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Using hotkeys, Displaying system information – HP EliteBook 2740p Tablet-PC User Manual

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Using hotkeys

Hotkeys are combinations of the

fn

key (1) and either the

esc

key (2) or one of the function keys (3).

The icons on the

f3

through

f5

, and

f8

through

f11

keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey

functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections.

Function

Hotkey

Display system information.

fn+esc

Initiate Sleep.

fn+f3

Switch the screen image.

fn+f4

Enable/disable the TouchPad.

fn+f5

Display battery information.

fn+f8

Decrease screen brightness.

fn+f9

Increase screen brightness.

fn+f10

Activate the ambient light sensor.

fn+f11

To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps:

Briefly press the

fn

key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.

– or –

Press and hold down the

fn

key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then

release both keys at the same time.

Displaying system information

Press

fn+esc

to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS

version number.

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