Command button on the keyboard. How to enable the FN button on a laptop

In many of our articles, you can see the text like: Win + R.
This text indicates that you need to click on the keyboard the keyboard key with the Windows logo and the letter R..
Keyboard shortcuts are a combination of two or more keys by pressing which you can perform tasks that usually require the use of a mouse or other indicating device.

This list is more complete, most of the keyboard shortcuts are also for other Windows operating systems.

There are the following most frequently used key combinations.

Combine keys to work with text.

Keys	Act
Ctrl + A.	Select all the text.
Ctrl + C. (or CTRL + INSERT)	Copy the selected text fragment.
Ctrl + X.	Cut the selected fragment of the text.
Ctrl + V. (or? SHIFT + INSERT)	Insert a selected text fragment.
Ctrl +?	Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word.
Ctrl +?	Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word.
Ctrl +?	Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph.
Ctrl +?	Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph.
? Shift +?	Severe text forward forever.
? Shift +?	Seat text back fores.
Ctrl +? Shift +?	Select text from the position of the cursor until the next word.
Ctrl +? Shift +?	Select text from the cursor position to the beginning of the previous word.
? SHIFT + HOME.	Allocate text from the position of the cursor before the row start.
? SHIFT + END.	Select text from the cursor position until the end end.
Alt left +? Shift.	Switch input language if multiple input languages \u200b\u200bare used.
Ctrl +? Shift.	Switch the keyboard layout if multiple keyboard layouts are used.
Ctrl left +? Shift. Ctrl right +? Shift.	Changing the direction of reading text for languages \u200b\u200bwith a letter to the right left.

Keyboard shortcuts for working with windows and desktop.

Keys	Act
F5. (or Ctrl + R)	Updating the active window or desktop (if active).
F6 or TAB?	Cyclic switching between the elements in the window or on the desktop.
Alt + Esc.	Cyclic switching between the elements in the order in which they were open.
Alt + Tab?	Cyclic switching between windows in the usual mode.
Ctrl + Alt + Tab?	Open a window for switching between windows in normal mode. To go between them, use the arrow keys.
Win + Tab?	Cyclic switching between items (windows, programs) in FLIP3D mode.
Ctrl + Win + Tab?	Open the window for switching between windows in Flip3D mode. To go between them, use the arrow keys.
Ctrl + mouse wheel (up / down) on the desktop	Increase / reduce the size of the icons on the desktop.
Holding? Shift +?	Selecting up multiple elements in the window or on the desktop, including the current one.
Holding? Shift +?	Selecting down several elements in the window or on the desktop, including the current one.
Holding Ctrl + Space	Allocation of any multiple separate items in the window or on the desktop. To switch to use the arrow keys.
Ctrl + A.	Select all the items in the window or on the desktop.
Ctrl + C. (or CTRL + INSERT)	Copying selected items.
Ctrl + X.	Cutting selected items.
Ctrl + V. (or? SHIFT + INSERT)	Insert selected items.
Alt + Enter?	Opening the properties dialog box for the selected file, folders.
Alt + gap	Displays the context menu of the active window.
Alt + F4.	Closing the current element or output from the active program.
? SHIFT + F10.	Opening the context menu for the selected item.
Win +?	Expand the window to the entire screen.
Win +? Shift +?	Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.
Win +?	Collapse in the window, or roll on the taskbar.
Win +?	Expand and attach the window to the left edge of the screen.
Win +?	Expand and attach the window to the right edge of the screen.
Win + M.	Collapse all foldable windows. Unbounded windows (for example: File properties) will remain on the screen.
Win +? SHIFT + M.	Restore all folded windows.
Win + D.	Show Desk / Return to the program. Folds and restores everything, including unbounded windows.
Win + G.	Cyclic switching between gadgets.
Win + Home.	Collapse / restore all windows except active.
Win + gap	Show work desk without winding windows.

Combine keys to work with multiple monitors.

Combine keys to work with taskbar.

Keys	Act
? SHIFT + Click on the icon on the taskbar	Opening a program or a quick opening of another instance of the program.
? SHIFT + Right-click on the icon on the taskbar	Displays the menu window for the program.
? SHIFT + Right-click on the grouped icon on the taskbar	Displays the menu window for the group.
Ctrl + Click on the grouped icon on the taskbar	Cyclic switching between group windows.
Ctrl +? SHIFT + Click on the icon on the taskbar	Opening the program on behalf of the administrator.
Ctrl + Tab?	Switching between sketches in one group.
Win + digit	Run / switch to the program using the location of its icon on the taskbar. Figures from 1 to 9 are the applications sequence number on the taskbar, counting on the left (0 - tenth application).
? SHIFT + WIN + NIGHT	Run a new instance of the program using the location of its icon on the taskbar.
Ctrl + Win + digit	Switching between the program windows, starting with the last active, using the location of its icon on the taskbar.
Alt + win + digit	Opening the list of transitions for the program using the location of its icon on the taskbar.
Win + T.	Cyclic switching between icons on the taskbar. (From left to right)
Win +? SHIFT + T.	Cyclic switching between icons on the taskbar. (From right to left)
Ctrl + Win + B	Switching to a program displaying a message in the notification area.
WIN. (or Ctrl + ESC)	Opening or closing the Start menu.
Win + R.	Opening the "Run" dialog box.
Ctrl +? Shift + Enter?	Run the program allocated in the Start menu on behalf of the administrator.

