Getting Comfortable Using the OmniBook Keyboard To use the Fn hot keys Labeled F1 through F12, these keys provide shortcut key sequences for various system controls. The OmniBook keyboard shows the Fn hot keys labeled in gray. The following table provides a list and description of the OmniBook Fn key combinations. 3-12 Pressing these keys Does this Fn + F1 Decreases the display’s brightness. Fn + F2 Increases the display’s brightness. Fn + F3 Decreases the display’s contrast (non-TFT displays only). Fn + F4 Increases the display’s contrast (non-TFT displays only). Fn + F5 Switches among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous displays. Fn + F6 For use with two batteries:
Briefly displays the individual battery status for each battery, then resumes displaying the combined battery status. For complete information about battery status, see page 3-14. Fn + F7 Toggles the sound on and off (mutes sound). Fn + F8 Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If Num Lock is on, then the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active. Fn + F9 Toggles Num Lock on and off for both built-in and external keyboards. For the built-in keyboard, keypad (Fn+F8) must also be on to get Num Lock. Fn + F10 Toggles Scroll Lock on and off. Fn + F12 Enters Hibernate mode. Fn + S Enters Standby mode.
Fn + R Enters Suspend mode Fn + UP-ARROW Increases volume. Fn + DOWN-ARROW Decreases volume.