume (except on external keyboards).