Gateway M500 Activating hotkeys, Icon, FN+F1, FN+F2, FN+F3, FN+F4, FN+F5, FN+ ↑, FN+ ↓, Hot Key, Function, Description

Chapter 2: Getting Familiar with Your Notebook

Hot Key	Function	Icon	Description
FN+F1	Hotkey help		Displays a list of the hotkeys and
			their functions.
FN+F2	Standby		Puts your notebook in
			StandbyStandby mode, which
			can be defined through the
			advanced section of the Power
			Management Properties in the
			Windows Control Panel.
FN+F3	Display toggle		Switches display output between
			the LCD panel, an external
			monitor (if connected), or both the
			LCD panel and external monitor.
FN+F4	Screen blank		Turns the LCD panel backlight off
			to save power. Press any key to
			return.
FN+F5	Speaker on/off		Turns the speakers on and off
			(mutes the sound).
FN+ ↑	Brightness up		Increases the screen brightness.
FN+ ↓	Brightness		Decreases the screen brightness.
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Activating hotkeys

When activating hotkeys, press and hold the FN key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

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