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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.
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<Fn> + <F1> | Hotkey help | Displays help on hotkeys. | ||
<Fn> + <F2> | System | • | Starts System Property for | |
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| displaying system information. |
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| • | Starts KDE's KInfoCenter for |
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| displaying system information. |
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<Fn> + <F3> | Power settings | • | Starts Power Options for power | |
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| • | Starts KDE's Control Module for |
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<Fn> + <F4> | Sleep | Puts the computer in Sleep mode. | ||
<Fn> + <F5> | Display toggle | Switches display output between the | ||
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<Fn> + <F6> | Screen blank | Turns the display screen backlight off | ||
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| to save power. Press any key to | |
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| return. | |
<Fn> + <F7> | Touchpad | Turns the internal touchpad on and | ||
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| toggle | off. |
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<Fn> + <F8> | Speaker toggle | Turns the speakers on and off. | ||
<Fn> + < | > | Brightness up | Increases the screen brightness. | |
<Fn> + < | > | Brightness | Decreases the screen brightness. | |
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<Fn> + < | > | Volume up | Increases the sound volume. | |
<Fn> + < | > | Volume down | Decreases the sound volume. | |