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 hotkey combination.

Table 1-11. Keyboard Hotkeys

Hot key

Icon

Function

Description

<Fn> + <F3>

 

Communication switch

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>

 

Screen blank

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.

 

 

 

 

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522 specifications

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