Table 2-7
Special keys and their descriptions
Component
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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Chapter 2 Components
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 frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with another key. Such key combinations are called
hot keys.
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 for
at least 4 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, use the Power icon.
Right-click the Power icon
●
your product, select Power and sleep settings or Power
Options.
Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed in
combination with the
fn
key.
– or –
Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off.
– or –
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 integrated 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, depending on