Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hot Key | Icon | Function | Description |
<Fn>+<F1> |
| Hot key help | Displays help on hot keys. |
<Fn>+<F2> |
| Acer eSettings | Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. |
<Fn>+<F3> |
| Acer ePower | Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer |
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<Fn>+<F4> |
| Sleep | Puts the computer in Sleep mode. |
<Fn>+<F5> |
| Display toggle | Switches display output between the display screen, |
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<Fn>+<F6> |
| Screen blank | Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. |
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<Fn>+<F7> |
| Touchpad toggle | Turns the internal touchpad on and off. |
<Fn>+<F8> |
| Speaker toggle | Turns the speakers on and off. |
| Brightness up | Increases the screen brightness. | |
<Fn>+<z> |
| Brightness down | Decreases the screen brightness |
<Fn>+<Home |
| Play/Pause | Plays or pauses the media. |
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<Fn>+<Pg |
| Stop | Stops the media playing. |
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