Acer TravelMate 6594G - 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 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
4 FineTrack Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse when
used together with the click buttons.
5 FineTrack buttons
(left and right) Function like the left and right mouse
buttons when used together with the
center-keyboard FineTrack.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
7 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.
8 Click buttons
(left and right) The left and right buttons function like
the left and right mouse buttons.
9 Power switch Turns the computer on and off.
10 Microphones Stereo internal microphones for sound
recording.
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.
# Icon Item Description