HP ZBook 14 Mobile Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys, Identifying the hot keys

Using the keyboard

The keyboard and mouse allow you to type select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions .

TIP: The Windows button on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen

from an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the Windows button again will return you to the previous screen.

NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in this section.

Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys

Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Several shortcuts will help you

with Windows 8 functions. Press the Windows button in combination with the key to perform the action.

For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys go to HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.

Shortcut		Key	Description
key
			Opens the Start screen.
	+	c	Opens the charms.
	+	d	Opens the Windows desktop.
	+	tab	Switches between open apps.
			NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the app you
			want opens.
alt	+	f4	Closes an active app.

Identifying the hot keys

A hot key is a combination of the fn key and either the esc key, or one of the function keys. NOTE: For more information on hot key locations, see Getting to know your computer on page 4.

To use a hot key:

▲Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hot key combination.

Hot key combination	Description
fn+esc	Displays system information.

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