Combine keys to work in Windows Explorer.

Keys	Act
Win + E.	Run Windows Explorer.
Alt +?	View the previous folder.
Alt +?	View the next folder.
Alt +?	View the folder located at the level above.
Alt + D.	Select the address string.
Alt + P.	Display view area.
Ctrl + E.	Select search field.
Ctrl +? SHIFT + E.	Displaying all folders in which the selected folder is invested.
Ctrl + F.	Select search field.
Ctrl + N.	Opening a new window.
Ctrl +? Shift + N.	Creating a new folder.
Ctrl + W.	Closing the current window.
Ctrl +.	Rotate the image clockwise.
Ctrl +	Rotate the image counterclockwise.
Ctrl + mouse scrolling wheel	Changing the size and appearance of files and folder icons.
HOME	Go to the top position of the active window.
End.	Go to the bottom position of the active window.
Delete. (or Ctrl + d)	Remove the selected item in the "basket".
? SHIFT + DELETE.	Removing the selected item without placing it in the "basket".
F2.	Rename the dedicated element.
F4.	Displays the list of previous locations for the address string in Windows Explorer.
F11	Deploying the active window to full screen / folding back.
?	Cutting the selected item (if it is deployed) or the choice of the parent folder.
?	Displays the selected item (if it is rolled) or the selection of the first subfolder.
? Backspace.	View the previous folder.
NUM. Lock + * on digital additional keyboard	Displays all folders attached to the selected folder.
NUM. Lock + + on digital additional keyboard	Displays the contents of the selected folder.
NUM. Lock + - on a digital additional keyboard	Cutting the selected folder.

Keyboard shortcuts for dialog box.

Keyboard shortcuts for working with Windows help.

Keys	Act
F1.	Opening the reference of the current element.
Win + F1.	Run the built-in Windows dialog: Help and support.
F3.	Move the cursor in the "Search" field.
F10	Go to the "Parameters" menu.
Alt + A.	Go to the user support page.
Alt + C.	Display table of contents.
Alt + N.	Go to the "Connection Settings" menu.
Alt +?	Return to the previous viewed section.
Alt +?	Go to the next (previously viewed) section.
Alt + Home.	Go to homepage Help and support.
HOME	Transition to the beginning of the section.
End.	Transition to the end of the section.
Ctrl + F.	Search in the current section.
Ctrl + P.	Conclusion section for printing.

Combine keys to work with the center of special features.

Keys	Act
Win + U.	Run the center of special features.
NUM. Lock (hold more than five seconds)	Enable / disable voicing mode when you press the CAPS LOCK, NUM keys Lock and Scroll Lock.
? SHIFT (Press five times)	Enable / disable keys sticking mode (allows you to use the keys? Shift, Ctrl, Alt, Win by pressing them separately).
? SHIFT on the right (hold more than eight seconds)	Enable / disable input filtering (allows you to ignore brief and repeated keystrokes).
Alt left +? SHIFT left + PRTSCR (or Print SCREEN)	Enable / disable high contrast mode.
Alt left +? Shift left + num Lock (or num)	Enable / disable the mouse control from the keyboard.

Combine keys to work with the program "Magnifier".

Keys	Act
Win + +.	Running the "Screen Magnifier" program. Increase.
Win + -	Reduce scale.
Win + Es	Closing the screen magnitude program.
Ctrl + Alt + D	Switching to "fixed" mode (the enlarged area is shown in a separate fixed window).
Ctrl + Alt + F	Switch to "Full Screen" mode (All screen increases).
Ctrl + Alt + L	Switch to "Enlarge" mode (the area around the mouse pointer increases).
Ctrl + Alt + R	Changing the size window displaying an enlarged screen area.
Ctrl + Alt + Space	Preview of the desktop in full screen mode.
Ctrl + Alt + I	Inversion of colors.
Ctrl + Alt +?	Attaching the window with an enlarged area to the top edge of the screen. ("Enshrined") Movement windows with an enlarged area up. ("Increase") Movement along the enlarged area up. ("Full screen")
Ctrl + Alt +?	Attaching the window with an enlarged area to the bottom edge of the screen. ("Enshrined") Move the window with an enlarged area down. ("Increase") Movement on the enlarged area down. ("Full screen")
Ctrl + Alt +?	Attaching the window with an enlarged area to the left edge of the screen. ("Enshrined") Window movement with an enlarged area left. ("Increase") Movement on the increased area to the left. ("Full screen")
Ctrl + Alt +?	Attaching the window with an enlarged area to the right edge of the screen. ("Enshrined") Move the window with an enlarged area to the right. ("Increase") Movement on the increased area to the right. ("Full screen")

The remaining key combinations.

