Function keys – Dell Alienware M17x R2 (Early 2010) User Manual
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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP
Function Keys
NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the laptop you purchased, some
of the function keys may have no associated tasks.
The
together with other keys to activate certain functions. Hold down the
along with the key described below:
FI – Suspend Mode
Press
the display and selected devices will switch off for less energy
consumption.
F2 – Check Battery Status and Battery Charge Disable/Enable
Press
Battery Charge Disable feature, and Battery Charge Enable feature.
F3 – Mute on/off
Press
F4 – Increase Display Brightness
Press
F5 – Decrease Display Brightness
Press
F6 – Extend Desktop
Press
options available either simultaneously or separately.
F7 – Display Mode
Press
desktop mode, when an external display is connected.
F9 – Camera on/off
Press
F10 – Microsoft Mobility Center on/off
Press
application.
F11 – AlienFX
®
on/off
Press
F12 –Touch Pad on/off
Press
and the illumination around the touch pad. When the touch pad
function is switched off, the touch pad can still work temporarily
for three to five seconds while the computer reboots into
the Windows
®
operating system, or resumes from standby or
hibernate mode.