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, the num lk

 

 

key, the esc key, or the b key.

 

 

 

(3)

Windows key

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

 

 

Windows desktop.

 

 

NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will return you

 

 

to the previous screen.

 

 

 

(4)

Function keys

Execute frequently used system functions when pressed

 

 

in combination with the fn key.

 

 

 

(5)

Embedded numeric keypad

When the keypad is turned on, it can be used like an

 

 

external numeric keypad.

 

 

Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated

 

 

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

 

 

 

(6)

Windows applications key

Displays options for a selected object.

 

 

 

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