Use the keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are keys or combinations of keys that provide a quick way to perform particular functions. They help you work more efficiently.

The following tables introduce the functions of keyboard shortcuts.

FnLock and function keys

Key / Key combination Function description
Fn+FnLock

Switch between the special and standard functions of the function keys (F1–F12).

Function keys provide two sets of functions: special function and standard function. Icons on the key denote the special function, such as Mute / Unmute (Speakers). and Decrease volume.. Characters on the key denote the standard function, such as F1 and F2.

LED indicator on Esc key indicates which function of the function keys is enabled:
  • When the indicator is off, the special function is enabled.

  • When the indicator is on, the standard function is enabled.

Mute / Unmute (Speakers). Mute / Unmute (Speakers).
Decrease volume. Decrease volume.
Increase volume. Increase volume.
Enable / Disable the microphone. Enable / Disable the microphone.
Decrease screen brightness. Decrease screen brightness.
Increase screen brightness. Increase screen brightness.
Select and set up display devices. Select and set up display devices.
Enable / Disable Airplane mode. Enable / Disable Airplane mode.
Print screen. Print screen.
Open Snipping Tool. Open Snipping Tool.
Open Microsoft Phone Link. Open Microsoft® Phone Link.
Customize the function of this key on the Vantage app. Customize the function of this key on the Vantage app.

Other general keyboard shortcuts

Key combination Function description
Launch Copilot in Windows or launch Windows Search.
  • Launch Copilot in Windows.

  • Launch Windows Search.

Note: The function varies by countries or regions.
Fn+Open the context menu of the current active app. Open the context menu of the current active app.
Fn+Adjust the keyboard backlight. Adjust the keyboard backlight.
Fn+Go to beginning. Go to beginning.
Fn+Go to end. Go to end.
Fn+Tab Open Magnifier.
Note: Press the Windows logo key + Esc to turn it off.
Fn+4 Enter sleep mode.
Fn+B Break operation.
Fn+G Enable / Disable the tapping gesture to launch TrackPoint Quick Menu.
Fn+K Scroll contents.
Fn+P Pause operation.
Fn+S Send system request.
Fn+N Open system information Window.

* for selected models

You can customize keyboard settings in Vantage app. To customize detailed settings, open the Vantage app, and then click Device > Input & Accessories.

For more keyboard shortcuts, go to https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/windows-support.