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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 
802.11 radio is turned off.
Caps lock
■LED on - Caps lock is turned on.■LED off - Caps lock is turned off.
Num lock■LED on - Numeric keypad is turned 
on.
■LED off - Numeric keypad is turned 
off.
DVD drive
■LED on - Drive is in use.■LED off - Drive is not in use.
Hard drive■LED blinking - Hard drive is being 
accessed.
■LED off - Hard drive is not being 
accessed.
Hard drive
Caps lock
Num lock Wireless network
DVD drive
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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
You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB port. You 
do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard.
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 25.
Function keys/ System keys
Navigation keys
FN key
Windows keyNumeric 
keypad
Application 
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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 
with a colored system key to 
perform a specific action.
Windows  key Press 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 keyPress this key for quick access to 
shortcut menus and help assistants 
in Windows.
Arrow  keys Press these keys to move the cursor 
up, down, right, or left.
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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 wireless devices 
to be turned off while traveling in an 
airplane. IEEE 802.11 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 
page 6.
Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. 
Press the power button to leave Sleep mode. 
For more information, see “Changing 
notebook power settings” on page 74.
Toggle the notebook display in the following 
order:
■The LCD■An external monitor or projector (a 
monitor or projector must be plugged 
into the monitor port or HDMI port on 
your notebook)
■Both displays at the same time
For more information, see “Viewing the 
display on a projector, monitor, or television” 
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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 
page 6.
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.
Press and hold FN, then press 
this system key...To.. .
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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.
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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 
user with a matching fingerprint can access
Boot level security that requires a fingerprint 
authentication before the system will boot to Windows
Scrolling so you can use the fingerprint reader in place 
of the touchpad
Running the TouchStrip Tutorial
Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you should 
run the TouchStrip Tutorial which teaches you the correct 
method to use the fingerprint reader.
To  ru n  th e To uc hS t ri p  Tu toria l :  
1Click  (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then 
click Fingerprint Tutorial.
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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 
option to save your fingerprint to memory in the 
fingerprint reader. Use this option to prevent 
unauthorized use of your notebook even if the hard 
drive has been removed.
Enrollment to the hard disk—Select this option to 
save your fingerprint to the hard drive. If you plan to 
enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you must select this 
option.
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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 reader is used. You can:
Add new fingerprints to the database
Edit or delete fingerprints from the database
Modify how fingerprints are used for logging onto the 
notebook
Modify how the fingerprint reader is used for scrolling