Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

(4)

Web browser button

When the computer is on, press the button to open

 

 

the default Web browser.

 

 

When the computer is off, in the Suspend state, or

 

 

in Hibernation, the button does not perform any

 

 

action or function.

 

 

 

(5)

Volume mute button

Mutes and restores speaker sound.

 

 

 

(6)

Fingerprint reader (select models only)

Allows a fingerprint logon instead of a password logon.

 

 

 

Keys

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Function keys

Execute frequently used system functions when pressed

 

 

in combination with the fn key.

 

 

 

(2)

fn key

Executes frequently used system functions when

 

 

pressed in combination with a function key.

 

 

 

(3)

Operating system logo key

Displays the operating system menu.

 

 

 

(4)

Operating system applications key

Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.

 

 

 

(5)

Embedded numeric keypad

When the keypad is turned on, it can be used like an

 

 

external numeric keypad.

 

 

Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated

 

 

by the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.

 

 

 

(6)

num lk key

Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when

 

 

pressed in combination with the fn key.

 

 

 

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