Switching the screen image, Decreasing screen brightness, Increasing screen brightness – HP Mini 5102 User Manual

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Switching the screen image

Press

to switch the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a

monitor is connected to the computer, pressing

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

key can also alternate images among other devices receiving video information from

the computer.

The following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the

key:

●

LCD (computer display)

●

External VGA (most external monitors)

Decreasing screen brightness

Press

to decrease screen brightness. Hold down the key to decrease the brightness level

incrementally.

Increasing screen brightness

Press

to increase screen brightness. Hold down the key to increase the brightness level

incrementally.

Initiating Standby

CAUTION:

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

Press

to initiate Standby.

When Standby is initiated, your information is stored in system memory, the screen is cleared, and power
is conserved. While the computer is in Standby, the power light blinks.

The computer must be on before you can initiate Standby.

To exit Standby, briefly press the power button or press any key on the keyboard.

The function of the

key can be changed. For example, you can set the

key to initiate Hibernation

instead of Standby.

Initiating QuickLock

Press

to initiate the QuickLock security feature.

QuickLock protects your information by displaying the operating system Log On window. While the Log
On window is displayed, the computer cannot be accessed until a password is entered.

NOTE:

Before you can use QuickLock, you must set a password.

To use QuickLock, press

to display the Log On window and lock the computer. Then follow the

instructions on the screen to enter your password and access the computer.

Using the keyboard function keys