Chapter 1 15Hot KeysThe computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screencontrast and brightness, 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 Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the notebook’s configuration utility.Fn-F3 Power ManagementScheme ToggleSwitches the power management scheme used by thecomputer (function available if supported by operatingsystem).Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode, which can bedefined via the advanced section of the PowerManagement Properties in the Windows ControlPanel.Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,external monitor (if connected) and both the displayscreen 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.When you connect an external PS/2 mouse, thecomputer automatically disables the touchpad.Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.Fn-up Volume up Increases the speaker volume.Fn-down Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.Fn-→ Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
