1-26 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsHot Keys 0The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer'scontrols like screen brightness and volume output.Figure 1-10. Keyboard Hot KeysTo activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hockeycombination.Table 1-11. Keyboard Hot KeysHot key Icon Function Description + Communication switch Enables/disables the computer’scommunication devices.(Communication devices mayvary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in Sleepmode. + Display toggle Switches display output betweenthe display screen, externalmonitor (if connected) and both. + Screen blank Turns the display screenbacklight off to save power. Pressany key to return. + Touchpad toggle Turns the touchpad 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.