User Guide

Special keys
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
See Action keys on page 16.
(2) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(3) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with another key. Such key combinations are called
hot keys.
See Hot keys (select products only) on page 18.
(4) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(5) Embedded numeric keypad A numeric keypad superimposed over the keyboard alphabet
keys. When fn+num lk is pressed, the keypad can be used like an
external numeric keypad. Each key on the keypad performs the
function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the
key.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned o, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
(6) num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and o.
– or –
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
(7) Windows application key (select products only) Displays options for a selected object.
(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.
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