Acer TravelMate 5740 Quick Manual page 8

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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> + < >
Function Description
Communication Enables / disables the computer's
communication devices.
(Communication devices may vary by
configuration.)
Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Display toggle Switches display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both.
Display off Turns the display screen backlight off
to save power. Press any key to
return.
Touchpad Turns the touchpad on and off.
toggle
Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Volume up Increases the sound volume.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness Decreases the screen brightness.
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