XPS15z & Inspiron 5523 Keyboard Features (Function keys, Language settings and Quick launch)

This article describes keyboard features for the XPS 15z Inspiron 5223 system. Including Function keys, Language settings and quick launch.

Table of Contents:

1. Function Keys (Fn)
2. Change the keyboard language
3. Quick Launch buttons

Function Keys (Fn)

Special Function Keys
	F1 - Extend desktop.	Press < Fn >< F1 > to open the screen resolution panel to extend your desktop to an external monitor and also change the display settings.
	F2 - Wireless control Switch wireless radio(s) on/off.	Press < Fn >< F2 > to enable or disable the wireless radios(s).
	F3 - Touchpad Disable key.	Press < Fn >< F3 > to disable or enable the Touchpad.
	F4 - Decrease display brightness.	Press < Fn >< F4 > to decrease the brightness of the display.
	F5 - Increase display brightness	Press < Fn >< F5 > to increase the brightness of the display.
	F6 - Keyboard backlight	Press < Fn >< F6 > to Turn ON/OF the keyboard backlight.
Multimedia Control Keys
	F8 - Rewind or play previous track	Press < Fn >< F8 > to rewind or play previous track.
	F9 - Play or pause	Press < Fn >< F9 > to play or pause a track.
	F10 - Forward or play next track	Press < Fn >< F10 > to forward or play next track.
	F11 - Decrease volume	Press < Fn >< F11 > to decrease the volume level.
	F12 - Increase volume	Press < Fn >< F12 > to increase the volume level.
	Mute sound playback	Press the Mute key to mute or unmute the sound.
	Windows key	Press this key to launch the Start screen.
	Right click	Press this key to access the right click menu.

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Change the keyboard language

1. Launch Charms from the Desktop interface

2. Click Settings

3. Click Control Panel

4. Click Language to launch the language settings window and change the settings.

   

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Quick Launch buttons

On the Inspiron 5523/15z Quick launch buttons are located on palmrest assembly above the keyboard

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