Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How do I use the Function (Fn) and System keys on this Gateway convertible notebook?

A:

Press Fn and function key... to...
F1 Toggle the status indicators on or off.
F2 Turn the optional wireless network on or off.

Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. 802.11g (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.

F3 Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Press the power button to leave Sleep mode.
F4 Toggle the convertible notebook display in the following order:
  1. The LCD
  2. An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port on your convertible notebook)
  3. Both displays at the same time
F5 Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of your display. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Press the key combination again to close this box.
F6 Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off.
F8 Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in bright sunlight. Press a second time to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Use this feature in dim lighting situations. Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness setting.

Note: Using this feature affects battery performance.
F9 Play or Pause the CD or DVD.
F10 Stop playing the CD or DVD.
F11 Skip back one CD song or DVD track.
F12 Skip ahead one CD song or DVD track.
Scroll Turn on Num Lock so you can use the numeric keypad. Press this key combination again to turn off Num Lock. The Num Lock status indicator appears when this function is turned on.
Up Arrow Increase the brightness of the display.
Down Arrow Decrease the brightness of the display.
Home Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound.
PgUp Increase volume.
PgDn Decrease volume.