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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Acer 1800 manual Function Keys, Hot Key Function Description