4
Keyboard and pointing devices
The following sections are included in this chapter:
●
Using the keyboard
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Using pointing devices
Using the keyboard
Using the action keys
Action keys are used for performing customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of
the keyboard.
The icons on the
f1
through
f12
keys represent the action key functions. To use an action key, press
and hold this key to activate the assigned function.
NOTE:
The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility.
If this feature is disabled in Setup Utility, you must press
fn
and an action key to activate the assigned
function.
Icon
Action
Description
Help and Support
Opens Help and Support.
Help and Support provides tutorials, answers to questions, and product updates.
Screen brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness level.
Screen brightness up
Increases the screen brightness level.
Switch screen image
Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For
example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, this key alternates the screen
image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both
the computer and the monitor.
Using the keyboard
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