Acer ASPIRE 5745G [27/2217] Hotkeys

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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> Communicatio

n key

Enables / disables the computer's

communication devices.

(Communication devices may vary

by configuration.)

<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> Display off 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> + <F11> NumLk Turns the embedded numeric

keypad on or off (only for certain

models).

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness

down

Decreases the screen brightness.

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

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.