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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