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Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(4) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(5) Power button ● When the computer is o, press the button briey to turn
on the computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep (select products only).
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey 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 ineective, press and hold the power button for
at least 4 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options.
▲ Right-click the Power meter icon and then select
Power Options.
(6) Windows application key (select products only) Displays options for a selected object.
(7) num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and o when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
– or –
Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and o.
– or –
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
(8) Integrated numeric keypad A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When
num lk is pressed, the integrated keypad can be used like an
external numeric keypad.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned o, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
Action keys
Action keys perform specic functions and vary by computer. To determine which keys are on your computer,
look at the icons on your keyboard and match them to the descriptions in this table.
▲ To use an action key, press and hold the key.
NOTE: On some products, you must press the fn key in combination with the action key.
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