Acer 4253G manual Keyboard Hotkeys

Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.

Figure 1-9. Keyboard Hotkeys

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hockey combination.

Hot key	Icon	Function	Description
<Fn> + <F3>		Communication	Enables/disables the computer’s
			communication devices.
			(Communication devices may
			vary by configuration.)
<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.
<Fn> + <F6>		Display off	Turns the display screen
			backlight off to save power. Press
			any key to return.
<Fn> + <F7>		Touchpad toggle	Turns the touchpad on and off.
<Fn> + <F8>		Speaker toggle	Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <Z>		Brightness up	Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <Y >		Brightness down	Decreases the screen brightness.

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