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Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys
Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key
combination with the appropriate key to perform the action.
Shortcut
key
+
+
+
+
alt
+
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.
Using the hot keys (select models only)
A hot key is a combination of the
To use a hot key:
▲
Briefly press the
Key
Description
f9
Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
f10
Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
f11
Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
f12
Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE:
A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
Key
c
d
o
tab
f4
fn
key and the
fn
key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.
Description
Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows
desktop.
NOTE:
Pressing the key again returns you to the previous screen.
Reveals the charms.
Opens the Windows desktop.
Turns Autorotate on or off (select models only).
Switches between open apps.
NOTE:
Continue to press this key combination until the app you
want is revealed.
Closes an active app.
esc
key, the
b
key, or the spacebar.
Using the keyboard and mouse
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