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> + <F2>

 

Acer eSettings

Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering

 

 

 

 

Technology.

<Fn> + <F3>

 

Bluetooth

Enables/disables Bluetooth function.

<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> + <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

 

 

 

 

(only for certain models).

<Fn> + <

>

 

Volume down

Decreases the sound volume

 

 

 

 

(only for certain models).

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Acer 5738DZG, 5242, 5542G, 5738G manual Hot Keys, Fn + F2 Acer eSettings, Technology, Power. Press any key to return