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 hockey combination.
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<Fn> + <F3> |
| Communication | Enables/disables the computer’s |
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| communication devices. |
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<Fn> + <F4> |
| Sleep | Puts the computer in Sleep |
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| mode. |
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<Fn> + <F5> |
| Display toggle | Switches display output |
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| between the display screen, |
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| external monitor (if connected) |
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| and both. |
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<Fn> + <F6> |
| Display off | Turns the display screen |
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| backlight off to save power. |
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| Press any key to return. |
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<Fn> + <F7> |
| Touchpad toggle | Turns the touchpad on and off. |
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<Fn> + <F8> |
| Speaker toggle | Turns the speakers on and off. |
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<Fn> + <> |
| Brightness up | Increases the screen brightness. |
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<Fn> + <> |
| Brightness down | Decreases the screen |
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| brightness. |
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations |
