User Guide
Special keys
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-8 Special keys and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key. Action keys are dened by the icon
symbols on the f1 through f12 function keys. The action keys
can vary by computer. See Action keys on page 12.
(2) Calculator key Opens the calculator.
NOTE: Pressing the key again closes the calculator.
(3) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(4) fn key Executes specic functions when pressed in combination with
another key.
(5) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again closes the Start menu.
(6) Windows application key Displays options for a selected object.
(7) Power button ● When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep (select products only).
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
IMPORTANT: Pressing and holding down the power button
results in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineective, press and hold the power button
down for at least 10 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options:
Keyboard area 11