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| f9 | Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD. |
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| f10 | Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. |
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| f11 | Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. |
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| f12 | Turns the wireless feature on or off. |
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Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys
Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key 
in combination with the appropriate key to perform the action.
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| Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows |
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| + | c | Reveals the charms. |
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| + | d | Opens the Windows desktop. |
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| + | o | Turns Autorotate on or off (select models only). |
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| + | tab | Switches between open apps. |
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alt | + | f4 | Closes an active app. |
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For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
Using the hot keys (select models only)
A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc key, the b key, or the spacebar.
To use a hot key:
▲Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.
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