However, unlike a desktop PC, some laptops do offer extra hardware features such as the Function keys found on any Toshiba laptop. Labeled as 'Fn,' these keys allow you to activate a range of features on your laptop. Press 'Fn-Esc' to mute or unmute your computer's speakers.
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Enabling hotkeys -- also known as shortcut keys -- on your Toshiba laptop computer makes your business more efficient. Hotkeys let you and your team quickly launch favorite programs and business applications with a press of a key on the laptop's keyboard. After setting up a hotkey, press the assigned key at the same time as either the 'Fn' Function key or the 'Alt' and 'Ctrl' keys. This launches the system utility or program so you don't need to search for it on the desktop screen, taskbar or Windows Start menu. In addition to the standard Windows hotkey feature, many Toshiba laptops offer additional hotkey functions, known as Hotkey Cards, that you enable to control system utilities.
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Click the Windows Start button on the desktop taskbar.
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Click the 'All Programs' button at the bottom of the pop-up Start menu to view a list of shortcuts to all the applications and programs on your Toshiba laptop.
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Right-click the icon for the program that you want to launch with a hotkey. Select 'Properties' from the jump menu.
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Click the 'Shortcut' bar at the top of the Properties dialog window.
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Press the key on the computer keyboard to use as this program's hotkey. Windows displays the selected hotkey in the input box, along with any keys you need to press at the same time to launch the program; for example, if you select the 'D' character key, the final hotkey combination might be 'Alt-Ctrl-D'.
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Repeat this procedure for each program hotkey to activate on your laptop.
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Press and hold the 'Fn' Function key to display the hotkey cards at the top of the screen. The hotkey cards typically include security lock, power plan, sleep, hibernation, display switch output, brightness control, wireless, touchpad and display zoom.
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Click the applicable hotkey card icon or press the hotkey button on the keyboard to access the system utility or function you want to change. For example, click the 'Lock' icon or press the 'F1' key to lock the computer. The laptop displays the selected hotkey card on the screen with the available options listed.
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Select your preferred setting from the options menu.
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For a business employee, a laptop offers distinctive advantages over a desktop PC. Your laptop gives you access to your files and software while you travel, allows you to work from any room in the house or office and requires no additional hardware setup each time you use it. However, unlike a desktop PC, some laptops do offer extra hardware features such as the Function keys found on any Toshiba laptop. Labeled as 'Fn,' these keys allow you to activate a range of features on your laptop.
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Press 'Fn-Esc' to mute or unmute your computer's speakers.
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Press 'Fn-F1' to lock your laptop. When you lock your laptop, only the user password you have set will allow anyone to access it.
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Press 'Fn-F2' to display all power saving options available for your laptop. For example, you can turn off your optical drive to save battery life.
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Press 'Fn-F3' to activate the Instant Standby mode. This mode powers down your computer except for the memory, allowing you to quickly turn on the computer the next time you need it. Instant Standby allows your computer to stay on for up to 30 hours.
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Press 'Fn-F4' to activate the Hibernation mode. This mode is similar to Instant Standby except the power can last for 26 days; however, it takes longer to power on the computer.
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Press 'Fn-F5' to cycle through your display options.
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Press 'Fn-F6' to decrease the brightness of your monitor. Each time you press these keys, you decrease the brightness.
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Press 'Fn-F7' to increase the brightness of your monitor. Each time you press these keys, you increase the brightness.
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Press 'Fn-F8' to change your computer's wireless connection from Wi-Fi to Bluetooth and back again.
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Press 'Fn-F9' to disable the mouse touchpad. Press the buttons again to enable it.
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Press 'Fn-F10' to disable the arrow pad. Press the buttons again to enable it.
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Press 'Fn-F11' together to disable the mouse number pad. Press the buttons again to enable it.
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Press 'Fn-F12' together to zoom in your screen. Press the buttons again to zoom out.
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Press 'Fn-Spacebar' to change the resolution of your monitor. Each time you press these buttons, the resolution changes.
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