Basics
Hot key functions
Key/Icon
Description
• S ettings: Launch the Settings application.
F1
F2
• S creen brightness control: Adjust the
brightness level.
F3
• L CD/External monitor: Switch between the
LCD and an external display device when an
F4
external display device is connected to the
computer.
• T ouchpad: Turn on or off the touchpad
F5
function.
F6
• M ute: Mute or unmute the audio.
F7
• V olume Control: Adjust the volume level.
F8
Key/Icon
Description
F9
• T urn the LCD on or off.
• H ide the screen or window by decreasing the
F10
brightness of the display.
• T urn off the camera and sound recorder
F11
to prevent unauthorized access and illegal
recording.
• W i-Fi: Open the Settings charm → Network
F12
option. Turn a Wi-Fi network on or off.
• R ight-click: Perform the right-click function.
Fn +
• O pen the app commands of the selected
application on the Start screen.
If the hot keys do not work properly, install the Settings
application.
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