Acer TravelMate 8172Z - Manual (Page 7)

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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.
4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
5 Acer Bio-Protection
fingerprint reader The center button serves as the Acer Bio-
Protection fingerprint reader, supporting
Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA) computer
protection, Acer FingerLaunch.
6 Click buttons
(left and right) The left and right buttons function like
the left and right mouse buttons.
7 Power switch Turns the computer on and off.
8 Acer Crystal Eye
webcam Web camera for video communication.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F3> Communication Enables / disables the computer’s
communication devices.
(Communication devices may vary by
configuration.)
<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> Display off Turns the display screen backlight off
to save power. Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad
toggle Turns the touchpad on and off.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.
# Icon Item Description