Shortcut

 

Key

Description

key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

tab

Switches between open apps.

 

 

 

NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the app you want displays.

 

 

 

 

alt

+

f4

Closes an active app.

 

 

 

 

Using the hot keys

A hot key is a combination of the fn key, b key, t key, and the esc key.

To use a hot key:

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

Function

Hot key

Description

 

 

 

Display system information.

fn+esc

Displays information about system hardware components and the

 

 

system BIOS version number.

 

 

 

Control the bass settings.

fn+b

Enables or disables the Beats Audio bass settings.

 

 

Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep,

 

 

controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Beats Audio is

 

 

enabled by default.

 

 

You can also view and control the bass settings through the

 

 

Windows operating system.

 

 

To open Beats Audio Control Panel, from the Start screen, type h,

 

 

select HP Utility Center, and then select HP Beats Audio.

 

 

 

Open Twitter

fn+t

Opens the Twitter website.

 

 

 

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