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Using keypads – HP EliteBook 2170p Notebook PC User Manual

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Hot key combination

Description

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Initiates Suspend, which saves your information in system memory. The display and other system
components turn off and power is conserved.

To exit Suspend, briefly slide the power switch.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Suspend.

NOTE:

If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in Suspend, the computer initiates

Hibernation and the information stored in memory is saved to the hard drive.

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f4

Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a
monitor is connected to the computer,

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f4

alternates the screen image from computer display to

monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.

Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video
standard. The

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f4

hot key can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving video

information from the computer.

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f5

Mutes or restores speaker sound.

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f6

Decreases speaker volume.

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f7

Increases speaker volume.

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f9

Decreases the screen brightness level.

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f10

Increases the screen brightness level.

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f12

Turns the wireless feature on or off.

NOTE:

This key does not establish a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, a

wireless network must be set up.

Using keypads

The computer includes an embedded numeric keypad. The computer also supports an optional
external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.

Using the keyboard

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