System Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, Bluetooth and WiFi.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey | Icon | Function | Remarks |
Fn + F2 |
| System property | Starts System Property for displaying system |
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| information. |
Fn + F4 |
| Sleep | Puts the computer in Sleep mode. |
<Fn> + <F5> |
| Display toggle | Switches display output between the display |
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| screen, external monitor (if connected) and |
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| both. |
<Fn> + <F6> |
| Screen blank | Turns the display screen backlight off to save |
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| power. Press any key to return. |
<Fn> + <F8> |
| Speaker toggle | Turns the speakers on and off. |
<Fn> + <F9> |
| Keyboard backlight | Turns the keyboard backlight on or off. |
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| toggle |
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<Fn> + < > |
| Brightness up | Increases the screen brightness. |
<Fn> + < >
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness.
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