Acer 9420 Laptop User Manual

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Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

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.

Key Icon Description

Windows key Press alone. This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows

Start button. It launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other

keys to provide a variety of functions:

+ Tab: Activates the next Taskbar button.

+ E: Opens the My Computer window.

+ F1: Opens Help and Support.

+ F: Opens the Find (All Files dialog box).

+ R: Opens the Run dialog box.

+ M: Minimizes all windows.

Shift + + M: Undoes the minimize all windows action.

Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It

opens the application’s context menu.

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn + F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.

Fn + F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer

Empowering Technology.

Fn + F3 Acer ePower

Management

Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer

Empowering Technology.

Fn + F4 Sleep Leads the computer to Sleep mode.

Fn + F5 Display toggle Switches the display output between the display

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

Fn + F6 Screen blank Turns off the display screen backlight to save

power. Press any key to return.

<Fn>

Key Description

< > + <Tab>:

< > + <E>:

< > + <F1>:

< > + <F>:

+ <R>:

< > + <M>:

<Shift> + < > + <M>: