User Manual

Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
See Action keys on page 12.
(2) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(3) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with another key. Such key combinations are called
hot keys.
See Hot keys (select products only) on page 14.
(4) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(2) Power button ● When the computer is o, press the button briey to turn
on the computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep (select products only).
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey 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 ineective, press and hold the power button for
at least 4 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options.
▲ Right-click the Power meter icon and then select
Power Options.
(6) Windows application key Displays options for a selected object.
(7) num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and o when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
– or –
Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and o.
– or –
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
(8) Integrated numeric keypad A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When
num lk is pressed, the integrated keypad can be used like an
external numeric keypad.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned o, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
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