Hot Keys; Special Key (Only For Certain Models) - Acer TravelMate 7530 Service Manual

Hot Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey
<Fn> + <F1>
<Fn> + <F2>
<Fn> + <F3>
<Fn> + <F4>
<Fn> + <F5>
<Fn> + <F6>
<Fn> + <F7>
<Fn> + <F8>
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >

Special Key (only for certain models)

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your
keyboard.
The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Press € at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-
center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Press $ at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-
center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
Chapter 1
Icon Function
Hotkey help
Acer eSettings
Management
Acer ePower
Management
Sleep
Display toggle
Screen blank
TouchPad toggle
Speaker toggle
Volume up
Volume down
Brightness up
Brightness down
Description
Displays help on hotkeys.
Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Switches display output between the display
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
Turns the display screen backlight off to save
power. Press any key to return.
Turns the internal TouchPad on and off.
Turns the speakers on and off.
Increases the sound volume.
Decreases the sound volume.
Increases the screen brightness.
Decreases the screen brightness.
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