Using the keyboard - 33
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
> + <
F3
>
Airplane mode
Turns on / off the computer's
network devices.
(Network devices vary by
configuration.)
<
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
>
Display off
Turns the display screen
backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
<
Fn
> + <
F7
>
Touchpad toggle
Turns the built-in touchpad on
and off.
<
Fn
> + <
F8
>
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.