DELL 039YVGA00 User Manual

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Function Keys

 

NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the laptop you purchased, some 

of the function keys may have no associated tasks.

The <Fn> key is located near the bottom-left corner of the keyboard, and is used 

together with other keys to activate certain functions. Hold down the <Fn> key 

along with the key described below:

FI – Suspend Mode

Press <Fn><F1> to enable suspend mode. In the suspend mode, 

the display and selected devices will switch off for less energy 

consumption.

F2 – Check Battery Status and Battery Charge Disable/Enable

Press <Fn><F2> to toggle between the Battery Status Meter, 

Battery Charge Disable feature, and Battery Charge Enable 

feature.

F3 – Mute on/off

Press <Fn><F3> to enable or disable the mute function.

F4 – Increase Display Brightness

Press <Fn><F4> to increase the brightness of the display.

F5 – Decrease Display Brightness

Press <Fn><F5> to decrease the brightness of the display.

F6 – Extend Desktop

Press <Fn><F6> to switch between the various external display 

options available either simultaneously or separately. 

F9 – Camera on/off

Press <Fn><F9> to switch off or switch on the camera.

F10 – Microsoft Mobility Center on/off

Press <Fn><F10> to launch or close the Microsoft Mobility Center 

application.

F11 – AlienFX

®

 on/off

Press <Fn><F11> to disable or enable the AlienFX illumination.

F12 –Touch Pad on/off

Press <Fn><F12> to enable or disable the touch pad function 

and the illumination around the touch pad. When the touch pad 

function is switched off, the touch pad can still work temporarily 

for three to five seconds while the computer reboots into 

the Windows

®

 operating system, or resumes from standby or 

hibernate mode.