Inspiron Hot Keys

System Functions

CtrlShiftEsc Opens the Task Manager window.

FnF11 Enables and disables the numeric keypad.

FnF12 Enables and disables the scroll lock

Display Functions

FnF8 Switches the video image to the next display option the options include the integrated display, an external monitor and both displays simultaneously.

Fnup-arrow Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).

Fndown-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).

Power Management

FnEsc Actives a power management mode. Default is Suspend system. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window.

Speaker Functions

FnEnd Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers (mute function)

FnPage Dn Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached.

FnPage Up Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached.

Miscellaneous Functions

FnF10 Eject CD/DVD (Quickset must be installed for this function to operate)

FnInsert Print Screen

FnDelete System Request

FnPause Break



Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions

Windows Logo key and m Minimizes all open windows

Windows Logo key and e Runs Windows Explorer

Windows Logo key and r Opens the Run dialog

Windows Logo key and f Opens the Search Results dialog box

Windows Logo key and Ctrl f Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network)

Windows Logo key and Pause Opens the System Properties dialog box