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Hotkeys

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 hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Note: On models shipped with Windows VistaStarter Edition, Fn-F2 launches System Properties and Fn-F3 launches Power Options.

Hotkey

Icon

Function

Description

<Fn> + <F1>

 

 

Hotkey help

Displays help on hotkeys.

 

 

 

 

 

<Fn> + <F2>

 

 

Acer eSettings

Launches Acer eSettings in Acer

 

 

 

 

Empowering Technology. See

 

 

 

 

"Acer Empowering

 

 

 

 

Technology" on page 1.

 

 

 

 

 

<Fn> + <F3>

 

 

Acer ePower

Launches Acer ePower

 

 

 

Management

Management in Acer

 

 

 

 

Empowering Technology. See

 

 

 

 

"Acer Empowering

 

 

 

 

Technology" on page 1.

 

 

 

 

 

<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.

 

 

 

 

 

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Acer 5200 Series, 5510Z Series, 5510 Series manual Hotkeys