Keys	Act
ENTER?	Replaces clicks with the mouse to start the application, click on the button or select the item in the menu.
ESC	It is identical to press the Cancel button in the dialog box.
F3. (or Win + F)	Opening the built-in dialogue windows windows To search for a file or folder.
Ctrl + F.	Opening the search window or go to the search field in the active window.
Ctrl + Win + F	Computer search from the domain (when on the network).
Ctrl +? SHIFT + ESC	Launch Task Manager.
Ctrl + Alt + Delete	Call Windows Security window (Includes buttons to block the computer, change the user, exit the system, change the password, start the task manager).
Win + L.	Blocking a computer or user switching.
Win + X.	Launch Windows Mobility Center.
Win + Pause Break	Run the system system from the control panel (Properties when you press the Right-click on the computer in the Start menu).
Holding? SHIFT when inserting a CD	Preventing automatic playback of the CD.
Ctrl + Tab?	Switching between elements (tabs, windows, documents) in programs that make the simultaneous opening of several documents.
Ctrl + F4.	Closing an active document (in programs that make the simultaneous opening of several documents).
Alt + Enter?	Expand the active program on full Screen / Collapse in the window.
Alt + underlined letter	Display the corresponding menu. Running the menu command (or other underlined command).
F10	Activating the menu line of the current program.
?	Opening the next menu on the left or closing submenu.
?	Opening the next menu to the right or opening submenu.
Ctrl + N.	Create ...
Ctrl + O.	Open…
Ctrl + S.	Save the changes made.
Ctrl + Z.	Cancel action.
Ctrl + Y. Ctrl +? SHIFT + Z.	Repeat action.

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Hello everyone! I decided to devote this small article to another popular on the expanses laptop Acer.. It all started with the fact that Yandex began quite often to "throw up" to me "other people's" visitors.
Visitor was interested in the answer to the question laptop keyboard AcerAnd he, with enviable persistence, sends them to the keyboard article and. Therefore, on the first day of 2015, I decided to correct his error.
Especially since my sister has in use laptop Acer.With which I often have to "communicate" in cases of his failure.

So I'll start probably with photo of the Keyboard AserTherefore, the location of some service and additional keys is not in the usual place.

Acer Notebook Assignment

Below I give the decoding of the so-called "Fast keys" laptop Acer:

Fn + F1.- Shows the help of fast keys;
Fn + F2.-Acer eseetting;
Fn + F3.-Acer Epower Management;
Fn + F4.-Standby mode;
Fn + F5.- Display switch (on display or external monitor);
Fn + F6.-Clipping screen to save power;
Fn + F7.-Beclothes Tachpad-A shutdown (touchpad);
Fn + F8.-concouch turning off the built-in laptop speaker;
Fn +. - Enlarging the sound level;
Fn + ↓ - reduction of sound levels;
Fn + → - Enlarge the brightness of the screen;
Fn + ← - The brightness of the screen;

Problems with Tachpad Laptop Acer

If you have Problems with Touchpad Laptop AcerIn the first place you need to update the drivers, and then turn on using the Fn + 7 key combination.
In the event of a "additional buttons" failure, you should install applications for working with them. It's called Acer Launch Manager,and you can do this on the site manufacturer's laptop.
For this, just:

• we go to the site Acer.ru:
• next, we find -\u003e Support -\u003e Drivers and Manuals;
• choose the desired laptop model;
• version of the installed OS;
• open the application section and download the desired program.

You can also try to disable a few minutes. laptop battery, and Then connect and repeat the launch.

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On the keyboard of any laptop in obligatory There is a key block F1-F12.. Often they work without any additional settingsBut sometimes users face a situation where they perform secondary - multimedia instead of their direct destiny.

Enable the F1-F12 keys on a laptop

As a rule, on all laptops a number F.-Klavish is configured to two modes: functional and multimedia. Previously, simple single click performed inside the program, games or operating system Action assigned to this default key (for example, F1. Opened an application certificate). Pressing F.-Klavishi together S. FN. Already performed a different action attached by the manufacturer. It could be a turning off volume or something else.

However, more and more often in modern devices you can find the opposite principle of operation: normal pressed on F.-Lavishche launches the action appointed by the manufacturer, and the combination (take the same example with F1.) Fn + F1. Opens the help window.

