Hotkeys - Lenovo Legion Y740-15IRH User Manual

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 access certain Windows functions or settings quickly. The functions of
hotkeys are symbolized by the icons printed on them.
Hotkey
Hotkey mode
Some hotkeys share keys with functions 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
Mutes/Unmutes the computer.
If you mute the computer and turn off your computer, the speakers remain muted when
you turn on your computer.
Decreases/Increases volume.
Enables/Disables the microphones.
Decreases/Increases the screen brightness.
Switches display devices.
Turns on/off airplane mode.
Starts the Settings app.
Enables/Disables the camera.
Enables/Disables the touchpad.
Enables/Disables the print screen function.
Note:
This hotkey is available only on Legion Y740-15 series.
Switches between insert mode and overtype mode.
Note:
This hotkey is available only on Legion Y740-17 series.
Starts Magic Y Key program.
Starts/Ends screen recording.
Note:
This function is available only when you are playing games.
You can customize the function of the two keys in Magic Y Key program.
Note:
These two keys are available only on Legion Y740-15 series.
Increases/Decreases the keyboard backlight.
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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