Keyboard
Hotkeys
Hotkey Quick Reference
A hotkey is a preset combination of the fn key with either the esc key or one of the function keys.
The icons on the function keys, f1 through f12, represent their hotkey functions. Hotkey functions are summarized in the following table.
You can display a similar summary of hotkey functions on your screen. For instructions, refer to “Displaying Hotkey Information,” later in this chapter.
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Opens Help and Support Center. | fn+f1 |
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Opens print window. | fn+f2 |
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Opens default Internet browser. | fn+f3 |
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Switches the image among displays. | fn+f4 |
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Initiates standby. | fn+f5 |
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Initiates QuickLock. | fn+f6 |
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Decreases screen brightness. | fn+f7 |
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Increases screen brightness. | fn+f8 |
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Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD or DVD. | fn+f9 |
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Stops an audio CD or DVD. | fn+f10 |
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Plays the previous track or chapter on an audio CD or DVD. | fn+f11 |
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Plays the next track or chapter on an audio CD or DVD. | fn+f12 |
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Displays system information.* | fn+esc |
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*To clear the system information display, press esc. |
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