Special keys
Table 2-7
Special keys and their descriptions
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.
(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.
(5)
num lk
key
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated
numeric keypad.
(6)
Integrated numeric keypad
A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When
num lk
is pressed,
the integrated keypad can be used like an external numeric keypad.
NOTE:
If the keypad function is active when the computer is turned off, that
function is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
Hot keys (select products only)
A hot key is the combination of the
fn
key and another key.
To use a hot key:
▲
Press the
fn
key, and then press one of the keys listed in the following table.
Table 2-8
Hot keys and their descriptions
Key
Description
C
Turns on scroll lock.
E
Turns on the insert function.
R
Breaks the operation.
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