Acer 5940G User Manual

Chapter 1

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Hot Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen 

brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

<Fn> + <F2>

<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>

Screen blank

Turns the display screen backlight off to save 

power. Press any key to return.

<Fn> + <F8>

Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + <F9>

Keyboard backlight 

toggle

Turns the keyboard backlight on or off.

<Fn> + < >

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < >

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.