Acer 505 series, User Manual, Page: 34 / 132

1 Getting familiar with your computer 12
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the
computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the
BIOS setup utility.
HotKey Icon Function Description
Fn-F1 Hotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their
functions.
Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the notebook configuration
utility. See “Notebook Manager” on page
71.
Fn-F3 Power Scheme
Toggle Switches between the different Power
Management schemes.
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode, which
can be defined via the advanced section of
the Power Management Properties in the
Windows Control Panel.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both the display screen and
external monitor.
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to
save power. Press any key to return.