Acer 553G User Manual
Chapter 1
13
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen
brightness and volume output.
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>
Wireless
communication switch
communication switch
Enables/disables the Wireless function.
<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.
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.
power. Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F7>
Touchpad toggle
Turns the touchpad on and off.
<Fn> + <F8>
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + < >
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < >
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < >
Volume up
Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + < >
Volume down
Decreases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <Home>
Play/Pause
Plays or pauses media files
<Fn> + <Pg Up>
Stop
Stops media file
<Fn> + <Pg Dn>
Previous
Plays the previous media file in the play sequence
<Fn> + <End>
Next
Plays the next media file in the play sequence