Using Microsoft Windows 8 Shortcut Keys; Using The Hot Keys - HP 3125 User Manual

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Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys

Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Several shortcuts will help you
with Windows 8 functions. Press the Windows logo key
the action.
For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to Help and Support. From the Start
screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
key
+
+
+
alt +

Using the hot keys

A hot key is a combination of the
To use a hot key:
▲ Briefly press the
Key Description
f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound.
f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
Key
c
d
tab
f4
fn key and the
fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.
in combination with the key to perform
Description
Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Desktop.
Pressing the key again returns you to the previous screen.
Opens the charms.
Opens the Desktop.
Switches between open apps.
NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the app you
want displays.
Closes an active app.
esc key, the b key, or the spacebar.
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