Hot Keys

The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness, volume output.

To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

Hot Key

Icon

Function

Description

Fn-F1

 

Hot key help

Displays help on hot keys.

Fn-F2

 

System Property

Displays the System Property.

Fn-F3

 

Power Options

Display the Power Options Properties used by the

 

 

 

computer (function available if supported by operating

 

 

 

system).

 

 

 

See “Power management” on page 25.

Fn-F4

 

Sleep

Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

 

 

 

See “Power management” on page 25.

Fn-F5

 

Display toggle

Switches display output between the display screen,

 

 

 

external monitor (if connected) and both the display

 

 

 

screen and external monitor.

Fn-F6

 

Screen blank

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.

 

 

 

Press any key to return.

Fn-F7

 

Touchpad toggle

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Fn-F8

 

Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers on and off.

Fn-w

 

Volume up

Increases the speaker volume.

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Acer 650 manual Hot Keys, Icon Function Description