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Question posted by burksrrankine on June 22nd, 2014

How To Turn On Dell Inspiron N5050 Laptop Backlit Keyboard

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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on June 25th, 2014 6:50 AM

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Below are they keyboard combinations to perform certain functions on your system.

Fn + F1 Switches the video image to the next display option. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Fn + F2 Switches on Wireless. Fn + F3 Disable/Enable Touchpad. Fn + F4 Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Fn + F5 Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Fn + F8 Play the previous track or chapter Fn + F9 Play or pause Fn + F10 Play the next track or chapter Fn + F11 Turn down the volume Fn + F12 Turn up the volume

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