HP dv4-2160us manual Using keyboard hotkeys, Function, Hotkey

Using keyboard 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 f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections.

Function	Hotkey
Display system information.	fn+esc
Open Help and Support.	fn+f1
Open the Print Options window.	fn+f2
Open a Web browser.	fn+f3
Switch the screen image.	fn+f4
Initiate Sleep.	fn+f5
Initiate QuickLock.	fn+f6
Decrease screen brightness.	fn+f7
Increase screen brightness.	fn+f8
Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD.	fn+f9
Stop an audio CD or a DVD.	fn+f10

Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11

Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12

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.

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