Using the hot keys

A hot key is a combination of the fn key and either the esc key or the b 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 profile 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 view and control the bass properties:

 

 

Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats

 

 

Audio Control Panel.

 

 

 

Using the keypad

Using the integrated numeric keypad

The computer includes an integrated numeric keypad, and it also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.

Component

Description

 

 

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 at 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.

 

 

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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