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Table 2-7
Special keys and their descriptions (continued)
Component
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Windows key
Action keys
Power button
num lock
key
Description
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.
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.
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
, and then select Power
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