Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions
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 another key. Such key combinations are
called
hot keys
.
(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.
(5) Windows Copilot key Opens Windows Copilot (select products only).
(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
for at least 4 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, use the Power icon.
● Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power
and sleep settings.
(7) num lk key 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 off, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
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Use the illustration and table to identify the bottom components.
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