Acer Aspire E1-521 - Hotkeys

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 1:3. Hotkey Combinations
Function
Key
Combination
Icon Description
Communication
Switch
<Fn> + <F3>
Enables/disables wireless connectivity of
your computer.
Sleep <Fn> + <F4> Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Display Toggle <Fn> + <F5>
Switches the display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected), and both.
Screen Blank <Fn> + <F6>
Turns the display screen backlight off to
save power. Press any key to return.
Touchpad Toggle <Fn> + <F7> Turns the touchpad on and off.
Speaker Toggle <Fn> + <F8> Turns the speaker on or off.
Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12> Turns scroll lock on or off.
Play/Pause <Fn> + <Home> Plays or pauses media file.
Stop <Fn> + <Pg Up> Stops media file.
Previous <Fn> + <Pg Dn>
Plays the previous media file in the play
sequence.
Next <Fn> + <End>
Plays the next media file in the play
sequence.
Volume Up <Fn> + Up key Increases audio volume.
Volume Down <Fn> + Down key Decreases audio volume.
Brightness Up <Fn> + Right key Increases screen brightness.
Brightness Down <Fn> + Left key Decreases screen brightness.
D2D Recovery <Alt> + <F10> Enter D2D recovery during POST