Keys; Using The Action Keys - HP Pavilion Maintenance And Service Manual

Keys

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
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Using the action keys

● An action key performs an assigned function.
The icon on each action key illustrates the function for that key.
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● To use an action key, press and hold the key.
Icon
esc key
fn key
Windows key
num lock key (select products only)
Integrated numeric keypad (select products
only)
Description
Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is
connected to the computer, repeatedly 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.
Description
Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the esc key, action keys, or the spacebar.
Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
When num lock is on, the keypad can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
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