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.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 yourkeyboard.The Euro symbol1. Open a text editor or word processor.2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at theupper-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 sign1. Open a text editor or word processor.2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <4> key at theupper-center of the keyboard.NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.Hotkey Icon Function Description + System property Starts System Property for displaying systeminformation. + Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (onlyfor certain models) + Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between the displayscreen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to savepower. Press any key to return. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
