Keys
Component
Description
(1)
esc
key
Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the
fn
key.
(2)
fn
key
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key, the
num lock
key, or the
esc
key.
(3)
Windows key
Windows 7: Displays the Windows Start menu.
Windows 8.1: Returns you to the Start screen from an open app
or the Windows desktop.
NOTE:
Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the
previous screen.
Windows 10: Opens the Windows Start menu.
NOTE:
Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(4)
Function keys
Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the
fn
key.
(5)
Embedded numeric keypad
A numeric keypad superimposed over the keyboard alphabet
keys that enables you to add, subtract, and perform other
numeric tasks. When
num lock
is on, the keypad can be used like
an external numeric keypad.
(6)
Windows application key
Windows 7: Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the
cursor.
Windows 8.1: Displays options for a selected object.
Windows 10: Displays options for a selected object.
(7)
num lock
key
Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off.
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