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.
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<Fn> + <F4> |
| Sleep | Puts the computer in Sleep mode. | |
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<Fn> + <F5> |
| Display toggle | Switches display output between the display | |
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<Fn> + <F6> |
| Screen blank | Turns the display screen backlight off to save | |
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| power. Press any key to return. |
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<Fn> + <F8> |
| Speaker toggle | Turns the speakers on and off. | |
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<Fn> + < | > |
| Volume up | Increases the sound volume. |
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<Fn> + < | > |
| Volume down | Decreases the sound volume. |
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| Brightness up | Increases the screen brightness. |
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<Fn> + < | > |
| Brightness down | Decreases the screen brightness. |
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