Acer Aspire 1800 Aspire 1800 Service Guide - Page 25

Function Keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions. To use a hot key, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in combination. Finally, release both keys. Your computer provides the following hot keys: Hot Key Fn+F1 Fn+F2 Fn+F3 Function Hot key help Setup Power management scheme toggle Fn F1 Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F5 Display toggle Fn+F6 Screen blank Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Fn+Subwoofer key Fn+w Fn+y Fn+x Fn+z Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Sub-woofer Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on hot keys Access the computer's configuration utility. Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor ( if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speaker on and off. Turns the sub woofer on and off Increases the speaker volume. Decreases the speaker volume. Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. NOTE: When activating hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Chapter 1 17