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| f5 | Turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on. |
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| f6 | Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD. |
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| f7 | Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. |
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| f8 | Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. |
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| f9 | Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. |
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| f10 | Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. |
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| f11 | Mutes or restores speaker sound. |
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| f12 | Turns the wireless feature on or off. |
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Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys
Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Several shortcuts will help you
with Windows 8 functions. Press the Windows logo in combination with the key to perform the action.
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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| Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Desktop. |
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| + | c | Opens the charms. |
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| + | d | Opens the Desktop. |
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| + | tab | Alternates between open apps. |
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alt | + | f4 | Closes an active app. |
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