12 - Using the keyboard
U
SING
THE
KEYBOARD
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad,
separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most
of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the
Fn
key before pressing the
other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey
Icon
Function
Description
Fn
Hotkey for
second
function
Activates a second function on
certain keys.
E.g. press the Fn key to activate
the F1 to F12 keys.
Fn
+
Q
Airplane mode
Enables/disables the computer’s
communication devices.
Fn
+
W
Sleep
Puts the computer in Sleep
mode.
Fn
+
E
Display toggle
Switches display output between
the display screen, external
monitor (if connected) and both.
Fn
+
R
Screen blank
Turns the display screen
backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
Fn
+
T
Touchpad
toggle
Turns the internal touchpad on
and off.
Fn
+
Y
Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn
+
U
Keyboard
backlight
toggle
Turns the keyboard backlight on
and off.
Fn
+ ]
PauseBr
Pause / Break Sends a Break Command.
Fn
+\
Insert
Insert
Turns Insert on or off.
Fn
+
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
