Hotkeys - Acer Aspire E1-571G User Manual

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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.
Hotkey Icon
<Fn> + <F3>
<Fn> + <F4>
<Fn> + <F5>
<Fn> + <F6>
<Fn> + <F7>
<Fn> + <F8>
<Fn> + <F11>
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
Function Description
Communication Enables / disables the computer's
key communication devices.
(Communication devices may
vary by configuration.)
Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep
mode.
Display toggle Switches display output between
the display screen, external
monitor (if connected) and both.
Display off Turns the display screen
backlight off to save power. Press
any key to return.
Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on
and off.
Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
NumLk Turns the embedded numeric
keypad on or off (only for certain
models).
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Volume up Increases the sound volume.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.