Acer TravelMate 8481T - Manual (Page 24)

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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
key 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 built-in touchpad on
and off.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <F11> NumLk Turns the embedded numeric
keypad on or off (only for certain
models).
<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Brightness
down Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.