Using The Keyboard; Using Windows Shortcut Keys; Identifying The Hot Keys - HP Laptop User Manual

Using the keyboard

The keyboard and mouse allow you to type select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as
using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to perform
specific functions.
TIP: The Windows key
an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous
screen.
NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard
functions than those discussed in this section.

Using Windows shortcut keys

Windows provides shortcuts so that you can perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key
alone or in combination with a specific key to perform a designated action.

Identifying the hot keys

A hot key is a combination of the
To use a hot key:
Briefly press the
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Hot key combination
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on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from
fn
fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hot key combination.
Description
fn+esc Displays system information.
fn+f3 Initiates Sleep, which saves your information in system memory. The display and other system
components turn off and power is conserved.
To exit Sleep, briefly press the power button.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep.
key (2) and either the esc key (1) or one of the function keys (3).
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