9
Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate
cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is
indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps.
To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on
the keys.
Desired access
Num Lock on
Num Lock off
Number keys on
embedded keypad
Type numbers in a normal
manner.
Cursor-control keys on Hold <Shift> while using cursor- Hold <Fn> while using
embedded keypad
control keys.
cursor-control keys.
Hold <Fn> while typing letters
on embedded keypad.
Type the letters in a
normal manner.
Main keyboard keys
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the
computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other
key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey
Icon
Function
Description
Turns on / off the computer's network
devices.
<Fn> + <F3>
Airplane mode
<Fn> + <F4>
Sleep
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Switches display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both.
<Fn> + <F5>
Display toggle
Turns the display screen backlight off
to save power. Press any key to
return.
<Fn> + <F6>
Display off
Turns the built-in touchpad on and
off.
<Fn> + <F7>
Touchpad toggle
Speaker toggle
<Fn> + <F8>
Turns the speakers on and off.
Turns the keyboard backlight on and
off.
Selected models only.
Keyboard
backlight
<Fn> + <F9>
