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Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-lHotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.
Fn-mSetup Accesses the notebook configuration utility.
Fn-nPower Management
Scheme Toggle
Switches the power management scheme used by the
computer (function available if supported by operating
system).
Fn-oSleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-pDisplay toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both the display
screen and external monitor.
Fn-qScreen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
Fn-rTouchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-sSpeaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.
Fn-wVolume up Increases the sound volume.
Fn-yVolume down Decreases the sound volume.
Fn-xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness.