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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 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
5Acer Bio-
Protection
fingerprint reader
The center button serves as the Acer Bio-
Protection fingerprint reader, supporting
Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA) computer
protection, Acer FingerLaunch.
6 Click buttons
(left and right)
The left and right buttons function like
the left and right mouse buttons.
7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
8 Power switch Turns the computer on and off.
9 Communication
indicator
Indicates the computer’s wireless
connectivity device status.
P
Acer PowerSmart
key
Puts your computer into power-saving
mode (configuration may vary by model).
P key Programmable key (configuration may
vary by model).
10 Optical drive eject
button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F3> Communication Enables / disables the computer’s
communication devices.
(Communication devices may vary by
configuration.)
<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.
# Icon Item Description
