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
<Fn> + <F3>
<Fn> + <F4>
<Fn> + <F5>
<Fn> + <F6>
<Fn> + <F7>
<Fn> + <F8>
<Fn> + <F11>
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
Function
Description
Communication
Enables / disables the
key
computer's communication
devices. (Communication
devices may vary by
configuration.)
Sleep
Puts the computer in Sleep
mode.
Display toggle
Switches display output
between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected)
and both.
Display off
Turns the display screen
backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
Touchpad
Turns the built-in touchpad on
toggle
and off.
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
NumLk
Turns the embedded numeric
keypad on or off (only for
certain models).
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness
Decreases the screen
down
brightness.
Volume up
Increases the sound volume.
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