7
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 Function Description
<Fn> + <F3> Communication
Enables/disables the computer’s
communication devices.
<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.
<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> + < >
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < >
Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < >
Volume up Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + < >
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <Home> Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.
<Fn> + <Pg Up>Stop
Stop playing the selected media
file.
<Fn> + <Pg Dn> Previous Return to the previous media file.
<Fn> + <End> Next Jump to the next media file.
