Laptop User Manual

3–6 Getting Started
Hardware Components
Keys
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Key availability and location varies by region and model.
Top: Keys
1
Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks.
When combined with the
Fn
key, the
function keys
F2
through
F4
and
F7
through
F12
perform additional tasks as
hotkeys.*
2
Fn
key Combines with other keys to perform
system tasks. For example, pressing
Fn+F7
decreases screen brightness and
pressing
Fn+F8
increases screen
brightness.
3
Keypad keys (15)* Can be used like the keys on an external
numeric keypad.
4
Microsoft logo keys (2) Display the Windows Start menu.
5
Applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
*For information about using hotkeys or keypad keys, refer on the
Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, “Pointing Device and
Keyboard” chapter.
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