Special keys
Component
Description
(1)
esc
key
Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the
fn
key.
(2)
fn
key
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with another key. Such key combinations are called
hot keys
.
Hot keys (select products only) on page 11
(3)
Windows key
Opens the Start menu.
NOTE:
Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(4)
Action keys
Execute frequently used system functions.
.
NOTE:
Some products may not include all action keys in the
illustration above.
(5)
Embedded numeric keypad
A numeric keypad superimposed over the keyboard alphabet
keys. When
num lk
is pressed, the keypad can be used like an
external numeric keypad. Each key on the keypad performs the
function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.
NOTE:
If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned off, that function is reinstated when the computer is turned
back on.
(6)
num lk
key
Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off.
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