Special Keys; Action Keys - HP ENVY 17m Maintenance And Service Manual

Special keys

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Action keys

An action key performs the function indicated by the icon on the key. To determine which keys are on your
product, see
▲ To use an action key, press and hold the key.
Icon
12 Chapter 2 External component identification
esc key
fn key
Windows key
num lock key
Integrated numeric keypad
Special keys on page 12.
Description
Opens the "How to get help in Windows 10" webpage.
Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Description
Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
Executes specific functions when pressed in combination with
another key.
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.
A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When
num lock is pressed, the keypad can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned off, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.