For users using F1-F12. According to the functional purpose more often than in secondary multimedia, such a change of order often does not have to do. Especially it is uncomfortable for amateurs of computer games, requiring a quick response to actions. Fortunately, change the priority of work is very simple - by editing one of bIOS Parameters.

See also: How to go to BIOS on Acer, Samsung, Sony Vaio, Lenovo,, ASUS

After changing the mode, you can, as before, without any problems F1-F12.. For use additional features Type of volume adjustment, brightness, enable / disable Wi-Fi. It will be necessary to simultaneously press the corresponding function key along with FN..

From this short material you learned why the function keys in games, programs and Windows could not work in your laptop, as well as the way they are turned on. If you have questions, use the comment form below.

On the keyboard laptop there are keys, more precisely the designation on the keys, the meaning of which is not impaired for a beginner. In this lesson, I want to clarify the meaning of such designations.

If you look at the laptop keyboard, you will certainly see a key on it FNIt is usually in the lower left corner of the keyboard. Inscription FN Usually highlighted in blue or circled with a white frame, it depends on the model of the laptop. In addition, if you can see that you can see the icons on the keyboard also highlighted in blue or circled with a white frame. As you already probably guessed between the keys with these icons and the key FN There is a connection.

The "Fn" key (read as "FanCine") in combination with keys with blue icons or circled white frame cause the computer to perform a specific action. On the different models Laptops These icons are fixed behind different keys, so I will describe the steps in the pictures in order not to be attached to a specific key combination.

Here is a list of such combinations and related actions:
FN + - Calling the help of a keyboard key.

FN + - Calling power consumption settings.

FN + - turn on / off Bluetooth.

FN + - Enable / disable sleep mode.

FN + - If an external display (monitor or TV) is connected to a laptop, you can switch the display modes to the laptop: on the laptop display, on the external display or simultaneously on the laptop display and the external display.

FN + - Turning off the laptop monitor for the purpose of energy saving.

FN + - Turning on / off TouchPada (device for which you drive your finger to move the cursor. Replaces the mouse).

With this key combination, I have an interesting story. My friend enjoyed a laptop for more than a year and somehow at the meeting asked me to help figure out why the touchpad does not work, i.e. Without a mouse, he could not work on a laptop for a whole year!
I have not been thinking for a long time, pressed this key combination - turned on the touchpad and everything worked. He was very surprised. believed that touchpad simply broken 🙂

FN + - Turn on / off sound.

FN + - Enable / disable the numeric keypad mode. Those. If this mode is enabled, then when you press the keys on which there are blue-color numbers or numbers, the corresponding figures (as on the calculator) will be displayed.
With this combination of keys, I also have an interesting story. Somehow calls me a friend and says that he has one half of the keyboard (left) on his laptop, and another half (right) for some reason prints the numbers and what he just did not - fix it does not work. As you already understood, the question decided for 5 seconds - I told him about this key combination, and everything fell into place. How he turned on the mode of operation with numbers, left the mystery 🙂

FN + - Enable / disable the screen movement mode. Now it works only in Excel.

FN + - number 7 with NUMLK mode on.

FN + - digit 8 when Numlk mode is on.

FN + - digit 9 when NUMLK mode is on.

FN + - "/" symbol when NUMLK mode is on.

FN + - number 4 with NUMLK mode on.

FN + - digit 5 \u200b\u200bwhen NUMLK mode is on.

FN + - digit 6 when NUMLK mode is on.

FN + - "*" symbol when NUMLK mode is on.

FN + - number 1 with NUMLK mode on.

FN + - Figure 2 when NUMLK mode is on.

FN + - Number 3 with NUMLK mode.

FN + - "-" symbol when NUMLK mode is on.

FN + - digit 0 when the NUMLK mode is enabled.

FN + - "+" symbol when NUMLK mode is on.

FN + - Enlarge the brightness of the monitor.

FN + - Reduce the brightness of the monitor.

FN + - Enlarge the sound.

FN + - Reduce the sound.

FN + - HOME key mode.

FN + - End key mode.

FN + - Enable / off wi-Fi network.

FN + - Getting mail. This mode is assigned using specials. Software that must be supplied with a laptop.

FN + - Connecting to the Internet. This mode is also assigned using special. Software that must be supplied with a laptop.

FN + - Turn on / off VEBKamera.

FN + - one track back in Windows Media. Playere.

FN + - Start playing / pause in Windows Media Playere.

FN + - One track is forward to Windows Media Playere.

FN + - Stop playing in Windows Media Playere.

If you did not find in this lesson the designation that you have on a laptop, write in the comments model of your laptop and key on which the incomprehensible symbol is located. I will try to find a definition and insert into a lesson.

