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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21
Hotkeys
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The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's
controls like screen brightness and volume output.
Figure 1-10. Keyboard Hotkeys
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the
hockey combination.
Hot key Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F3> Communication
Enables/disables the computer’s
communication devices.
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep
Puts the computer in Sleep
mode.
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle
Switches display output
between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected)
and both.
<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank
Turns the display screen
backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle
Turns the internal touchpad on
and off.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <

>
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <

> Brightness down
Decreases the screen
brightness.
<Fn> + <

> Volume up Increases the sound volume.