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.
For commonly used shortcuts, see the Windows Basics guide.
Identifying the hot keys
A hot key is a combination of the esc key (1) and either the fn key (2), or one of the function keys (3).
To use a hot key:
▲Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hot key combination.
Hot key combination | Description |
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fn+esc | Displays system information. |
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fn+F1 | Controls the ambient light sensor. |
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fn+f2 | Displays charge information for all installed batteries. The display indicates which batteries are |
| charging and reports the amount of charge remaining in each battery. |
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