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1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey
combination.
Figure 1-8. Keyboard Hotkeys
Table 1-10. Hotkeys
Hotkey 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.
<Fn> + <
▽
>
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
<Fn> +<Home> Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.