Chapter 1 15Hot KeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screenbrightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.Hotkey Icon Function Description + Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. + Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer EmpoweringTechnology. + Acer ePowerManagementLaunches Acer ePower Management in AcerEmpowering Technology. + Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between the displayscreen, external monitor (if connected) andboth. + Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to savepower. Press any key to return. + Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + <↑> Volume up Increases the sound volume. + <↓> Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + <→> Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + <←> Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
