Function key – Toshiba Satellite S50-A User Manual

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Figure 4-1 Keypad indicators

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.

The programmed functions can be executed in either of the following two
modes described.

Special function mode
Allows you to use the function keys without pressing the FN key.
Standard F1-F12 mode
Allows you to use the function keys in combination with the FN key.

You can select the desired mode by clicking Start -> All Programs ->
TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> HWSetup -> Keyboard
.

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.

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