How to Use Function Keys on ACER Swift Go Laptop

Understanding Function Keys on ACER Swift Go

• 💡 The function keys (F1–F12) are located at the top of the keyboard and perform various actions.
• 📌 By default, the ACER Swift Go may prioritize secondary functions, requiring the Fn key to be held for primary functions.
• ⚙️ This default behavior can be changed in the BIOS settings to switch the priority.

Primary Function Key Uses

• 🎯 F1 typically opens the help menu in most applications.
• 🔄 F5 is commonly used to refresh or reload pages.
• 🎬 F11 enables full-screen mode, useful for videos.
• 🛠️ F12 often opens developer tools in web browsers.

Secondary (Laptop-Specific) Function Key Features

• 🔇 F1 mutes system audio.
• 🔊 F2 decreases speaker volume, and F3 increases it.
• 🎤 F4 mutes the microphone and has an indicator light.
• 💡 F5 decreases screen brightness, and F6 increases it.
• 🔌 F7 changes projection types when connected to an external monitor.
• 🔒 F8 locks the screen.
• ✈️ F9 enables airplane mode.
• 🖱️ F10 toggles the touchpad.
• ⌨️ F11 controls the keyboard backlight intensity or toggles it on/off.