3 Using the keyboard

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

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

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 Hibernation.

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

 

 

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