Hot keys perform special functions. These are found on the keyboard.
To activate a keyboard hot key, press and hold the Fn key, then press the other key(s) in the combination.
| Hot Key | Function | Description |
| Fn+F1 | Hot key help | Displays this help file. |
| Fn+F2 | Acer eSettings | Launch Acer Empowering Manager eSettings. |
| Fn+F3 | Acer ePM | Launch Acer Empowering Technology ePowerManagement. |
| Fn+F4 | Sleep | Puts the computer in Sleep mode, which can be defined via the advanced section of the Power Mangement Properties in the Windows Control Panel. |
| Fn+F5 | Display toggle | Switches display output between the notebook LCD, an external monitor and both the notebook LCD and external monitor |
| Fn+F6 | Screen blank | Turns the LCD backlight off to save power; press any key to resume. |
| Fn+F7 | Track Point on/off | Turns the internal Track Point on and off. |
| Fn+F8 | Speaker on/off | Turns the speakers on and off |
| Fn+F11 | Number lock | Turns on the numeric keypad on and off. |
| Fn+F12 | Scroll lock | Locks and unlocks the scroll keys. |
| Fn+Right Arrow | Brightness up | Increases the screen brightness. |
| Fn+Left Arrow | Brightness down | Decreases the screen brightness. |
| Fn+Up Arrow | Volume up | Increases the volume. |
| Fn+Down Arrow | Volume down | Decreases the volume. |
| € | Euro | Show Euro currency symbol. |
| $ | Dollar | Show Dollar currency symbol. |
The following keys are special one-click buttons that perform special functions.