14 Chapter 1
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F2> Communication Device
On/Off
Toggles WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth on and off using
a pop-up window.
<Fn> + <F3> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F4> Display toggle Switches display output between the display
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
<Fn> + <F5> Display Blank Turns off the LCD back light
<Fn> + <F6> Touchpad toggle Turns the touchpad on and off.
<Fn> + <F7> Play/Pause Toggles media between play and pause.
<Fn> + <F8> Stop Stops media playback.
<Fn> + <F9> Skip Back Skips media backward.
<Fn> + <F10> Skip Forward Skips media forward.
<Fn> + <F11> Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <F12> Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness.
Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Volume up Increases the sound volume.