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)

Function keys

Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in

 

 

combination with the fn key.

 

 

 

(3)

fn key

Executes frequently used system functions when pressed

 

 

in combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the

 

 

esc key.

 

 

 

(4)

Windows logo key

Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the

 

 

Windows desktop.

 

 

NOTE: Pressing the Windows logo key again will return

 

 

you to the previous screen.

 

 

 

(5)

Windows applications key

Displays options for a selected object.

 

 

 

(6)

Embedded numeric keypad

Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by

 

 

the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.

 

 

 

(7)

num lk key

Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when

 

 

pressed in combination with the fn key.

 

 

 

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Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer