Key combinations and special keys - TUXEDO Computers

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Key combinations and special keys

When ordering a TUXEDO laptop, you can choose between different country-specific keyboard layouts. If this selection is not enough for you, TUXEDO offers to have the keyboard manufactured with a special layout or even your own own unique design. No matter which variant you choose: A number of special keys and key combinations are important when you want to set up your device or use advanced functions.

Key combinations during boot process

With the following keys you access the boot process of your TUXEDO computer and open for example the BIOS/UEFI configuration. Depending on the TUXEDO model, different keys lead to the desired target. The following table lists the respective keys, with the most common in first place.

While the TUXEDO boat logo can be seen

Key(s) Function Explanation
,  Boot menu Select from which medium to boot.
, ,  BIOS/UEFI Loads the configuration of the BIOS or UEFI.
  • F2: All current devices from TUXEDO
  • ESC: InfinityBook 14 v1 and v2
  • F10: InfinityBook 13 and 15 from 2016
In the boot menu of the computer you choose from which medium you want to boot. The dialog is important if you want to boot from the TUXEDO-WebFAI-Stick for example.
In the boot menu of the computer you choose from which medium you want to boot. The dialog is important if you want to boot from the TUXEDO-WebFAI-Stick for example.
In the BIOS/UEFI you configure central functions of the computer. Normally you don't have to change anything here, the BIOS is optimally set for your device by default.
In the BIOS/UEFI you configure central functions of the computer. Normally you don’t have to change anything here, the BIOS is optimally set for your device by default.

Immediately after blanking the TUXEDO boot logo.

If more than one operating system (additional Linux distributions or Microsoft Windows) are installed on your device, select the operating system to be booted in the „Grub“ boot manager. Alternatively, start the Recovery Mode via this dialog.

Key(s) Function Explanation
Boot manager Select OS when installing multiple operating systems. Press the key only once, otherwise the system redirects you to the grub shell.
**Tip:** If you find it difficult to get the timing right to open the Grub boot manager, work around it as follows: Immediately after rebooting, first press F7 to open the boot menu. Then press Enter to confirm the default selection. Immediately after that hit ESC once to get into the boot manager with a small detour.
If there are other operating systems installed besides TUXEDO OS, such as Windows, use the Grub boot manager to select the system to boot.
If there are other operating systems installed besides TUXEDO OS, such as Windows, use the Grub boot manager to select the system to boot.

Special keys in TUXEDO OS

Within TUXEDO OS, the keyboard of your TUXEDO laptop offers a number of special keys with which you can directly control hardware-related functions of the device or reach central settings such as the volume of the playback or the brightness of the display without detours. Depending on the device, the key assignment may differ from the example shown.

You can reach the extra functions printed on the keyboard of your TUXEDO laptop by additionally holding down the <kbd>FN</kbd> key.
You can reach the extra functions printed on the keyboard of your TUXEDO laptop by additionally holding down the FN key.

TUXEDO functions

Key(s) Function Explanation
Function Toggles between the function keys and special functions.
Function Lock Fixed toggle between special and function key level.
Control Center Opens the TUXEDO Control Center..
Super/Tux key Opens the start menu. Additional function in combination with other keys.
,  Gaming-Mode Disables the super key so you don’t accidentally open the Start menu while gaming.

Hardware control

Key(s) Function Explanation
Display darker Reduces the brightness of the display.
Display brighter Increases the brightness of the display.
Touchpad Turns the touchpad under the keyboard off or on.
Display Turns the internal display of the laptop off or on.
Flight Mode Turns WLAN and Bluetooth on/off.
Standby Activates the standby mode.

Keyboard LEDs

Key(s) Function Explanation
, ,  Keyboard LED Mode Toggles between the different illumination modes/colors.
,  Keyboard-LEDs on/off Turns the keyboard backlight off/on.
,  Keyboard darker Darkens the keyboard LEDs brightness step by step.
,  Keyboard brighter Increases the brightness of the keyboard LEDs step by step.

Multimedia features

Key(s) Function Explanation
Play/Pause Pauses or starts the playback of a media file.
Back Jump to the previous track or to the beginning of the media file.
Next Skip to the next title inside a playlist.
Mute Mute or unmute the speakers.
Quieter Decreases the volume of the playback.
Louder Increases the volume of the playback.
Microphone Switches the integrated microphone on/off.

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Country Shipping Fee Free Shipping From
Albania 99,00 EUR -
Andorra 59,00 EUR -
Belarus Temporarily no delivery possible 59,00 EUR -
Belgium 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Bulgaria 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Denmark 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Estonia 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Faroe Islands 129,00 EUR -
Finland 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
France 9,99 EUR 120 EUR
Greece 22,90 EUR -
United Kingdom 9,99 EUR 120 EUR
Hong Kong 199,00 EUR -
India 199,00 EUR -
Ireland 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Island 129,00 EUR -
Italy 9,99 EUR 120 EUR
Japan 99,00 EUR -
Canada 99,00 EUR -
Croatia 34,90 EUR 500 EUR
Latvia 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Lithuania 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Luxembourg 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Macau 199,00 EUR -
Malta 34,90 EUR 500 EUR
Macedonia 59,00 EUR -
Moldova 199,00 EUR -
Monaco 19,00 EUR -
Montenegro 99,00 EUR -
Netherlands 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Norway 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Austria 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Poland 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Portugal 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Romania 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
San Marino 9,99 EUR 120 EUR
Sweden 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Switzerland 13,99 EUR 150 EUR
Serbia 34,90 EUR 500 EUR
Singapore 199,00 EUR -
Slovakia 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Slovenia 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Spain (without Canary Islands) 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Czech Republic 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Ukraine Temporarily no delivery possible 129,00 EUR -
Hungary 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
USA including Hawaii 99,00 EUR -
United Arabic Emirates 199,00 EUR -
Cyprus 34,90 EUR 500 EUR
Qatar 199,00 EUR -
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