Latitude 5401: Keyboard Function Guide
Summary: This guide lists the keyboard shortcuts available and the functions that they perform on the Dell Latitude 5401 laptop.
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Symptoms
Keyboard Shortcut Key Functions
The following table is a list of combination shortcut key functions available on the Latitude 5401 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 | Switch Keyboard Backlight (Optional part - Must be purchased at point of purchase) |
| Fn + F6 | Decrease Brightness |
| Fn + F7 | Increase Brightness |
| Fn + F8 | Display Toggle (Win + P) |
| Fn + F10 | PrntScrn |
| Fn + F11 | Home |
| Fn + F12 | End |
| Fn + B | Pause or Break |
| Fn + Insert | Number Lock |
| Fn + Ctrl | Open Application Menu |
Resolution
Go to our Keyboard knowledge base for additional resources and information.
For additional articles and information, go to our Touchpad support page.
More articles and information can also be found on our Mouse support page.
Affected Products
Latitude 5401Article Properties
Article Number: 000147022
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 07 Jun 2023
Version: 6
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