How to Use Function Keys on Toshiba Dynabook Tecra Laptops

Understanding Toshiba Dynabook Tecra Function Keys

• 💡 The function keys (F1-F12) on Toshiba Dynabook Tecra laptops offer shortcuts for system actions, but their general use is app-dependent.
• 🔑 In most applications, F1 opens help, F11 enters full-screen mode, and F12 opens developer tools in browsers.

Special Function Key Icons and Shortcuts

• 🎯 Many keys, including F keys, numbers 1-4, and letters A, S, Z, have special icons that require using the FN key for activation.
• 🔊 FN + F2 (with an Escape icon) mutes/unmutes speakers.
• 🔒 FN + F1 locks the screen.
• 💡 FN + F1 (with a lightbulb icon) has an undiscovered function.
• 🎛️ FN + F3 turns the screen off.
• 🎤 FN + F4 mutes the microphone.
• 🖥️ FN + F5 opens projection settings for external monitors.
• 🔆 FN + F6 and F7 adjust screen brightness.
• ✈️ FN + F8 enables airplane mode, disabling Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
• 🖱️ FN + F9 toggles the touchpad on/off.
• 🎛️ FN + Print Screen performs a scissor Q (functionality may vary).
• 🔄 FN + Scroll Lock activates Scroll Lock.

Numeric Keypad and Zoom Functions

• 🔢 Keys with numbers and symbols (e.g., 1 and End) function as a numeric keypad when Num Lock is off.
• ➕ FN + Number 1 and FN + Number 2 can zoom in/out, but the built-in Windows zoom (Windows key + plus/minus) is recommended.

Additional Keyboard Shortcuts

• 🖱️ FN + A acts as a right-click function.
• 🔊 FN + Number 3 and FN + Number 4 control volume down and up, respectively.
• ⌨️ FN + S and FN + Z can turn the keyboard backlight on or off.
• 📏 FN + Spacebar changes display resolution, though its utility is debated.