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    FN key combo list for 1645

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Jedis, Jul 8, 2010.

  1. Jedis

    Jedis Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a list of these anywhere?

    Read the other day that FN+[Right Arrow] key cycles between backlight max, low, off. Indeed it works :)

    Any other neat FN key combos out there? A list would be great :)
     
    Jedis, Jul 8, 2010
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  2. kezuk12

    kezuk12 Notebook Evangelist

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    The obvious = Fn+F1 puts it to sleep, Fn+F3 brings up the battery meter, Fn+ [Up/Down arrow] adjusts brightness.

    There should be a list around here somewhere...
     
    kezuk12, Jul 8, 2010
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  3. BlueChan

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    I also remember seeing a thread about this but for the life of me I can't find it. Anyone else know where it's hiding?
     
    BlueChan, Jul 12, 2010
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  4. BlueChan

    BlueChan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok Fn key + the first character will get you the second character.
    m=0
    j=1
    k=2
    l=3
    u=4
    i=5
    o=6
    7=7
    8=8
    9=9
    0=/
    p=*
    ;=-
    /=+
    .=.
     
    BlueChan, Nov 29, 2010
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  5. fakename

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    anybody know what scroll lock is?
     
    fakename, Nov 29, 2010
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    Fn + F5 = scroll lock
    Fn + Esc = sleep (like F1)
    Fn + F10 = eject optical drive
     
    seeker_moc, Nov 29, 2010
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    would give you more rep if i could :)
     
    fakename, Nov 29, 2010
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    some boot items: turn the system on by pressing Fn+Power button = automatically boots to diagnostic mode, there also some hidden options that disable some CPU features I found... Fn+X during boot might do it. Can't remember exactly, had to reset the CMOS to restore it though if you ever run into any problems while messing around with these controls. Fn+X is also the combo used to turn off "manufacturing mode" on new motherboards.
     
    gaah, Nov 29, 2010
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