Traditional keyboard - laptop, or, "desktop", despite the dominance and universal prevalence of "sensors" on smartphones and tablets - when using people, sometimes, begin to forget what the keys are the object that uses ubiquitous demand. Stylish and ergonomic keyboard - welcome piece of computer interior of any IT enthusiast.

Ease of use of the appropriate hardware component of the PC, and not only it appearance - Also an important criterion for the comfort of the owner of the computer. The keyboard is, historically, the first PC control, the mouse was invented later. And therefore, the keys of the device are especially in combination with others - by default, a very efficient and functional tool in the user's hands. There is a version that the technological features of the "desktops" and laptops predetermine some difference between the capabilities of the keyboards, with which the corresponding types of devices are controlled.

Does the value of the computer keyboard type from the point of view of the key functional purpose? Is there a difference between standardization policies in this aspect, carried out by different laptop brands? What key combinations can we highlight as the most useful?

Keys on a laptop and "desktop": comparison

The principal difference between the way the keyboard of the laptop and the "desktop" is usually observed. This is understandable - manufacturers of computers try to release the appropriate controls, adhering to the standards so that people are more willing to buy equipment without fear that they will have to adapt their skills to the new location of the keys. It is worth, however, it is worth noting that this thesis is valid if a computer is taken into consideration in the most popular architecture for today - IBM PC. There are other standards of hardware-software layout PCs - such as, for example, Macintosh.

Standardization of functions

Therefore, it does not matter if we are talking about the same platform that we have the buttons in the "desktop" version or a laptop keyboard - the key destination will be almost the same in all cases. However, there are still nuances. In many ways, they are determined primarily by the difference in the size of the "desktop" and a laptop. At the disposal of the user of a regular PC, as a rule - a whole table. It can accommodate a very large keyboard. In the most courageous design formats. Another thing is the laptop keyboard. The purpose of the keys on it, although practically the same as on the "desktop" - the buttons have to be extremely compact. As a result, the manufacturer of a laptop may decide that in principle to remove some keys groups.

Is there any keys designation on a laptop keyboard depending on the specific brand? For the most part, no. And it is also largely due to the marketing factor: the brand-producer wants the user to relate to the fact that at its disposal - the laptop keyboard "Lenovo", could easily adapt to the similar hardware component from ASUS, and vice versa. Differences if they are, then they, as a rule, are in the design of buttons, their height, shape, color, manufacturing material. The keyboard for the Acer laptop is thus almost identical to the analogues from ASUS, HP, Dell and other brands, based on the purpose of the buttons.

Nevertheless, it will be useful will know key features Distribution of functions tied to specific keys. No matter - we are talking about buttons adapted for a "desktop", or the laptop keyboard is studied. Purpose of key functional groups, especially in combination with others, is a very interesting area of \u200b\u200bstudy of computer capabilities. So let's start with the study of the corresponding types of buttons.

Function keys

The function keys on the keyboard of the laptop are practically present - if it comes to techniques released by well-known manufacturers - Acer, Lenovo, ASUS. Consider what each responding is responsible for. Total function keys 12. They are located above all the others. Let's explore what they answer.

The F1 key is almost always programmed to call help - in the operating system or in some separate program. This feature can be said is unchanged for all PC models - the keyboard for the HP, Lenovo laptop is used, or, asus - without any difference. In some cases, if the built-in help file is not provided for by the program, pressing F1 can give the computer to the computer for downloading the manufacturer's Internet page with the necessary information.

Traditional Purpose F2 - Laptop keyboard keys or "desktop" to rename a dedicated file or folder.

F3 button in most cases is responsible for calling search engine Windows is the download of its common interface using which you can search for files throughout the computer, or local - in a separate window. If a folder is open, then the search will be conducted by objects located in it if the browser window is active or, say, Word, then on the page on the page.

The F4 key is mainly adapted to the use of third-party file shells - such as, for example, Total Commander. Her utility in Windows is assessed by many experts as not so obvious. But with this opinion you can argue: by pressing F4, say, in the browser, you can open the address bar - it is faster than a similar action with the mouse.

The F5 key is designed to quickly update the contents of the application window, desktop or windows Explorer. At the same time, in third-party file shells, its use is usually completely different. For example, in Total Commander using this keypad key or "desktop", files and folders are moving.

The F6 key has approximately the same functional purpose as F4. True, in this case, as a rule, a list with the history of sites in the browser address bar is not activated.

Some buttons on the laptop keypad and the "desktop" - F7, F8, F9, and the F12 do not have a strict functional binding. Depending on the specific program, or, the device model, they can be programmed to different commands. This is exactly the case when we can observe incubation of technologies used by brands-manufacturers of equipment or programs.

In turn, the value of the keyboard keypad or "desktop" F10 and F11 is sufficiently standardized - if we are talking about using them in the Windows system. The F10 button is responsible for opening the application menu. F11 is usually programmed to switch the windows from the usual mode to the full screen and vice versa.

