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Re: [LUG] Laptop puzzle

 

Fn is for the blue or purple functions. You don't need to press Fn for
Function keys.

On 30 March 2010 09:22, NW <barnaby@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Grant Sewell wrote:
>
>>
>> Most laptops have the "extra" keys mapped onto the "normal" ones by way
>> of the Fn 'modifier. ÂCertainly on my HP G6092 if I hit Fn+Scroll it
>> enabled the 'numpad' (where 456 is actually on UIO, 123 is on JKL,
>> etc). ÂIt is thoroughly confusing when you're not expecting it.
>>
>> Grant.
>>
>
> I do have a Fn key on the laptop. I will have a play with it to see what
> happens. However the functions keys seem to work without needing the Fn
> key pressed. For example I can do Alt-F2 to bring up the launcher.
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil
>
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