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HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hot Key Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F1> Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower
Management
Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer
eManager.
<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> 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 speakers on and off.
<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness
<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume.