Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen 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.
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Hot Key |
Icon |
Function |
Description |
|
Fn-F1 |
? |
Hot key help |
Displays help on hot keys. |
|
Fn-F2 |
® |
Acer eSetting |
Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. |
|
Fn-F3 |
Acer ePowerManagement |
Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. | |
|
Fn-F4 |
zz |
Sleep |
Puts the computer in Sleep mode. |
|
Fn-F5 |
Display toggle |
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. | |
|
Fn-F6 |
mm |
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. | |
|
Fn-F8 |
<!/4) |
Speaker toggle |
Turns the speakers on and off. |
|
Fn-w |
4) |
Volume up |
Increases the speaker volume. |
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Hot Key |
Icon |
Function |
Description |
|
Fn-y |
4) |
Volume down |
Decreases the speaker volume. |
|
Fn-x |
Brightness up |
Increases the screen brightness. | |
|
Fn-z |
* |
Brightness down |
Decreases the screen brightness |
The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below:
- Click on Start, Control Panel.
- Double-click on Regional and Language Options.
- Click on the Language tab and click on Details.
- Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK.
- Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol:
- Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
- Open a text editor or word processor.
- Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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