Chapter 1 15Hot KeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screenbrightness, 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.Key Icon DescriptionWindows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect asclicking on the Windows Start button; it launches theStart menu. It can also be used with other keys toprovide a variety of function:+ Activates next taskbar button.+ Opens the My Computer window+ Opens Help and Support.+ Opens the Search: All Files dialog box.+ Opens the Run dialog box.+ Minimizes all windows.+ + Undoes the minimize all windowsaction.Application keyThis key has the same effect as clicking the rightmouse button; it opens the application’s contextmenu.Hot Key Icon Function Description+ Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.+ Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.+ Acer ePowerManagementLaunches the Acer ePower Management in AcerEmpowering Technology. See “Acer EmpoweringTechnology” on page 18.+ Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.