Using Microsoft Windows 8 Shortcut Keys - HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b000 User Manual

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Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys

Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Several shortcuts will help you
with Windows 8 functions. Press the Windows logo key
the action.
For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to Help and Support. From the Start
screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
key
alt
34 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices, and the keyboard
Key Description
f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound.
f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE:
Key
+ c
+ d
+ tab
+ f4
A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
in combination with the key to perform
Description
Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Desktop.
Pressing the key again returns you to the previous screen.
Opens the charms.
Opens the Desktop.
Switches between open apps.
NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the app you
want displays.
Closes an active app.