Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Action keys  Execute frequently used system functions as dened by the icon 
symbols on f1 through f12 function keys.
(2) esc key  Displays system information when pressed in combination with 
the fn key.
(3) fn key  Executes specic functions when pressed in combination with 
another key.
(4) Windows key  Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start 
menu.
(5) Windows application key  Displays options for a selected object.
(6) Power button  ● When the computer is o, press the button briey to turn 
on the computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briey to 
initiate Sleep.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button 
briey to exit Sleep (select products only).
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button 
briey 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 ineective, press and hold the power button 
down for at least 10 seconds to turn 
o the computer.
To learn more about your power and sleep settings:
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Right-click the Power icon   , and then 
select Power and sleep settings.
(7) OMEN key  Opens the OMEN Gaming Hub software.
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