Operation Manual

14 - Using the keyboard
Special keys
Your computer;s keyboard includes keys that activate special
functions. The function of each key is clearly marked with an icon.
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.
Icon Function Description
Fn
Hotkey for
second
function
Activates a second function on certain keys.
E.g. press the Fn key to activate the F1 to
F12 keys.
Help Opens the help menu.
Backup
Allows you to create backup copies of your
computer; either the entire system of only
selected files and folders. Create a regular
schedule or make copies whenever you
want.
Airplane mode
Turns on / off the computer's network
devices.
Display toggle
Switches display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both.
Display off
Turns the display screen backlight off to
save power. Press any key to return.
Touchpad
toggle
Turns the built-in touchpad on and off.
Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.
Stop Stop playing the selected media file.
Previous Return to the previous media file.
Next Jump to the next media file.
Brightness
down
Decreases the screen brightness.