eMachines Notebook Series Quick Manual page 6

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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.