Getting to know your computer -
7
Hotkeys
The computer uses hotkeys (key combinations) to access Num Lock,
function keys and navigation commands.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the
Fn
key (bottom left) before
pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Display toggle
Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both.
Screen blank
Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
Touchpad toggle
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Play/Pause
Play or pause a selected media file.
Stop
Stop playing the selected media file.
Previous
Return to the previous media file.
Next
Jump to the next media file.
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness.
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
Social Networking
Opens the Social Networks application.
- If this application is not installed, the key will start
your instant messenging application.
Volume up
Increases the sound volume.
Volume down
Decreases the sound volume.
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
Hotkey
Function
Description
Fn + Special
keys
Function keys
Activates the F1 to F12 keys.
Fn + Ins
Num Lock
Activates the numeric keypad (the keys in the
centre-right of the keyboard).
Press Num Lock again to revert to normal
typewriter keys.
Fn +
Home
Scrolls to the beginning of a document.
Icon Function
Description