Laptop keyboard keys have a distinctive specificity: as a rule, the actions that imply their combination with the specific Fn button, which on the keyboards "desktops" in most cases is missing. Now we will look at the features of working with them.

FN key

The Fn key on a laptop is usually highlighted in a separate color - for example, white, or blue - so that the user can easily detect it on the keyboard. Such keys on the device are usually one or two. Pressing Fn in pure form, as a rule, does not imply any function. But its combination with the function keys is programmed to a large number of Useful actions. Their content depends on the laptop brand. The Asus laptop keyboard, thus, may differ in the activation aspect of the Fn key from a similar hardware element in Lenovo or Acer devices. However, experts allocate several regular patterns for all computers regarding the use of FN capabilities. Consider them.

In combination with the F1 button, the Fn key may, for example, give the computer to switch off (power off). It saves time if you compare this operation with a similar procedure conducted with the mouse.

In combination with the F2 button, the Fn key in some cases allows you to call the settings window associated with energy saving. This option may be useful if, for example, it was found that the laptop ends the battery charge, and it urgently needs to be translated into another, more economical mode of operation.

The FN key on a laptop in combination with the F3 button can be responsible for switching on and off wireless interfaces - For example, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. This is convenient if, for example, there are no hardware switches on the computer housing, with which you can perform similar actions.

In combination with the F4 button, the Fn key is usually programmed to transfer the computer to the switch to sleep mode (without shutting down). In some laptops brands, the same combination is also responsible for the "awakening" of the computer.

Using the FN and F5 combination on most of the techniques, you can activate or deactivate the video output to the external display connected via the wired interface to the video card. At the same time, on many laptops, this is the only way to carry out this kind of action by the hardware method - an alternative can be enough to have a long-time output procedure by software settings.

Disable the monitor, as a rule, allows the combination of Fn and F6 or F7. This key assignment is useful if, for example, the user decided to move away from the computer for a while - in this case, you can save electricity by turning off the display.

A sufficiently useful combination - Fn and F8. It allows you to enable or disable the sound on the computer (at the same time, the current sound level is not reset - after pressing this combination, the settings are restored). This key destination is useful if, for example, someone called the phone, you need to urgently answer, and loud music is playing on the PC.

Many laptops provide temporary disabling Touch Pad - built-in touch-type device that performs similar functions of the function. This action can be implemented by pressing the FN and F9 combination.

If you use the FN and F10 combination, you can change the keyboard layout. This is useful if, for example, more familiar keys for some reason do not work.

If there is a numeric keypad on the laptop (usually right), then activate, or it can be deactivated by using the FN and F11 combination.

The combination of Fn and F12 can be programmed under enough wide spectrum actions, depending on specific model Computer. The HP laptop keyboard can provide a single, similar hardware component from Acer - another. In some cases, this combination implies some software action - for example, the activation of the function of moving the screen running, in particular, in the Excel program.

Also note that the Fn key can be programmed to any function in combination not only with the buttons with the F index, but also in combination with the usual, which are located below on the keyboard. Again, it all depends on the device model. ASUS laptop keyboard can have its own rules for Lenovo, they can be completely different. For example, in some models of devices, the combination of Fn and the keys on which the number 1 is displayed (and exclamation point), can adjust the display brightness level. The combination of Fn and the buttons on which the number 2 is drawn (@ icon) may, in turn, control the sound volume.

So we studied, what features the laptop keyboard is characterized, the purpose of the functional keypad. We now turn to the study of the most interesting category of buttons. They are called hot keys. What are their features?

"Hotkeys

Almost all keyboards intended for PCs in IBM architecture and working under windows controlSo, in laptops, too, there are so-called "hotkeys". They are designed to quickly activate some hardware or software functions of the OS, the challenge of which by the actions of the mouse is usually longer and more difficult. Consider the spectrum of the most popular features that give hotkeys in Windows 7 - one of the most popular operating systems today. Note that those combinations of the buttons that we give below work if we have any device for entering data - "desktop" option, or the keyboard of the ASUS laptop. The appointment of the "hot-type" keys, in general, on all devices the same. Provided, of course, that Windows installed on them.

Hot keys with Alt Pressing

One of the basic keyboard buttons involved when activating various functions in "hot" mode - Alt. What opportunities does it open in combination with other keys? Among the most remarkable functions - activation, or deactivation of the file panel: for this you need to use a combination of Alt and P.

The ALT and TAB combination allows you to quickly switch between active applications running in Windows. Key Alt. In combination with the UP button, it allows you to rise above in the structure of open windows with folders. The ALT and F4 combination closes the active application window, or, exit the program or computer Game. The combination of alt and space allows you to open context menu Working window.

