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> + <F2> |
| Communication Device | Toggles WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth on and off using |
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<Fn> + <F3> |
| Sleep | Puts the computer in Sleep mode. |
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<Fn> + <F4> |
| Display toggle | Switches display output between the display |
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<Fn> + <F5> |
| Display Blank | Turns off the LCD back light |
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<Fn> + <F6> |
| Touchpad toggle | Turns the touchpad on and off. |
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<Fn> + <F7> |
| Play/Pause | Toggles media between play and pause. |
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<Fn> + <F8> |
| Stop | Stops media playback. |
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<Fn> + <F9> |
| Skip Back | Skips media backward. |
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<Fn> + <F10> |
| Skip Forward | Skips media forward. |
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<Fn> + <F11> |
| Brightness Down | Decreases the screen brightness. |
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<Fn> + <F12> |
| Brightness Up | Increases the screen brightness. |
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
Volume down
Decreases the sound volume.
Volume up
Increases the sound volume.
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