32English HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of thecomputer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keyin the hotkey combination.Hotkey Icon Function Description + Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. + Acer eSettingsManagementLaunches Acer eSettings in AcerEmpowering Technology. See "AcerEmpowering Technology" on page1. + Acer ePowerManagementLaunches Acer ePower Managementin Acer Empowering Technology.See "Acer Empowering Technology"on page 1. + Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between thedisplay screen, external monitor (ifconnected) and both. + Screen blank Turns the display screen backlightoff to save power. Press any key toreturn. + Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on andoff. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + <↑> Volume up Increases the sound volume. + <↓> Volume down Decreases the sound volume.