Acer TravelMate Timeline 8481T Quick Manual page 6

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Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of
the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the
other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon
<Fn> +
<F3>
<Fn> +
<F4>
<Fn> +
<F5>
<Fn> +
<F6>
<Fn> +
<F7>
<Fn> +
<F8>
<Fn> +
< >
<Fn> +
< >
<Fn> +
< >
<Fn> +
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Function Description
Enables/disables the computer's
Communication
communication devices.
Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Switches display output between
Display toggle the display screen, external monitor
(if connected) and both.
Turns the display screen backlight
Screen blank off to save power. Press any key to
return.
Touchpad Turns the internal touchpad on and
toggle off.
Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness
Decreases the screen brightness.
down
Volume up Increases the sound volume.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.