Special Keys - Gateway NV55S02U Quick Start Manual

Special keys

Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions.
The function of each key is clearly marked with an icon.
Icon Function
Hotkey for second
Fn
function
Help
Gateway
MyBackup
Communication
Display toggle
Screen blank
Touchpad toggle
Play/Pause
Stop
Previous
Next
Brightness down
Brightness up
Social Networking
Volume up
Volume down
Speaker toggle
Description
Activates a second function on certain keys.
E.g. press the Fn key to activate the F1 to F12 keys.
Opens the help menu.
Allows you to create backup copies of your computer;
either the entire system or only selected files and
folders. Create a regular schedule or make copies
whenever you want.
Enables/disables the computer's communication
devices.
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.
Play or pause a selected media file.
Stop playing the selected media file.
Return to the previous media file.
Jump to the next media file.
Decreases the screen brightness.
Increases the screen brightness.
Opens the Social Networks application.
- If this application is not installed, the key will start
your instant messenging application.
Increases the sound volume.
Decreases the sound volume.
Turns the speakers on and off.
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