Functions of Your Computer
The following table shows the function of the Fn key combined with keys:
Feature and
icon
Key Combination Meaning
Power Mode Functions
Fuel-Gauge
display on or off
+
(Only for OS/2 or
Windows users)
If you press this key combination, the window for the battery
status appears or disappears. You can set parameters for
battery status in the window.
Note: The Fuel-Gauge program must be activated before
you can use this key combination.
To activate the Fuel-Gauge program, do the following:
1.
Click on Start.
2.
Move the cursor to Programs, ThinkPad, and
then click on Fuel.
Power mode
switching
+
The processor speed changes as follows:
High Performance Automatic
Customized
Power Conservation Functions for Battery Power
Standby mode
+
The computer enters standby mode. For more information
about this mode
“Basic” in the
Online User's Guide
.
Suspend mode
+
The computer enters suspend mode. For more information
about this mode
“Basic” in the
Online User's Guide
.
Hibernation mode
+
The computer enters hibernation mode. For more
information about this mode
“Basic” in the
Online User's
Guide
.
Other Functions
Switching
between the LCD
and the external
monitor
+
Computer output is displayed in the following order when an
external monitor (CRT) is attached.
CRT LCD +
Display
LCD
CRT Display
* Note: If a television is the secondary display in the dual
* display function, switching with these keys is not supported.
12 IBM ThinkPad 600E User's Reference
