Keys

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, the num lk key, or the

 

 

esc key.

 

 

 

(3)

Windows logo key

Displays the Windows Start menu.

 

 

 

(4)

Function keys (f3 through f11)

Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in

 

 

combination with the fn key.

 

 

 

(5)

Windows applications key

Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

 

 

 

(6)

Embedded numeric keypad keys

Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad

 

 

when pressed in combination with the fn and num lk keys.

 

 

 

(7)

num lk key

Enables/disables the embedded numeric keypad when

 

 

pressed in combination with the fn key.

 

 

 

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