Hot keys, Special keys – Acer 5510 User Manual

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Chapter 1

Hot Keys

The computer employs hot keys 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 key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

Special Keys

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

Hot Key

Function

Description

Fn-F1

Hot key help

Displays help on hot keys.

Fn-F2

Acer eSetting

Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager
set by the Acer Empowering Key.

Fn-F3

Acer ePowerManagement

Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer
eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key.

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 sound volume.

Fn+y

Volume down

Decreases the sound volume.

Fn+x

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

Fn+z

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.

Hot key

Icon

Function

Description