Action Keys - HP Elite x2 G8 Maintenance And Service Manual

Table 2-9 Special keys and their descriptions
Component
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Action keys

Action keys perform specific functions and vary by computer. To determine which keys are on your computer,
look at the icons on your keyboard and match them to the descriptions in this table.
To use an action key, press and hold the key.
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NOTE:
esc key
fn key
Windows key
Action keys
Embedded numeric keypad
num lk key
On some products, you must press the
Description
Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with another key. Such key combinations are called
hot keys.
See Hot keys (select products only) on page
Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
Execute frequently used system functions.
See Action keys on page 17.
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.
Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off.
fn key in combination with the action key.
19.
Action keys 17