
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Hotkeys
Hotkeys or function key combinations can be used to access computer control functions such as
screen brightness, volume, and multimedia playback controls.
Table 1:3. Hotkey Combinations
Function
Key
Combination
Icon
Description
Communication
Switch
<F3>
Enables/disables wireless connectivity of
your computer.
Display Toggle
<F4>
Switches the display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected), and both.
Screen Blank
<F5>
Turns the display screen backlight off to
save power. Press any key to return.
Touchpad Toggle
<F6>
Turns the touchpad on and off.
Brightness Up
<F12>
Increases screen brightness.
Brightness Down
<F11>
Decreases screen brightness.
Play/Pause
<F7>
Plays or pauses media file.
Stop
<F8>
Stops media file.
Previous
<F9>
Plays the previous media file in the play
sequence.
Next
<F10>
Plays the next media file in the play
sequence.
D2D Recovery
<Alt> + <F10>
Enter D2D recovery during POST