Acer 6492 manual Windows Keys, Hot Keys, Key Icon Description, Hot Key Icon Function Description

Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key			Icon	Description
	Windows			Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as
		key		clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches
				the Start menu. It can also be used with other
				keys to provide a variety of function:
				+ <Tab> Activates next taskbar button.
				+ <E> Opens the My Computer window
				+ <F1> Opens Help and Support.
				+ <F> Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.
				+ <R> Opens the Run dialog box.
				+ M Minimizes all windows.
				<Shift>+	+ <M> Undoes the minimize all
				windows action.
				This key has the same effect as clicking the right
		Applicat		mouse button; it opens the application’s context
	ion key			menu.

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.

Hot Key	Icon	Function	Description
<Fn>+<F1>		Hot key help	Displays help on hot keys.
<Fn>+<F2>		Acer eSetting	Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
<Fn>+<F3>		Acer	Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer
		ePowerManagement	Empowering Technology. See “Acer
			Empowering Technology” on page 19.
<Fn>+<F4>		Sleep	Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

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