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> + <F2>
<Fn> + <F3>
<Fn> + <F4>
<Fn> + <F5>
<Fn> + <F6>
<Fn> + <F7>
<Fn> + <F8>
<Fn> + <F9>
<Fn> + <F10>
<Fn> + <F11>
<Fn> + <F12>
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Icon
Function
Communication Device
On/Off
Sleep
Display toggle
Display Blank
Touchpad toggle
Play/Pause
Stop
Skip Back
Skip Forward
Brightness Down
Brightness Up
Speaker toggle
Volume down
Volume up
Description
Toggles WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth on and off using
a pop-up window.
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Switches display output between the display
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
Turns off the LCD back light
Turns the touchpad on and off.
Toggles media between play and pause.
Stops media playback.
Skips media backward.
Skips media forward.
Decreases the screen brightness.
Increases the screen brightness.
Turns the speakers on and off.
Decreases the sound volume.
Increases the sound volume.
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