16 Chapter 1
Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the
Fn
key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the computer’s configuration utility.
Fn-F3 Power management
scheme toggle
Switches the power management scheme used by the
computer (function available if supported by operating
system).
See “Power management” on page 25.
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
See “Power management” on page 25.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen
and external monitor.
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-↑ Volume up Increases the speaker volume.
Fn-↓ Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.
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