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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> + <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 properties Starts System Properties for
displaying system information.
Power options
Starts Power Options for power
management.
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 toggle
Turns the touchpad on and off.
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 down
Decreases the screen brightness.