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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.
4 Power button /
indicator
Turns the computer on and off. /
Indicates the computer's power status.
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
7 Click buttons (left
and right)
The left and right buttons function like
the left and right mouse buttons.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
10 Communication
key
Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G
functions.
Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for
three-step data backup.
Acer PowerSmart
key
Puts your computer into power-saving
mode.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is
active.
11 Eject button Presses to eject the optical disk from the
drive.
12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F2> System
property
Starts System Property for displaying
system information.
<Fn> + <F3> Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth
function. (only for certain models)
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
# Icon Item Description