Function Keys - Acer Aspire 1800 Service Manual

Function Keys

Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling
various functions.
To use a hot key, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in combination. Finally, release
both keys.
Your computer provides the following hot keys:
Hot Key
Fn+F1 Hot key help
Fn+F2 Setup
Fn+F3 Power management scheme
toggle
Fn F1
Fn+F4 Sleep
Fn+F5 Display toggle
Fn+F6 Screen blank
Fn+F7 Touchpad toggle
Fn+F8 Speaker toggle
Fn+Sub- Sub-woofer
woofer key
Fn+w Volume up
Fn+y Volume down
Fn+x Brightness up
Fn+z Brightness down
NOTE: When activating hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey
combination.
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Function Description
Displays help on hot keys
Access the computer's configuration utility.
Switches the power management scheme used by
the computer (function available if supported by
operating system).
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor ( if connected) and both the display
screen and external monitor.
Turns the display screen backlight
off to save power. Press any key to return.
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Turns the speaker on and off.
Turns the sub woofer on and off
Increases the speaker volume.
Decreases the speaker volume.
Increases the screen brightness.
Decreases the screen brightness.
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