Hot Keys
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> + <F1> |
| Power management | Launch Windows power management. | |
<Fn> + <F2> |
| System Properties | Display the System Properties dialog box. | |
<Fn> + <F3> |
| Bluetooth | Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. | |
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<Fn> + <F4> |
| Sleep | Puts the computer in Sleep mode. | |
<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. |
<Fn> + <F7> |
| Touchpad toggle | Turns the internal touchpad on and off. | |
<Fn> + <F8> |
| Speaker toggle | Turns the speakers on and off. | |
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| Brightness up | Increases the screen brightness. |
<Fn> + < | > |
| Brightness down | Decreases the screen brightness. |
<Fn> + < | > |
| Volume up | Increases the sound volume. |
<Fn> + <
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Volume down
Decreases the sound volume.
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