Acer Aspire 5250 - 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.
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when
the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows blue
when in AC mode.
6 Click buttons (left
and right) The left and right buttons function like
the left and right mouse buttons.
7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
8 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
9 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
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.
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad
toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and
off.
# Icon Item Description