Hot keys pressing Ctrl

Another group of useful combinations "is headed by" the Ctrl key. Consider examples of popular combinations. The Ctrl and A combination allows you to highlight all files and folders in the window, or all the text and other objects located on the document page or, for example, in the browser. Combination Ctrl and C is a convenient and known to many users to copy text and other objects. If you replace the second letter to V, then you can insert the selected one. When using x instead of C - the object is "cut out", and after pressing V - moves to the user specified by the user.

The Ctrl and N combination allows you to create a new file or document in the appropriate editor program if you replace N to O - then open the object. The Ctrl and P combination sends text or other data from the print screen to the printer. The Ctrl and Z combination allows you to cancel the last of the user performed by the user. The combination of Ctrl and F4 is a little similar to Pressing Alt and F4 - the active window is closed with the document, while in the second case, exit from launched program Fully. By pressing Ctrl and Esc, you can open the "Start" menu. By using the combination of three keys - Ctrl, SHIFT and N can be created. new folder. Task Manager can be called by pressing the CTRL and TAB combination.

Hot keys and Win button

In most cases, the button on the keyboard of the laptop or "desktop" contains the Win key. This button like the Microsoft brand check box. She is, in its kind, adapted to operating windows system. By the way, it was introduced into the keyboard structure, it was relatively recently (if you compare with the evolution of the development of the appropriate hardware component of the PC) - in 1995, after entering the market of Windows 95. In other OS, it is usually not functional. Although it is not always so - in many modern operating systems on open code Functions based on the WIN button are fully fully implemented. Still, a trend reflecting the standardization of technologies is characteristic not only for the hardware region, but also for software. Consider what options the use of the Win key in combination with other buttons.

If you press a combination of Win and Up, you can deploy an active application window to the entire screen. In turn, if you replace in this combination of UP to DOWN, the window will come, or its initial size will be restored. When you press Win and the "Left" arrow, the active window moves to the left side of the screen. If you use the "Right" button, the window will also shift in the same direction. The combination of Win and Home allows you to simultaneously collapse, or deploy all windows, except what acts as active. Using the Win and E combination, you can open the Windows Explorer. Increase or reduce the image on the screen, using the combination of Win and the "+" or "-" buttons. The combination of win and f launches the file search system.

Standardization "Software"

We note the most important nuance - all the above patterns in the aspect of the key combination are fully functional when working in Windows. If the user has a different operating system - for example, Linux or Google OS, then discrepancies in the aspect of the binding of buttons combinations to one or another functions are possible. At the same time, as many IT experts say, the universalization of technologies is observed not only at the hardware level - in relation to the purpose of the keys (we were told at the beginning of the article), but also in the programmey direction. That is, if we talk about newest versions OS other than Windows, in many of these, the algorithms for the implementation of "hot" functions or use, say, the Win keys are similar to those (and even identical), which is present in the world's most popular operating system.

We also note that historically Windows is not the first operating system under which the keys that we studied today have been adapted. By the time of this OS, the keyboard market with the location of functional and other buttons is identical to how we see them now, or very similarly - there have been no one decade. So, it is more right to say that the functional purpose of many keys is dictated not only by Windows leadership, but also historical prerequisites.

conclusions

After studying the design features of the keyboard for "desktops" and laptops, we can make a number of conclusions.

First, there are groups of keys that have sufficiently strict reference to some specific functions - and such majority. There are, in turn, the buttons that allow you to transfer the computer to the computer, depending on the context of a specific application.

Secondly, we have the right to celebrate quite a large variety of combinations different keys. In many cases, they can be used as an effective alternative to working with the mouse, and, as a result, use PC more effectively.

Thirdly, we have the right to note the high level of standardization not only in the aspect of the location and purpose of the keys, but also at the level of interpretation of their various combinations software elements PC - operating system, Applications for viewing and editing files, browsers.

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Enable the FN button on a laptop

The FN button on the laptop in combination with other keys allows you to quickly perform some actions: change screen brightness, turn on / off wireless modules, etc. Therefore, if you do not work on the keyboard, the laptop does not work, then it must be turned on. You can do in several ways to do this, including changing the BIOS parameters, as well as the installation of drivers and special utilities.

Enabling FN.

Most often, the FN key on the laptop does not need to be turned on, as it works by default. However, on some laptop models to activate the FUNCTION button, you must press the FN + Numlock combination, after which other combinations of hot keys will be available.

Instead of Fn + Num Lock, a combination of Fn + Esc can be used (if a small lock is drawn on the ESC key) or a special FNLock button.

Setting in bios.

If the combination of Fn + Num Lock or other combinations on the keyboard do not include the Function button, try to work it through the BIOS.

To enable the option, stand up on it using the arrows on the keyboard, and press ENTER. Select "Enabled".

