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Hot keys – Acer 3000 User Manual

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Chapter 1

Hot Keys

Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling
various functions.

To activate hot keys, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in the combination. Finally, release
both keys.

Hot Key

Icon

Function

Description

Fn-F1

Hot key help

Displays help on hot keys.

Fn-F2

Setup

Accesses the computer’s configuration utility.

Fn-F3

Power management
scheme toggle

Switches the power management scheme used by the
computer (function available if supported by operating
system).

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 the display
screen and external monitor.

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-w

Volume up

Increases the speaker volume.