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    "FN" button, what is it's function?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by gizbug, Mar 19, 2006.

  1. gizbug

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    What is the function of this button on the V6J?

    Also, do you have to press anything besides F2 to utilitze this key on bootup to get to your bios menu?
    I press F2, doesn't do anything
     
    gizbug, Mar 19, 2006
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    The 'FN'?

    Lots of functions, the symbols marked in blue are the functions, for example, F1 has the 'Zz' blue symbol, so FN+F1= hibernate
     
    coriolis, Mar 19, 2006
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  3. AuroraS

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    Pressing F2 should get you into the BIOS... just keep pressing it when you see the Asus logo when you boot up. It should get you into the BIOS for sure.
     
    AuroraS, Mar 19, 2006
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    It also has one more function that I stumbled across.

    I dunno if this works on all laptops, but it worked on mine and my friend's Z63A.

    Hold the FN like you normally would and then press any number from 1-5.

    FN + 1 = Windows Explorer
    FN + 2 = Display Properties
    FN + 3 = Notepad
    FN + 4 = Calculator
    FN + 5 = MS Paint

    Oh yeah baby, so convenient.

    Cheers,
    Mike
     
    Shampoo, Mar 20, 2006
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    whoa!! those are awesome shortcuts! I do run > calc or run > mspaint in classes ALL the time. too bad those probably don't work on my toshiba... (although i will be trying that)
     
    dragonesse, Mar 20, 2006
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    whoh! thanks shampoo.. i didn't even know that!
     
    flaxx, Mar 20, 2006
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  7. AuroraS

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    Thanks for the tip, Shampoo.
    I think we all learned something new... :)
     
    AuroraS, Mar 20, 2006
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  8. Shampoo

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    Hey no problem guys~! I found this out while trying to dim my screen but hit the number keys by accident.

    I'm sure it will work on any laptop since no two laptops are the same, even if they are from the same manufacturer. It worked on my friend's Z63A and I have yet to see if it works on another laptop, but I'm sure it will.

    LOL flaxx I should still be thanking YOU~!!! Why you ask? For those LED light programs you made~!!! I'm still loving it and wouldn't know what to do if my LED's didn't work. THANK YOU FLAXX~!

    Cheers and you're welcome guys :D
    Mike
     
    Shampoo, Mar 20, 2006
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  9. flaxx

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    you are most welcome... i can't wait until i have time to mess around with this laptop more!
     
    flaxx, Mar 20, 2006
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    flaxx, I know you're very well versed in computer hardware and software, BUT, please don't break your baby. :D
     
    Shampoo, Mar 20, 2006
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    haha, no, i won't be doing any ACPI probing, that's for sure. I'll find a non evasive way of discovering easter eggs..
     
    flaxx, Mar 20, 2006
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    Thanks for the tips, Mike :)
     
    drak0n, Mar 21, 2006
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    no problemo drak0n, you were a lot of help as well for all that sound blaster advice.

    :D Rep points for you~!
     
    Shampoo, Mar 21, 2006
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    how do you turn off the function after you enable it
     
    gizbug, Mar 22, 2006
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    some of the triggers are actually toggles (like mute, wireless, touchpad, lcd power/selection). So just hit it again to disable/enable
     
    flaxx, Mar 22, 2006
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    How do u turn it off. i turnEd IT on AND when i hit fn again its still enabled

    the lock light with a 1 is lit up also
     
    gizbug, Apr 22, 2006
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    The "lock light with a 1" is NumLock.
    Just press "Fn + Ins" to turn it off.
     
    AuroraS, Apr 22, 2006
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    Good info. i didn't know this before, i will try and make sure it works. Thanks~~
     
    Iter, Apr 23, 2006
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