Interact With Your Computer; Keyboard Hotkeys - Lenovo 7IAH1 User Manual

Interact with your computer

Keyboard hotkeys

Some keys on the keyboard are printed with icons. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone
or in combination with the Fn key to open certain apps or change certain settings quickly. The functions of
the hotkeys are symbolized by the icons printed on them.
Hotkey
Hotkey mode
Some hotkeys share keys with function keys (F1 to F12). The hotkey mode is a UEFI/BIOS setting that
changes how hotkeys (or function keys) are used.
Hotkey mode setting
Disabled
Enabled
Function
Mute/Unmute sound.
Decrease/Increase system volume.
Mute/Unmute the microphone.
Increase/Decrease screen brightness.
Switch display devices.
Turn airplane mode on and off.
Open the Windows Settings app.
Lock the screen.
Display thumbnails of all open apps.
Open the Windows Calculator app.
Display an app launcher for quick access to Lenovo apps and services.
Note: For some models, you may need to connect to the Internet and complete
system update for this function to take effect.
Open the Windows snipping tool.
Play or pause playback of media.
Stop playback of media.
Go to the previous media file in the playlist or folder.
Go the next media file in the playlist or folder.
Turn on/off or adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight.
Note: This hotkey must be used with the Fn key.
How to use hotkeys
Hold down the Fn key and press one
of the hotkeys.
Press the hotkeys directly.
How to use function keys
Press the function keys directly.
Hold down the Fn key and press one
of the function keys.
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