Hotkeys (only for certain models)
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> + <F1>
<Fn> + <F2>
<Fn> + <F3>
<Fn> + <F4>
<Fn> + <F5>
<Fn> + <F6>
<Fn> + <F7>
<Fn> + <F8>
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
Function
Description
Hotkey help
Displays help on hotkeys.
System
•
information
•
Power settings
•
•
Sleep
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Display toggle
Switches display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both.
Screen blank
Turns the display screen backlight 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.
Starts System Property for
displaying system information.
(Windows only)
Starts KDE's KInfoCenter for
displaying system information.
(Linux only)
Starts Power Options for power
management. (Windows only)
Starts KDE's Control Module for
power management. (Linux only)
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