HP EliteBook 845 Maintenance And Service Manual page 17

Table 2-6 Special keys and their descriptions
Component
(1) Action keys
(2) esc key
(3) fn key
(4) Windows key
(5) Power button
Description
Execute frequently used system functions.
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.
Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start menu.
When the computer is off, press the button briefly to turn on
●
the computer.
When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate
●
Sleep.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
●
briefly to exit Sleep (select products only).
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly
●
to exit Hibernation.
IMPORTANT: Pressing and holding down the power button
results in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown procedures
are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 4
seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, use the Power icon.
Right-click the Power icon
●
your product, select Power and sleep settings or Power
Options.
and then, depending on
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