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an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the Windows button again will return you to the
previous screen.
NOTE:
Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard
functions than those discussed in this section.
Using Windows shortcut keys
Windows provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key
combination with a key listed in the table to perform the designated action.
For additional information on Windows shortcut keys go to HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support
Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
Shortcut
key
Identifying the hot keys
A hot key is a combination of the
To use a hot key:
Briefly press the
▲
Hot key
combination
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Chapter 4 Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices
Key
+
c
+
d
+
q
+
tab
+
Down arrow
fn
fn
key, and then briefly press the second key of the hot key combination.
Description
fn+esc
Displays system information.
on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from
Description
Opens the Start screen.
Opens the charms.
Opens the Windows desktop.
Searches within the app that you have open.
Switches between open apps and the desktop.
NOTE:
Continue to press this key combination until the app you
want opens.
Closes an active app.
key (1) and either the
esc
key (2), or one of the function keys (3).
alone or in
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