Using the keyboard
Using hotkeys
Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3).
The icons on the f3, f4, and f8 through f10 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections.
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Display system information. | fn+esc |
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Initiate Standby. | fn+f3 |
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Switch the image. | fn+f4 |
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Display battery information | fn+f8 |
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Decrease screen brightness. | fn+f9 |
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Increase screen brightness. | fn+f10 |
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To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps:
●Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.
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●Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time.
Displaying system information (fn+esc)
Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number.
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