The Fn key function allows you
to change operational features instantly.
When you use the following functions, press and hold the Fn
key ;
then press the appropriate function key
(F1 to F12; and PgUp
or PgDn).
Key Combination | Function | Meaning |
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| Reserved | -- |
(Ref #17.) | Fuel-Gauge display on or off
| The Fuel-Gauge program must be
activated before you can use this key combination.
(See "Using the Fuel-Gauge Program".)
When this key combination is pressed:
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| Standby mode
| Places the computer in standby mode. For more information about this mode, see "Standby Mode". |
| Suspend mode
| Places the computer in suspend mode. For more information about this mode, see "Suspend Modes". |
| Reserved | -- |
| LCD/external monitor switching
| Displays the computer output in the following
order when an external monitor is attached.
External Monitor > Both > LCD |
| Reserved | -- |
| Power mode switching
| When this
key combination is pressed during battery-power operation,
the power-management (power-saving) mode changes
as follows.
High > Auto > CustomizeAC mode is used when the AC Adapter is attached. The Fuel-Gauge program displays the current power option. See "Using the Fuel-Gauge Program". |
| Hibernation mode
| Places the computer in hibernation mode. For more information about this mode, see "Hibernation Mode". |
| Dock I speaker volume up
| Increases the speaker volume for the Dock I attached to the computer. |
| Dock I speaker volume down
| Decreases the speaker volume for the Dock I attached to the computer. |
The keyboard contains a unique cursor-pointing device called the TrackPoint III. You can perform all the mouse operations with the TrackPoint III.
To move the mouse cursor on the screen,
press gently on the stick with either index finger
in the direction in which you want the pointer to move.
To select and drag an object,
press the click buttons with either thumb
as required by your software, as with any other pointing devices.
Note:
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Hints |
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If you press the click button and slide it
toward the front of the computer, the click button locks in place.
You can now drag the object across the screen
with the TrackPoint III stick without holding down the click button.
To release the latch, push the click button backward. When you are not using the TrackPoint III, for example, when the power is off, do not leave the click button locked. |
Note:
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The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if they were a 10-key numeric keypad.
To enable the numeric keypad,
press and hold Shift and then press NumLk.
The NumLK icon () appears
on the LCD indicator.
Note:
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Note:
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To disable the numeric keypad, press and hold Shift; then press NumLk again.
You can use a 5-inch CD-ROM with the
removable CD-ROM drive of the computer.
To use the CD-ROM, push the CD-ROM eject button
on the front of the computer; then pull out the CD-ROM tray.
Carefully place your CD-ROM onto the CD-ROM tray; then
push the tray into the computer until it fully closes.
Attention:
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Attention:
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Note:
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You can play and stop the music CD with the CD-ROM drive eject button as follows:
Important |
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When you use a CD-ROM or a music CD with your computer, make sure that Line/CD is selected as the Auxiliary Control in the Mwave for OS/2 folder. (For details, see reference #38.) |
Note:
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Your computer is a delicate device that requires careful handling. To keep it from being damaged, keep these precautions in mind: |
The removable hard disk drive and diskette drive are also very delicate devices that need careful handling. To avoid damage, do not press on them, drop them, or apply any shock to them when they are removed from the computer. |
Occasionally clean your computer as follows: |