Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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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.
Num Lock
<Fn> + <F11>
Turns num lock on or off.
Scroll Lock
<Fn> + <F12>
Turns scroll lock on or off.
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.
Home
<Fn> + <Pg Up>
Goes to the start of a line.
End
<Fn> + <Pg Dn>
Goes to the end of a line.
D2D Recovery
<Alt> + <F10>
Enter D2D recovery during POST