To perform this function

Press

 

 

Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD.

fn+f11

 

 

Play the next track or section on an audio CD or a DVD.

fn+f12

 

 

Using hotkeys

To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, either

Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.

– or –

Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time.

Display system information (fn+esc)

Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number.

In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.

Open the Help and Support Center (fn+f1)

Press fn+f1 to open the Help and Support Center.

In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, the Help and Support Center provides

Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications.

Answers to questions about using your computer.

Tutorials to help you learn to use the computer and Windows features.

Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer.

Checkups for computer functionality.

Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures.

Links to HP support specialists.

Open the Print Options window (fn+f2)

Press fn+f2 to open the Print Options window of the active Windows application.

Open a Web browser (fn+f3)

Press fn+f3 to open your Web browser.

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