Acer Aspire 9500 Service Guide - Page 24

Function Keys, Hot Key, Function, Description

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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. Aspire 9500

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Aspire 9500
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:
NOTE:
When activating hotkeys, press and hold the
Fn
key before pressing the other key in the hotkey
combination.
Hot Key
Function
Description
Fn+F1
Hot key help
Displays help on hot keys
Fn+F2
Setup
Access the computer’s configuration utility.
Fn+F3
Power management scheme
toggle
Switches the power management scheme used by
the computer (function available if supported by
operating system).
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 the display
screen and external monitor.
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 speaker on and off.
Fn+Sub-
woofer key
Sub-woofer
Turns the sub woofer on and off
Fn+
w
Volume up
Increases the speaker volume.
Fn+
y
Volume down
Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn+
x
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
Fn+
z
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness.