Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the
computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key
in the hotkey combination.
3 Power button /
indicator
Turns the computer on and off. Indicates
the computer's power status.
4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
6 Click buttons
(left and right)
The left and right buttons function like
the left and right mouse buttons.
7 NumLk indicator Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock indicator Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
8
P
Acer PowerSmart
button
Puts your computer into power-saving
mode (configuration may vary by model).
P key Programmable key (configuration may
vary by model).
9 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
10 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F3> Communication Enables/disables the computer’s
communication devices.
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between
the display screen, external
monitor (if connected) and both.
<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight
off to save power. Press any key to
return.
# Icon Item Description