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Special keys and their descriptions (continued)
Component
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
HP Hubs Launcher (select products only)
Press or hold f12 to open the HP Hubs Launcher. From the HP Hubs Launcher, you can open HP apps such as HP
Command Center, OMEN Gaming Hub, myHP, and HP Palette.
Press f12 briefly to open the HP Hubs Launcher. Then use the mouse pointer to select an app to open.
●
-or-
Hold f12 to change the selected apps and then automatically open them.
Depending on your model, the following apps can be included in the HP Hubs Launcher:
HP Command Center
●
OMEN Gaming Hub, where you can customize your computer for your specific gaming needs.
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– Select System Control to adjust the temperature or cooling preference on your computer.
– Select GlamCam to adjust camera-related settings for video calls.
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Chapter 2 Components
fn
key
Windows key
Action keys
Camera privacy key
Power button
Description
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 as defined by the icon
symbols on
f1
through
f12
function keys.
Turns the camera off and on.
When the computer is off, press the button briefly to turn on
●
the computer.
When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate
●
Sleep.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
●
briefly to exit Sleep (select products only).
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly
●
to exit Hibernation.
IMPORTANT:
Pressing and holding down the power button
results in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown procedures
are ineffective, press and hold the power button down for at least
10 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power and sleep settings:
Right-click the Power icon
▲
and sleep settings.
, and then select Power
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