Acer Aspire 8942G - Manual (Page 6)

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1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed
up.
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.
13 Acer PowerSmart
key Puts your computer into power-saving
mode.
14 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
15 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to
save power. Press any key to return.
(only for certain models)
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F2> System
property Starts System Property for displaying
system information.
<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> + <F8> Speaker
toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <F9> Keyboard
backlight
toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on or
off.
<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Brightness
down Decreases the screen brightness.
# Icon Item Description