Sony Viao

[Onlineshade]

Can any one say what is the perpous of Fn key. I use sony viao. How the Fn is related to the F1,f2,.....F12 and Numlk key.

[rubberman]

The Fn key changes the state of the keyboard so that the next key that is pressed while the Fn key is held down will generate a different scan code than it would without the Fn key. Look at it as an alternate Ctrl or Alt key.

[caperjack]

How the Fn is related to the F1,f2,.....F12 and Numlk key.

it simply change the key from a F key to what ever symbol is on the lower part of the key

[jingda]

Usually press with other buttons as well to change the brightness and volume of laptops. Something like combo.

[Onlineshade]

Yes. I have got it. But it is an extra feature of Sony Laptop. I do not find this in my Desktop.
Thanks.

[caperjack]

no,its on all laptops/all i ever ownde or used anyway ,not on desktop computer

[Onlineshade]

Ok thanks.

[caperjack]

your welcome