Some keys on the keyboard are printed with icons. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone or in combination with the Fn key to open certain apps or change certain settings quickly. The functions of the hotkeys are symbolized by the icons printed on them.
| Hotkey | Function |
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Mute/Unmute sound. |
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Decrease/Increase system volume. |
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Mute/Unmute the microphone. |
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Decrease/Increase screen brightness. |
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Switch display devices. |
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Turn airplane mode on and off. |
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Open the Windows Settings app. |
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Lock the screen. |
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Display thumbnails of all open apps. |
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Open the Windows Calculator app. |
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Open Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or an app launch bar. |
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Open the Windows Snip Tool app. |
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Play or pause playback of media. Note: The four multimedia hotkeys
are only available on 15-inch models.
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Stop playback of media. |
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Go the next media file in the playlist or folder. |
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Go to the previous media file in the playlist or folder. |
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Turn on/off or adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight. Note: This hotkey must be used with the Fn key.
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* for selected models