Using keyboard hotkeys – HP Pavilion dv4-2116tx Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual

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Using keyboard hotkeys

Hotkeys are combinations of the

fn

key (1) and either the

esc

key (2) or one of the function keys (3).

The icons on the

f1

through

f12

keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures

are discussed in the following sections.

Function

Hotkey

Display system information.

fn+esc

Open Help and Support.

fn+f1

Open the Print Options window.

fn+f2

Open a Web browser.

fn+f3

Switch the screen image.

fn+f4

Initiate Sleep.

fn+f5

Initiate QuickLock.

fn+f6

Decrease screen brightness.

fn+f7

Increase screen brightness.

fn+f8

Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD.

fn+f9

Stop an audio CD or a DVD.

fn+f10

Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD.

fn+f11

Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD.

fn+f12

To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps:

Briefly press the

fn

key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.

– or –

Press and hold down the

fn

key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then

release both keys at the same time.

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