Acer 1820PT - Manual (Page 22)

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Hot Keys
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 key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
+ Power management Launch Windows power management.
+ System Properties Display the System Properties dialog box.
+ Bluetooth
communication switch Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
+ Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
+ Display toggle Switches display output between the display
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
+ Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save
power. Press any key to return.
+ Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
+ Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
+ < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
+ < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
+ < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.
+ < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume.