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Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the
computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key
in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey
Icon
Function
Description
<Fn> + <F1>
Hotkey help
Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2>
System
Properties
Display the System Properties dialog box.
<Fn> + <F3>
Power Options
Display the Power Options Properties
dialog box.
<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
(only for certain models).
<Fn> + < >
Volume down
Decreases the sound volume
(only for certain models).
