Chapter 1 17Hot KeysThe computer employs hot keys 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 hot key combination.Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionFn+F1 Hot Key Help Menu This key will cause a help message to appear on thedisplay device that describes the definition and functionalityof the unit hot keys. It is preferred to have the key activate agraphical display.Fn+F2 Launch Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in the eManager set bythe Acer Empowering KeyFn+F3 AcerePowerManagementLaunches the Acer ePowerManagement in theeManager set by the Acer Empowering KeyFn+F4 SleepButton in ACPImodeIn ACPI mode, the OS provides two buttons for sleepfunction. One is the Power On button and the other is theSleep Button. °Fn+F4° is assigned as the Sleep button inACPI mode. User can set the action of the Sleep Button onthe Power Management property.Fn+F5 Launch Display ModeMenu (DMM)Follow DMM Specification except in OS other than 32-bitWindowsFn+F6 Display blank (backlightoff)This key will cause the LCD back light to be turned off. Thisprovides both a quick security feature and some powersavings. The LCD back light can also be turned off via anAPM timer. The LCD back light will be turned on againwhen any of the following events occur :1. Any key pressed2. Pointing device movementHot key Icon Function Description"Acer eManager" on page 19"Acer eManager" on page 19Hot key Icon Function Description"Acer eManager" on page 19"Acer eManager" on page 19Hot key Icon Function Description"Acer eManager" on page 19"Acer eManager" on page 19Hot key Icon Function Description"Acer eManager" on page 19"Acer eManager" on page 19Hot key Icon Function Description"Acer eManager" on page 19"Acer eManager" on page 19Hot key Icon Function Description"Acer eManager" on page 19"Acer eManager" on page 19Hot key Icon Function Description"Acer eManager" on page 19"Acer eManager" on page 19Hot key Icon Function Description"Acer eManager" on page 19"Acer eManager" on page 19