Keys

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

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

esc key

Displays system information when pressed in combination with

 

 

the fn key.

 

 

 

(2)

fn key

Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in

 

 

combination with a function key or the esc key.

 

 

 

(3)

Windows logo key

Displays the Windows Start menu.

 

 

 

(4)

Embedded numeric keypad keys

Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

 

 

 

(5)

Windows applications key

Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

 

 

 

(6)

Navigation keys (home, pg up, pg down)

Execute volume mute, volume up, or volume down when pressed

 

 

in combination with the fn key.

 

 

 

(7)

Function keys

Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in

 

 

combination with the fn key.

 

 

 

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