Holding the pen
Hold the pen as if you were writing with a standard pen or pencil.
Storing the pen
To store the pen when you are not using it, insert the pen, tip first, into the pen holder on the computer.
NOTE: When you insert the pen in the pen holder, be sure that the end of the pen fits properly in the pen holder.
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 | on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from |
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 fn key and either the esc key , or one of the function keys. To use a hot key:
▲Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hot key combination.
Using keypads
The computer includes an embedded numeric keypad, and it also supports an optional external numeric keypad, or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. For more details about the embedded numeric keypad, see Keys on page 12.
Using the embedded numeric keypad
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