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To restart your convertible notebook:  
•Click or tap  (Start), click or tap the arrow next to 
the lock icon, then click or tap Restart. The convertible 
notebook turns off, then turns on again.
Using the status indicators
Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or 
when a button has been pressed that affects how the 
keyboard is used. The status indicators are located at the 
bottom of the LCD panel.Important
If your convertible notebook does not turn off immediately,...

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IndicatorIconDescription
Wireless 
network 
(optional)■LED on - Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is 
turned on.
■LED off - Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is 
turned off.
Drive
■LED blinking - The hard drive, CD drive, 
or DVD drive is in use.
■LED off - The hard drive and CD or DVD 
drive are not in use.
Num lock■LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on.■LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off.
Caps lock
■LED on - Caps lock is turned on.■LED off - Caps lock is turned off....

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Using the keyboard
Your convertible notebook features a full-size keyboard that 
functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many 
of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including 
shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system 
operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
Tip
You can attach an external keyboard to the convertible notebook or 
optional port replicator using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the 
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Key types
The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys 
perform specific actions when pressed alone and other 
actions when pressed in combination with another key.
Key typeIconDescription
Function keysPress these keys labeled F1 to F12 
to perform actions in programs. 
For example, pressing F1 may 
open help.
Each program uses different 
function keys for different 
purposes. See the program 
documentation to find out more 
about the function...

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System key combinations
When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, 
your convertible notebook performs the action identified by 
the text or icon on the key.
Press and hold FN, then press 
this system key...To...
Toggle the status indicators on or off. For 
more information, see “Using the status 
indicators” on page 23.
Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless 
network radio on or off. For more 
information, see “Wireless Ethernet 
Networking” in your online User...

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Turn the optional Bluetooth radio 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. Bluetooth communication 
devices are examples of devices that 
provide wireless communication.
Increase the LCD panel brightness above 
the normal brightest setting. Use this 
feature in bright lighting...

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Decrease the brightness of the display.
ORMute the sound. Press the key combination 
again to restore the sound. For more 
information, see “Adjusting the volume” on 
page 47.
Increase volume. For more information, see 
“Adjusting the volume” on page 47.
Decrease volume. For more information, 
see “Adjusting the volume” on page 47.
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Using the tablet control 
buttons 
Tablet control buttons for select models
Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible 
notebook while it is in tablet mode.Important
Tablet control buttons vary by model and features ordered.
Key typeIconDescription
Screen rotationRotate the display orientation. For more 
information, see “Changing display orientation” 
on page 44.
Windows security Provides the same action as pressing 
C
TRL+ALT+DELETE. For more...

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Tablet control buttons for select models
Press the tablet control buttons to control the convertible 
notebook while it is in tablet mode.
Mode Select the mode for the five-way switch.
Five-way switch■Mode 1 (Default mode) - Controls scrolling in 
documents and in your Internet browser as 
follows:
■Up/Down - Scrolling■Right/Left - Forward/Back (browser)■Center - Enter■Mode 2 - Controls audio and video as follows:■Up/Down - Brightness controls■Right/Left - Volume up and down■Center -...

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Programming the Windows Journal button
You can program the Windows Journal button to perform an 
action other than opening Windows Journal.
To program the Windows Journal button:  
1Click or tap  (Start), then click or tap Control Panel. 
The Control Panel window opens. 
2Click or tap Hardware and Sound.
3Click or tap Tablet PC Settings. The Ta b l e t P C S e tt i ng s 
dialog box opens.
Windows JournalOpens Windows Journal. You can reprogram this 
button to...