To use the Fn hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key —a shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. Press and hold Fn while pressing the desired key. Hot key Does this Fn + F1 Decreases the display’s brightness. Fn + F2 Increases the display’s brightness. Fn + F5 Switches among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous displays. Fn + F6 (hold) For use with two batteries: The battery indicator in the status panel briefly displays the individual battery status for each battery you have installed in the OmniBook. Fn + F8 Toggles the embedded 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 + F12 Enters Hibernate mode. Fn + R Enters Suspend mode. Fn + S Enters Standby mode. Fn + F Toggles between front and rear infrared ports. Fn + NmLk Toggles Scroll Lock on and off. To use the Windows keys There are two Windows keys on the keyboard. The one next to the Fn key brings up the Windows Start menu. The one at the top center of the keyboard brings up the shortcut menu for the current application. This is the same menu that appears when you click the right mouse button while pointing at the application.
To use the embedded keypad When the embedded keypad on the OmniBook's built-in keyboard is active, two options are possible. Num Lock on. Keys change to the numeric or arithmetic designations printed in light gray on the keyboard. Num Lock off. Keys change to cursor control keys. 1. Press the NmLk key to turn Num Lock on or off. 2. Press Fn+F8 to turn on the embedded keypad. 17