Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
2 Using the keyboard
Using hotkeys
Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3).
The icons on the f3, f4, and f8 through f11 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and
procedures are discussed in the following sections.
Function Hotkey
Display system information. fn+esc
Initiate Sleep. fn+f3
Switch the screen image. fn+f4
Display battery information. fn+f8
Decrease screen brightness. fn+f9
Increase screen brightness. fn+f10
Activate the ambient light sensor. fn+f11
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