Latitude 5501: Keyboard Function guide
Summary: This guide lists the keyboard shortcuts available and the functions they perform on the Dell Latitude 5501 notebook.
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Symptoms
The following guide lists the keyboard shortcuts available and the functions they perform on the Dell Latitude 5501 Notebook.
Keyboard Shortcut Key Functions
The below table is a list of combination short-cut key functions available on the Latitude 5501 Notebook.

Cause
| Function key combo | Result |
|---|---|
| Fn + Esc | Fn Toggle |
| Fn + F1 | Mute Audio |
| Fn + F2 | Volume Down |
| Fn + F3 | Volume Up |
| Fn + F4 | Mute Microphone |
| Fn + F5 | Toggle Keyboard Backlight (Optional part, needs purchased with system at point of order) |
| Fn + F6 | Decrease Brightness |
| Fn + F7 | Increase Brightness |
| Fn + F8 | Display Toggle (Win + P) |
| Fn + F10 | PrtScr |
| Fn + F11 | Home |
| Fn + F12 | End |
| Fn + B | Pause/Break |
| Fn + R | System Request |
| Fn + Ctrl | Open Application Menu |
Resolution
Visit our Keyboard knowledge base for additional resources and information.
For additional articles and information visit our Touchpad support page.
Additional articles and information can also be found on our Mouse support page.
Affected Products
Latitude 5501Article Properties
Article Number: 000135584
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 29 Sep 2023
Version: 4
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