Acer 4552G, 4252 manual Hot Keys, Hotkey Icon Function Description

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.

Hotkey	Icon	Function	Description
<Fn> + <F3>		Communication key	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 internal 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.
<Fn> + <U>		Volume up	Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <V>		Volume down	Decreases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <Home>		Play/Pause	Play or pause a selected media file.
<Fn> +<Pg Up>		Stop	Stop playing the selected media file.
<Fn> +<Pg Dn>		Previous	Return to the previous media file.
<Fn> + <End>		Next	Jump to the next media file.

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