Hot Keys
The 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 hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
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<Fn> + <F3> |
| Communication key | Enables / disables the computer's |
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| communication devices. (Communication |
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| devices may vary by configuration.) |
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<Fn> + <F4> |
| Sleep | Puts the computer in Sleep mode. |
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<Fn> + <F5> |
| Display toggle | Switches display output between the display |
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<Fn> + <F6> |
| Display Off | Turns the display screen backlight off to save |
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| power. Press any key to return. |
<Fn> + <F7> |
| Touchpad toggle | Turns the internal Touchpad on and off. |
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<Fn> + <F8> |
| Speaker toggle | Turns the speakers on and off. |
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<Fn> + <Z> |
| Brightness up | Increases the screen brightness. |
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<Fn> + <Y> |
| Brightness down | Decreases the screen brightness. |
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<Fn> + <U> |
| Volume up | Increases the sound volume. |
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<Fn> + <V> |
| Volume down | Decreases the sound volume. |
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<Fn> + <Home> |
| Play/Pause | Play or pause a selected media file. |
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<Fn> +<Pg Up> |
| Stop | Stop playing the selected media file. |
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<Fn> +<Pg Dn> |
| Previous | Return to the previous media file. |
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<Fn> + <End> |
| Next | Jump to the next media file. |
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