Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21
Hotkeys 0
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
hockey combination.
Hot key Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F3> Communication 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 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.