3
Using the keyboard base
Your computer includes a full-size, detachable keyboard base for easy navigation.
Keyboard base components
Keys
Component
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Using the action keys
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An action key performs an assigned function.
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The icon on each action key illustrates the function for that key.
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To use an action key, press and hold the key.
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esc
key
fn
key
Windows key
Action keys
Description
Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the
fn
key.
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the
esc
key, action keys, or the spacebar.
Opens the Start menu.
NOTE:
Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
Execute frequently used system functions.
NOTE:
On select products, the
keyboard feature off or on.
f5
action key turns the backlight