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Hotkeys

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

Hotkey

Icon

Function

Description

<Fn> + <F1>

Power Options

Display the Power Options Properties

 

 

 

dialog box.

<Fn> + <F2>

System

Display the System Properties dialog box.

 

 

Properties

 

<Fn> + <F3>

Bluetooth

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

 

 

communication

 

 

 

switch

 

<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> + <F7>

Touchpad toggle

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

<Fn> + <F8>

Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + <

>

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <

>

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <

>

Volume up

Increases the sound volume

 

 

 

(only for certain models).

<Fn> + <

>

Volume down

Decreases the sound volume

 

 

 

(only for certain models).

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Acer Pro Series manual Hotkeys, Hotkey Icon Function Description