42
Chapter 2
Using Windows 8
Windows Hot Key Function

You can use the following convenient hot keys in Windows 8.

You can use the following function when an external-type
keyboard is connected.
Function Hot Keys Function Description
Displaying the Start
Screen Windows Key Switches to Start mode.
Displaying the
Desktop Windows Key + D Switches to Desktop
mode.
Running the
Charms Windows Key + C Activates the Charms.
Locking the Screen Windows Key + L Locks the screen.
Opening the Ease
of Access Center Windows Key + U Opens the Ease of Access
Center conī€Ÿguration.
Opening the
Second Screen
Settings
Windows Key + P Opens the External
Monitor Settings menu.
Function Hot Keys Function Description
Opening the
Advanced
Management Tool
Windows Key + X Opens the Advanced
Management Tool.
Exit App Alt + F4 Exits the currently
running App.