Special keys
Component
Description
(1)
esc
key
Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the
fn
key.
(2)
fn
key
Executes specific functions when pressed in combination with
another key.
(3)
Windows key
Opens the Start menu.
NOTE:
Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(4)
Action keys
Execute frequently used system functions.
NOTE:
On select products, the
f5
action key turns the keyboard
backlight feature off or on.
(5)
num lock
key
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
(6)
Integrated numeric keypad
A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When
num lock
is pressed, the keypad can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
NOTE:
If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned off, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
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