Hotkeys, English – Acer TravelMate 5542G 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
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.
<Fn> + < >
Volume down
Decreases the sound volume.
<Fn> + < >
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < >
Brightness
down
Decreases the screen brightness.