Using Microsoft Windows 8 Shortcut Keys - HP ENVY x2 User Manual

Icon

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
action.
NOTE: Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard of the tablet.
For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys go to HP Support Assistant. To access HP
Support Assistant, on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
Shortcut
key
+
+
Key Description
f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For
example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the
screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous
display on both the computer and the monitor.
This action key can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving
video information from the computer.
f6 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
f7 Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
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
in combination with the key to perform the
Description
Opens the Start screen.
Opens the charms.
Opens the Windows desktop.
Using the keyboard and mouse 47