Hotkeys, Engl ish – Acer Aspire M3-581T 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.
<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.
<Fn> + 
<F8>
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + 
< >
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + 
< >
Brightness 
down
Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + 
< >
Volume up
Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + 
< >
Volume down
Decreases the sound volume.
<Fn> + 
<Home>
Play/Pause
Play or pause a selected media file.
<Fn> +
<Pg Up>
Stop
Stop playing the selected 
media file.
<Fn> +
<Pg Dn>
Previous
Return to the previous media file.
<Fn> + 
<End>
Next
Jump to the next media file.