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Dell Latitude E6400 Fn Key meanings

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Velotex, Oct 2, 2010.

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  1. Velotex

    Velotex Newbie

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    Hi

    Where can I find what those Fn (blue) keys stand for? I've searched the web, but I can't find an answer.

    Thank you.
     
  2. GKDesigns

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    Here's some I've collected but not really used:

    o F2 boot to BIOS.
    o F12 boot device menu.
    0 Fn+F1 sleep/hibernate per power management setting.
    o Fn+F2 battery charger ON/OFF.
    o Fn+F3 DCP Power Manager Battery Status.
    o Fn+F4 numlock ON/OFF for embedded Fn+numeric keypad.
    o Fn_F5 scroll lock ON/OFF.
    o Fn+F7 DCP.
    o Fn+F8 display device.
    o Fn+D display OFF/ON (conserve battery without shutting down entire system).
    o Fn+Z reset fan temperature table and sensor.
    o Fn+Right-Arrow keyboard illumination OFF/ON Auto ALS (lit upon input in dim lighting)/ON (lit upon input). Use DCP to set input device, brightness, and auto OFF delay.
    o Fn+Left-Arrow display Ambient Light Sensor OFF/ON (brightness varies with ambient lighting).
    o Fn+Up/Dn-Arrows override display brightness until boot to BIOS setting and/or power mananagement setting.
    o Alt+Fn+F11 screen shot.

    GK
     
  3. Velotex

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    Thank you, GK.
     
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    If you have DCP System Manager installed, you can map some key combinations manually. For example, I have Fn+E mapped to open Outlook.
     
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