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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 below the touchpad.Important
If none of the indicators are on, you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle 
the status indicators on.
IndicatorIconDescription
Wireless 
network■LED on - Optional wireless IEEE 
802.11 radio is turned on.
■LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 
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Using the keyboard
Your 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 and function keys for specific system operations.
Key  typ es
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.Tip
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System key combinations
When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, 
your notebook performs the action identified by the text or 
icon on the key.
Navigation keysPress 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.
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers.
FN keyPress the FNkey in combination 
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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...

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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.
Important: The wireless network switch 
must be in the ON position for this button to 
work. For more information, see “Front” on 
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Increase the brightness of the display.
Decrease the brightness of the display.
Increase volume. For more information, see 
“Adjusting the volume” on page 42.
Decrease volume. For more information, see 
“Adjusting the volume” on page 42.
Mute the sound. Press the key combination 
again to restore the sound. For more 
information, see “Adjusting the volume” on 
page 42.
Press and hold FN, then press 
this system key...To.. . 

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Using the optional fingerprint 
reader
Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that provides 
enhanced security and convenience. The fingerprint reader is 
located between the left and right touchpad buttons.
Features include:
Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching 
between user accounts
Password bank feature which records and replays 
passwords used in Windows and Web-based 
applications
A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a 
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Enrolling your fingerprints
Before you can use the features of the fingerprint reader, you 
must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can identify 
you.
To enroll your fingerprints:  
1Click  (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then 
click User Enrollment. The Welcome screen opens.
2Click Next. The Finish screen opens.
3Select one of the following options, then click Next.
Enrollment to the biometric device—Select this 
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4If you want to run the TouchStrip Tutorial, leave the Run 
interactive tutorial check box selected, then click Next. 
The TouchStrip Tutorial runs. After you have completed 
the tutorial, the Enrollment screen appears.
-OR-
If you do not want to run the To uch St ri p  Tuto ria l, click to 
uncheck the Run interactive tutorial check box, then 
click Next. The Enrollment screen appears.
5Click the button above the finger you are enrolling. A 
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6Swipe your finger. A sample will be created and is 
indicated by a fingerprint icon in one of the circles.
7Repeat step 6 two more times, then click Next. The 
Advanced Security screen appears.
8Type a password in the Backup password box, type the 
same password in the Retype password box, then click 
Next.
9Click Finish.
Using the Fingerprint Control Center
The Fingerprint Control Center lets the administrator of the 
notebook control how the fingerprint...