Article Number: 000182182
Dell Latitude 5420 Keyboard Guide
Summary: The following article provides information about the behavior of the function keys on the keyboard of the Latitude 5420.
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Keyboard Shortcut Key Functions
The below table is a list of combination short-cut key functions available on the Latitude 5420.
| Keys | Primary Behavior | Secondary Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Fn + Esc | Escape | Toggle Fn-key lock |
| Fn + F1 | Mute audio | F1 behavior |
| Fn + F2 | Decrease volume | F2 behavior |
| Fn + F3 | Increase volume | F3 behavior |
| Fn + F4 | Mic Mute | F4 behavior |
| Fn + F5 | Keyboard backlight
Note: Not applicable for non-backlight keyboard.
|
F5 behavior |
| Fn + F6 | Decrease screen brightness | F6 behavior |
| Fn + F7 | Increase screen brightness | F7 behavior |
| Fn + F8 | Switch to external display | F8 behavior |
| Fn + F9 | Disable camera | F9 behavior |
| Fn + F10 | Print Screen | F10 behavior |
| Fn + F11 | Home | F11 behavior |
| Fn + F12 | End | F12 behavior |
| Fn + Right Ctrl | Emulates right click | - |
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key.
Note: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) by changing the Function Key Behavior in system setup program.
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Article Properties
Affected Product
Latitude 5420
Last Published Date
23 Apr 2024
Version
5
Article Type
How To