Acer 1800 manual Function Keys, Hot Key Function Description

Function Keys

Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions.

To use a hot key, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in combination. Finally, release both keys.

Your computer provides the following hot keys:

Hot Key	Function	Description
Fn+F1	Hot key help	Displays help on hot keys
Fn+F2	Setup	Access the computer’s configuration utility.
Fn+F3	Power management scheme	Switches the power management scheme used by
	toggle	the computer (function available if supported by
		operating system).
Fn+F4	Sleep	Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn+F5	Display toggle	Switches display output between the display screen,
		external monitor ( if connected) and both the display
		screen and external monitor.
Fn+F6	Screen blank	Turns the display screen backlight
		off to save power. Press any key to return.
Fn+F7	Touchpad toggle	Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn+F8	Speaker toggle	Turns the speaker on and off.
Fn+Sub-	Sub-woofer	Turns the sub woofer on and off
woofer key
Fn+w	Volume up	Increases the speaker volume.
Fn+y	Volume down	Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn+x	Brightness up	Increases the screen brightness.
Fn+z	Brightness down	Decreases the screen brightness.

NOTE: When activating hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

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