Precision 5540: Keyboard function map Guide
Summary: This article provides a guide to the keyboard shortcut functions on the Dell Precision 5540 Mobile Workstation
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Symptoms
The following guide lists the keyboard shortcuts available, and the functions they perform on the Dell Precision 5540 Mobile Workstation.
Keyboard Shortcut Key Functions
The below table is a list of combination short-cut key functions available on the Dell Precision 5540 Mobile Workstation.

Cause
| Function key combo | Result |
|---|---|
| Fn + Esc | Toggle the Fn-Key Lock |
| Fn + F1 | Toggle the Mute Audio |
| Fn + F2 | Decrease Volume |
| Fn + F3 | Increase Volume |
| Fn + F4 | Previous Chapter/Track |
| Fn + F5 | Play/Pause |
| Fn + F6 | Next Chapter/Track |
| Fn + F8 | Toggles Video Output |
| Fn + F9 | Search - Mimics Windows key + F |
| Fn + F10 | Keyboard Backlight Illumination Disabled, Dim, Bright |
| Fn + F11 | Decrease Screen Brightness |
| Fn + F12 | Increase Screen Brightness |
| Fn + PrtScr | Toggle the Wireless Radio |
| Fn + Right Ctrl | Used as Context Menu Key |
| Fn + B | Used as Pause/Break Key |
| Fn + Arrow Key (Up) | Page Up |
| Fn + Arrow Key (Down) | Page Down |
| Fn + Arrow Key (Left) | Home |
| Fn + Arrow Key (Right) | End |
Resolution
Visit our Keyboard knowledge base for additional resources and information.
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Additional articles and information can also be found on our Mouse support page.
Affected Products
Precision 5540Article Properties
Article Number: 000134653
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 29 Sep 2023
Version: 4
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