Keys

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

esc key

Displays system information when pressed in combination

 

 

with the fn key.

 

 

 

(2)

fn key

Displays system information when pressed in combination

 

 

with the esc key.

 

 

 

(3)

Windows logo key

Displays the Windows Start screen.

 

 

 

(4)

Action keys

Execute frequently used system functions.

 

 

 

(5)

Windows applications key

Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.

 

 

 

(6)

num lock key

Controls the function of the integrated numeric keypad.

 

 

Press the key to alternate between the standard numeric

 

 

function of an external keypad (selected the factory) and

 

 

the navigational function (indicated by the directional

 

 

arrows on the keys).

 

 

NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the

 

 

computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is

 

 

turned back on.

 

 

 

(7)

Integrated numeric keypad

Set at the factory to function like an external numeric

 

 

keypad. To alternate between this numeric function and the

 

 

navigational function (indicated by the directional arrows on

 

 

the keys), press the num lock key.

 

 

 

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