fn key

[zblaxberg]

what is the point in the fn key? what can I use it for?

 

[Cromulent]

fn + function key enables you to use the F1 to F12 keys on a laptop. If you don't press it the keys just do the function that the picture relates too (volume control and brightness are a couple if I remember correctly).

 

[siurpeeman]

if you're on a laptop, you'll see a lot of keys with subtext. for instance, the up arrow has "page" written on it, so pressing "fn" + "up arrow" will be the equivalent of pressing "page up."

 

[zblaxberg]

fn + function key enables you to use the F1 to F12 keys on a laptop. If you don't press it the keys just do the function that the picture relates too (volume control and brightness are a couple if I remember correctly).

o, ok thanks

 

[reubs]

And what's the easiest ways to set these Fn keys? As in, how do I set Fn+F1 to perform a certain task?

 

[Juggler9000]

Delete

what is the point in the fn key? what can I use it for?

Fn + Delete makes it work like the delete key on a PC. I discovered that after using my PowerBook for nearly 2 years...

 

[Cromulent]

And what's the easiest ways to set these Fn keys? As in, how do I set Fn+F1 to perform a certain task?

In the Keyboard and Mouse Preference pane.