Table 2-7
Special keys and their descriptions
Component
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Front
Use the illustration and table to identify the front component.
Table 2-8
Front component and its description
Component
Speakers (2)
Bottom
Identify the bottom components.
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Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
esc
key
fn
key
Windows key
Action keys
Power button
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 as defined by the icon
symbols on
f1
through
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
■
select Power and sleep settings.
Description
Produce sound.
f12
function keys.
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