Some functions are input using the Fn key, which is normal on notebook computers. Notebook-Specific Key Combinations Combination Description Fn + F2 Toggles the display screen between internal monitor, external monitor and simultaneous display. Touchpad Fn + F3 Enables or disables the touchpad. Programmable P1 key Fn + F4 You will activate or deactivate the user-defined P1 key with this key combination. Read the following “Programming the user-defined P1 key” section (on P. 38), in order to program the key. Fn + F5 ECO function Enables or disables the ECO function (see p. 31). Webcam Fn + F6 Enables or disables the webcam. Mute Fn + F7 Switches the loudspeakers on / off. Data Entry Combination Description WLAN / Bluetooth Fn + F8 Switches through the WLAN or Bluetooth functions in the following sequence: Bluetooth off and WLAN on Bluetooth on and WLAN off Bluetooth on and WLAN on Bluetooth off and WLAN off Power saving functions. This key combination is set to Fn + 12 power down by default. To adjust this key to your own needs go to display properties in power saving. Fn + .. Decreases the volume. Fn + • Increases the volume. Fn + • Enhances screen brightness. Fn + • Reduces screen brightness. Appendix AidComponentsHandling Safety 37 Data Entry Programming the user-defined P1 key Proceed as follows to program the user-defined P1 key: 1. Press the Fn+F4 key combination. The following Window will open: 2. Click on Browse to give the key a function. 3. Select a program and click on Open. 4. Confirm your selection with OK in the following Window: Data Entry Changing the use of the key 1. Click on lower right section of the taskbar on the screen with the right mouse button, if you wish to change or remove the use of the key. 2. Then click on (User-Defined Key) and you will be able to change or remove the current programming of the key Appendix AidComponentsHandling Safety 39 Data Entry Touch Pad The touchpad is positioned in front of the keyboard. The mouse pointer (cursor) follows the direction pre-determined on the touchpad by the movement of your finger in the normal mode. Caution! Do not use a ball-point pen or other object on the touch pad, as this could damage or cause a malfunction of your touch pad. Below the touch pad are the left and right mouse buttons which can be used as on a normal mouse. You can also perform a direct click or double click using the touch pad by tapping the surface briefly once or twice. In the Windows® Control Panel you will find a number of useful settings that will make using the touch pad easier. Note You will activate or deactivate the Touchpad with the Fn+F3 key combination. Data Entry The Hard drive The hard drive is the main storage medium combining large storage capacity and rapid data access. The Windows operating system cannot use the full capacity of the hard drive, which means that there will be a difference between the capacity that the BIOS displays and what the operating system displays. The hard drive contains the operating system of the computer, other application programs and backup files. These programs and files are pre-installed on your notebook, so you may note that some of the space on your hard drive is already taken. Whenever the computer is accessing the hard disk, the corresponding LED illuminates. Warning! Never switch off the computer while the busy indicator is lit since this may result in loss of data. If you are looking for a file on the hard drive and you know the name, go to Search on the Start menu to find the file. Following is some general information on where you might find some common files. Usually your hard drive is divided into several partitions, as shown below. The partitions of your hard drive may vary from what is shown here. BOOT C: Windows Software programs Your documents RECOVER D: Drivers for internal Notebook components Installation files for software that came with your Notebook Restore software Appendix AidComponentsHandling Safety 41 The Hard drive Important Directories The most important directories preinstalled on your notebook are shown below. These directories may vary from what is shown here. Warning! Do not delete or modify these directories or their contents since data could be lost or the functionality of the system could be at risk. Also pay attention to this: You will no longer be able to carry out the recreation of the supply status by means of the Support Disc (.. p. 66), if you have converted the Recovery Partition into a NTFS file system. C:\ This is the main hard disk drive partition for your notebook. It is where your program files, settings, and documents are stored, as well as files necessary for running Windows. C:\Program Files Includes files belonging to software programs. C:\Windows The main directory for Windows. D:\Driver Drivers for internal notebook components. D:\Tools Includes installation files for software that came with your notebook. D:\Recover Includes the files needed to perform a system restor...