Installing software

If a non-license system is standing on a laptop, you allowed Windows to install drivers or used Driver Pack, then try download and install software For the operation of hot keys from the official site of the manufacturer of the laptop. Let's see what to do, on the example of the Lappta ASUS.

For Asus, this is ATKACPI Driver and Hotkey-Related Utilities. Sony laptops developed VAIO applications Control Center. And Sony Shared Library, Samsung will work Easy Display Manager, and at Toshiba - Hotkey Utility.

If Windows 10 is standing on a laptop, and there are no drivers for the Fn button, then select Windows 8 with suitable bit and download software for previous version Systems. After installing the drivers, the function key must earn.

If there is nothing on the official website, try using the Magic Keyboard universal utility. It suits practically all laptop computers. But in priority there should be a "native" software.

Check keyboard

If you shed a fluid on the keyboard, or it was mechanically exposed due to a fall or hit, the FN button may not work due to physical damage. In principle, diagnose and try to correct the problem can be at home. Each button on the laptop keyboard is sitting in a separate nest. With a small screwdriver, you can carefully remove the button, clean the socket and return the key to the place.

However, with mechanical intervention, you need to be careful. If you are afraid to damage the keyboard, contact service center. But before carrying a laptop to those skilled in the art, be sure to check all software ways to turn on the FUNCTION button, because it will be foolish to go to the service only because you forgot to unlock the FN key with some simple combination that is written in the operating instructions for the laptop.

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FN does not work on a laptop: reasons and all ways to solve the problem

Hello. Not everyone knows that the usual desktop keyboard is slightly different from the one that is located on the laptop. The latter has several specific buttons that allow PC functionality. In this publication, I will tell you what to do when the FN button does not work on laptop asus and other models.

About where this button is located, you can learn from my previous publication - here is the link. If this key stops working, then there may be many difficulties for the user. Sometimes there is a reverse situation - Fn is constantly enabled. How to deal with it, you can find out here.

Why do I need Fn?

With this keyboard item you can:

• enable / disable adapters wireless network Wi-Fi, Bluetooth;
• control the levels of brightness and volume of sound;
• send mail messages;
• deactivate touchpad;
• translate a laptop into sleep mode.

Where is the Fn button on the keyboard? Here is a visual illustration:

For each model of the laptop, the key combination can be different. It is better to view the instructions that attached to the device (or download it on the official website of the manufacturer).

How to enable the FN button on a laptop?

There are several ways. I think it's worth starting from the simplest. Try pressing simultaneously "Numlock + Fn". The location of these elements is written here.

Bios.

The second way requires special care, as we have to go to the settings. base system I / O (BIOS). There should be no difficulties, however, I recommend to follow all the steps of the instructions:

• Restart the computer and at the time of startup (immediately after switching on) Press F2 or ESC or DEL. Why so many options? It all depends on the device. Typically, the desired button is displayed in the download message. For example, Press Del to Enter Setup. You can specify the laptop model in the comments, and I will tell you the right decision.
• When a blue or gray settings window appears, go using the arrows to the SystemConfiguration section, and find the "Action Keys Mode" item.
• Change the value to "Enabled" (Enabled) by pressing Enter and selecting the desired option from the list.

• Now you need to press ESC once to exit the main menu. We select "EXIT" arrows and save all changes (Save & Exit Setup).
• After restarting the PC, check the performance of Fn.

Keyboard driver

It may seem strange that a keyboard driver must be installed for a laptop. But it happens when you use Pirate a copy of Windows Or some "curve repack", which did not make a very adequate person.

We will have to go to the official website of the manufacturer of your PC and look for the desired file for the input device. And we continue to seek the answer to the question: how to enable the FN key on the ASUS laptop and other brand devices.

Branded utilities

If the FN key does not work and all of the above methods do not help, then you should use special programs. They are often recorded on a disk, which comes complete with a laptop. But if this DVD got lost, you will have to download software from the Internet.

• For Samsung, you need an EasyDisplay Manager application;
• For Toshiba - Hotkey Utility or Flashcards Support Utility;
• Sony may require SONYSHAREDLIBRARY and / or VAIOControlCenter;
• Universal utility - MagicKeyboard. Works almost on all models.

Cleaning keyboard

Do not work the Fn keys on the Asus laptop - and maybe the reason is so banal, what will we need to simply clean the "clave"? In the worst case, took place mechanical damage or liquid hit. You will have to use the services of service engineers. But before this, try to solve the problem yourself. Non-working buttons It is necessary to accurately remove (without making great efforts), eliminate the "trash" and put an element in place.

I really hope that my article helped you understand the Fn button on the keyboard how to enable on the ASUS laptop and not only. If the defect is not eliminated, write me a message in the comments to this post. I will try to answer promptly!

Sincerely, Victor!