Special Keys - HP ENVY 17m Maintenance And Service Manual

Special keys

Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions
Component
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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esc key
fn key
Windows key
Action keys
num lock key
Integrated numeric keypad
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.
Execute frequently used system functions.
NOTE: On select products, the
backlight feature off or on.
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.
f5 action key turns the keyboard