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Keys
Component
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Using the action keys
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An action key performs an assigned function.
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The icon on each action key illustrates the function for that key.
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To use an action key, press and hold the key.
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Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
esc
key
fn
key
Windows key
Action keys
num lock
key
Integrated numeric keypad
Description
Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and
your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your computer.
Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to support.
Description
Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the
fn
key.
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the
esc
key, action keys, or the spacebar.
Opens the Start menu.
NOTE:
Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
Execute frequently used system functions.
NOTE:
On select products, the
keyboard feature off or on.
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
When
num lock
is on, the keypad can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
f5
action key turns the backlight
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