Function key – Toshiba Satellite U50-A User Manual

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Figure 4-2 Keypad indicators - 2

1

2

1. CAPS LOCK indicator

2. NUM LOCK indicator

CAPS LOCK

This indicator glows green when letter keys are
locked into their uppercase format.

NUM LOCK

When the NUM LOCK indicator glows, you can
use the number keys on the keyboard for number
entry.

Function Key

The function keys (F1 ~ F12) are the twelve keys at the top of your
keyboard.

You can configure the function keys’ mode as "Special function mode" or
"Standard F1-F12 mode" by clicking Desktop -> Desktop Assist -> Tools
& Utilities -> System Settings -> Keyboard
.
"Special function mode" allows you to use special functions without
pressing the FN key.

Special
function mode

Standard F1-
F12 mode

Function

F1

FN + F1

Launches the help file supplied with
the software.

F2

FN + F2

Decreases the computer's display
panel brightness in individual steps.

F3

FN + F3

Increases the computer's display
panel brightness in individual steps.

F4

FN + F4

Changes the active display device.
To use a simultaneous mode, you
must set the resolution of the internal
display panel to match the resolution
of the external display device.

F5

FN + F5

Enables or disables the Touch Pad.

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