Using hotkeys

Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3).

The icons on the f3 through f5, and f8 through f11 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections.

Function

Hotkey

 

 

Display system information.

fn+esc

 

 

Initiate Sleep.

fn+f3

 

 

Switch the screen image.

fn+f4

 

 

Enable/disable the TouchPad.

fn+f5

 

 

Display battery information.

fn+f8

 

 

Decrease screen brightness.

fn+f9

 

 

Increase screen brightness.

fn+f10

 

 

Activate the ambient light sensor.

fn+f11

 

 

To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps:

Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.

– or –

Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time.

Displaying system information

Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number.

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HP 2740P manual Using hotkeys, Displaying system information

2740P specifications

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