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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, 
complete the following steps until the convertible notebook turns off:
1. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release 
it.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove the main and optional multibay 
batteries for more than 10 seconds.
ImportantIf none of the indicators are on, you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle 
the status indicators on.
Wireless
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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.
Battery 
charge■LED blue - Battery is fully charged.■LED purple - Battery is charging.■LED blinking red - Battery charge is 
very low.
■LED solid red - Battery is 
malfunctioning.
Important: This LED only lights up when 
your convertible notebook is connected 
to AC power or the battery charge is very 
low.
Power
■LED on - Convertible notebook is on.■LED blinking - Convertible notebook is 
in Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode.
■LED off - Convertible notebook is 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 
convertible notebook to connect a USB keyboard.
Function
keys/
System
keys
Navigation 
keys
FN key
Windows key Numeric
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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 key actions. 
System keys Press these colored keys in 
combination with the F
Nkey to 
perform specific actions. For more 
information, see “System key 
combinations” on page 27.
Numeric keypadUse these keys to type numbers 
when the numeric keypad is 
turned on. Press F
N+ to turn on 
the numeric keypad.
F
N key Press the FNkey in combination 
with a colored system key to 
perform a specific action.
Windows keyPress this key to open the 
Windows Start menu. This key can 
also be used in combination with 
other keys to open utilities like 
F(Search utility), R(Run utility), 
and E(Computer window).
Application key Press this key for quick access to 
shortcut menus and help 
assistants in Windows.
Arrow keysPress these keys to move the 
cursor up, down, right, or left.
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the 
cursor to the beginning of a line, to 
the end of a line, up the page, 
down the page, to the beginning 
of a document, or to the end of a 
document.
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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 Guide.
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. IEEE 802.11 communication 
devices are examples of devices that 
provide wireless communication.
Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. 
Press the power button to leave Sleep 
mode. For more information, see “Changing 
convertible notebook power settings” on 
page 75.
Toggle the convertible notebook display in 
the following order:
■The LCD■An external monitor or projector (a 
monitor or projector must be plugged 
into the monitor port on your 
convertible notebook)
■Both displays at the same time
For more information, see “Viewing the 
display on a projector, monitor, or 
television” on page 60.
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 
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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 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.
Important: Using this feature will affect 
battery performance.
Play or pause the CD or DVD.
Stop playing the CD or DVD.
Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter.
Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.
Increase the brightness of the display.
Press and hold FN, then press 
this system key...To...
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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 information, see 
“Restarting (rebooting) your convertible 
notebook” on page 22.
Mobility centerOpens the Windows Mobility Center. For more 
information about the Windows Mobility Center, 
see “Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your 
online User Guide.
Screen
rotation
Mobility centerMode Windows 
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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 - Mute sound.
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 information, see 
“Restarting (rebooting) your convertible 
notebook” on page 22.
Key typeIconDescription
Screen
rotation
Windows JournalMode Windows 
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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 open another program or perform 
another task. For more information, see 
“Programming the Windows Journal button” on 
page 32.
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 - Mute sound.
Key typeIconDescription