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Hot Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.

To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Special Key (only for certain models)

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your
keyboard.

The Euro symbol

1.

Open a text editor or word processor.

2.

Press at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <5> key at the upper-
center of the keyboard.

NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1.

Open a text editor or word processor.

2.

Press $at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <4> key at the upper-
center of the keyboard.

NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

Hotkey

Icon

Function

Description

+

Hotkey help

Displays help on hotkeys.

+

Acer eSettings
Management

Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.

+

Acer ePower
Management

Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.

+

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.

+

Touch Pad toggle

Turns the internal Touch Pad on and off.

+

Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers on and off.

+ <

Z>

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

+ <

Y>

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.