HP 17.3 E0J83UA#ABA manual Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys, Shortcut Key Description

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Icon	Key	Description

	f6	Mutes or restores speaker sound.

	f7	Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.

	f8	Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.

	f9	Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.

	f10	Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.

	f11	Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.

	f12	Turns the wireless feature on or off.
		NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.

Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys

Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key in combination with the appropriate key to perform the action.

Shortcut		Key	Description
key

			Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows
			desktop.
			NOTE: Pressing the key again returns you to the previous screen.

	+	c	Reveals the charms.

	+	d	Opens the Windows desktop.

	+	o	Turns Autorotate on or off.

	+	tab	Switches between open apps.
			NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the app you
			want is revealed.

alt	+	f4	Closes an active app.

For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

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