whats the Fn key on the keyboard for?

Question

also do u know any keyboard shortcuts?

windows xp sp2 pro.

Answer 1

Fn is a modifier key on PC keyboards used in a compact layout to combine keys which are usually kept separate. It is typically found on laptops, since a full sized keyboard would be difficult to fit in a laptop chassis.

Compact layouts
Typically, in a compact layout the main area of the keyboard (containing the letter keys) is kept in much the same layout as with a full-sized keyboard, and the numeric keypad is moved to share a group of central keys. This allows typists to enter text without having to learn a new layout. The symbol that is accessed through pressing Fn is often printed on the key in a smaller font or different colour.

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This 78-key UK layout is taken from the Apple iBook. Characters in blue are accessed through the Fn key.

Technical details
Unlike other modifier keys such as Shift or AltGr, the control processor inside the keyboard typically sends out a different keycode depending on whether the Fn key is depressed. This allows the keyboard to emulate a full sized keyboard and means that specialised keymaps do not need to be created; the operating system can use standard keymaps designed for a full sized keyboard.

Answer 2

Fn Key On Keyboard

Answer 3

I have a laptop and the fn key on my keyboard is used to access different functions. My fn key is in blue and when I hold it down and other keys that have blue letters or symbols on them, they are shortcuts that do a variety of things. For example if I hold down the fn key and the up arrow key, I can change the contrast on my laptop screen. Your keyboard may be almost the same as mine or different, so either check your manual that the computer came with or go online and research your computer or your keyboard if it was purchased separately.

Answer 4

This must be on a laptop keyboard. The Function key allows you to select preset functions assigned to the keys. Like Fn+F7 is usually for toggling the the video between local screen and the external video port or both. At least, that's what it is on an IBM laptop. The functions are usually the blue markings on the keys and work just like Ctrl or Alt or the Mickysoft keys.

Answer 5

On my computer, it's similar to the 2nd key on a scientific calculator. Look at the color of the letters on the Fn key, then look through the rest of the keyboard to find symbols in the same color. Hold down the Fn key, then press the key with the same colored symbol and see what happens. On my computer, I can quickly check the battery life and adjust brightness. I hope this didn't confuse you any more.

Answer 6

The Fn key is a Function key and acts like a shift for certain functions.

Answer 7

RE:
whats the Fn key on the keyboard for?
also do u know any keyboard shortcuts?

Answer 8

I can use my Fn (function) key to adjust volume, use a number pad, turn the brighness up or down, eject a cd, and turn my wireless card off and on.

Its for shortcuts.

Answer 9

its the "function" key.....it should be different color...just hold it down and press another key with a pic indicating what is does and it does it....like for laptop it can make the screen birghter or turn on the keyboard light...many more

Answer 10

They work as shortcut keys for some programs.