Table 2-7
Special keys and their descriptions (continued)
Component
Description
(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 as defined
by the icon symbols on the
f1
through
f12
function
keys.
(5)
Camera privacy key
Turns the camera off and on.
(6)
Power button
●
When the computer is off, press the button
briefly to turn on the computer.
●
When the computer is on, press the button
briefly to initiate Sleep.
●
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press
the button briefly to exit Sleep (select products
only).
●
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the
button briefly 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 ineffective, press and hold
the power button down for at least 10 seconds to
turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power and sleep settings:
■
Right-click the Power
icon
, and then select
Power and sleep settings.
HP Hubs Launcher (select products only)
Press or hold
f12
to open the HP Hubs Launcher. From the HP Hubs Launcher, you can
open HP apps such as HP Command Center, OMEN Gaming Hub, myHP, and HP Palette.
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