5
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
<Fn> + <F3>
<Fn> + <F4>
<Fn> + <F5>
<Fn> + <F6>
<Fn> + <F7>
<Fn> + <F8>
<Fn> + <F11>
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
Function
Description
Communication
Enables / disables the computer's
key
communication devices.
(Communication devices may
vary by configuration.)
Sleep
Puts the computer in Sleep
mode.
Display toggle
Switches display output between
the display screen, external
monitor (if connected) and both.
Display off
Turns the display screen
backlight off to save power. Press
any key to return.
Touchpad toggle
Turns the built-in touchpad on
and off.
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
NumLk
Turns the embedded numeric
keypad on or off (only for certain
models).
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness.
Volume up
Increases the sound volume.
Volume down
Decreases the sound volume.