Using the hot keys

A hot key is a combination of the fn key and either the esc key or the b key.

To use a hot key:

▲Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.

Function

Hot key

Description

 

 

 

Display system information.

fn+esc

Displays information about system hardware components and the

 

 

system BIOS version number.

 

 

 

Control the bass settings.

fn+b

Enables or disables the Beats Audio bass settings.

 

 

Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep,

 

 

controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Beats Audio is

 

 

enabled by default.

 

 

You can view and control the bass settings through the Windows

 

 

operating system. To view and control the bass properties:

 

 

Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats

 

 

Audio Control Panel.

 

 

 

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