Compaq Presario computers provide users with a row of
function keys for added keyboard functionality. Function keys can serve a dual
purpose as well.
Function keys are located at the top of Compaq Presario
keyboards.
By learning how function keys work on a Compaq Presario you
can take advantage of time saving keyboard shortcuts.Purpose
Use function keys to access menus, save changes and create
shortcut keys.
Various applications, including Microsoft Office, allow you
to select a function key as a shortcut key for running specific tasks. These
settings are usually found under the Tools, Settings or File menu.
Each Compaq Presario computer has twelve function keys.
The most common used keys are "F2,"
"F8," "F10" and "F12."
The first three are used mainly to access and use the Compaq
BIOS. "F12" is used to access a set of run from options during the
boot process.
How to Access
Access function keys on a Compaq Presario by pressing any
of the keys on the top row of the keyboard. Access the key's dual purpose by
first pressing the "Fn" key located on the bottom row of keys.
Use function keys as shortcut keys by pressing them anytime
while in the desired application. Remember, you must set them as shortcut keys
first.
Note that some programs may already have certain function
keys set as shortcuts.
Open menus and view the shortcut keys beside each menu item
before setting your own shortcuts.
Dual Uses
Each function key has a dual use. Press "Fn" plus
the desired function key for the key's other use.
Below each function number is a small picture within a
square or rectangle.
This dictates the dual use. "F1" opens help and
support. "F2" serves as a printer shortcut.
Open your homepage by pressing "F3."
If you use dual monitors, switch between monitors by using
"F4." "F5" puts your computer in stand-by mode.
Quickly lock your computer by pressing "F6."
"F7" and "F8" adjust the screen's contrast.
Play and pause your music in Windows Media Player or other
default media player by using "F9."
Press "F10" to stop playing media. Skip ahead or
rewind media by using "F11" and "F12."
Other "Fn" Keys
In addition to function keys, the "Fn" key is also
provides other keys with a dual use.
Any key with a small square on the key has a dual purpose
such as the "scroll," "insert" and "delete"
buttons.
Since laptop keyboards have no number pads, certain keys
serve as the number pad by pressing the "Fn" key.
you should be able to, it depends on the laptop, the os, the wireless adapter, and the settings .
click start Control Panel - Network Connections - right click on 'Wireless connection'
(or similar) and click 'enable'.
right click on the network in the bottom toolbar select open network sharing centre
you should have the options to either connect or disconnect or set up a network connection
this will vary depending on your operating system
hope this helps
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