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Special keys and their descriptions
Component
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Bottom
Identify the bottom component.
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esc
key
fn
key
Windows key
Action keys
Power button
num lk
key
Integrated numeric keypad
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.
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 settings, use the Power icon.
Right-click the Power icon
●
and sleep settings.
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When
num lk
is pressed, the keypad can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
NOTE:
If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned off, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
, and then select Power
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