Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-14
Hotkeys
Hotkeys or function key combinations can be used to access computer control functions such as
screen brightness, volume, and multimedia playback controls.
Table 1-9. Hotkey Combinations
Function Key Combination Icon Description
Sleep <F1> Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Communication
Switch
<F2>
Enables/disables wireless connectivity of
your computer.
Brightness Down <F3> Decreases screen brightness.
Brightness Up <F4> Increases screen brightness.
Display Toggle <F5>
Switches the display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected), and both.
Screen Blank <F6>
Turns the display screen backlight off to
save power. Press any key to return.
Touchpad Toggle <F7> Turns the touchpad on and off.
Speaker Toggle <F9> Turns the speaker on or off.
Volume Down <F10> Decreases audio volume.
Volume Up <F11> Increases audio volume.
Scroll Lock <F12> Turns scroll lock on or off.
Previous <Fn> + Left key
Plays the previous media file in the play
sequence.
Next <Fn> + Right key
Plays the next media file in the play
sequence.
Play/Pause <Fn> + Up key Plays or pauses media file.
Stop <Fn> + Down key Stops media file playback.