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Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.

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

Hotkey

Icon

Function

Description

<Fn> + <F2>

System

Starts System Property for displaying

 

 

property

system information.

<Fn> + <F3>

Bluetooth

Enables/disables the Bluetooth

 

 

 

function. (only for certain models)

<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.

<Fn> + <F6>

Screen blank

Turns the display screen backlight off

 

 

 

to save power. Press any key to

 

 

 

return.

<Fn> + <F8>

Speaker

Turns the speakers on and off.

 

 

toggle

 

<Fn> + <

>

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <

>

Brightness

Decreases the screen brightness.

 

 

down

 

<Fn> + <

>

Volume up

Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <

>

Volume down

Decreases the sound volume.

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Acer 8331 Series, 8371 Series manual Hotkeys, Fn + F5