Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Keyboard function keys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys.
: Mutes/unmutes the sound.
: Decreases the volume level.
: Increases the volume level.
Closes the currently active : window.
: | Refreshes the desktop or the | |
currently active window. | ||
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: | Enables/disables Airplane | |
mode. | ||
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: | Displays all currently active | |
apps. | ||
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: | Turns on/off the backlight of | |
the LCD screen. | ||
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Toggles the display between the : computer and an external
device.
Decreases the display : brightness.
: Enables/disables the touch pad.
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Increases the display brightness.
Note: By default, the screen brightness is set automatically (based on the ambient light level). If you want to adjust the brightness of the screen manually, open the charms bar and select Settings → Change PC
settings → General → Screen (Adjust my screen brightness automatically) and toggle the switch to Off.
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