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Component ID
Top Components
Keys
Component Description
1 fn key Combines with other keys and buttons to
perform system tasks. For example, pressing
fn+f7 decreases screen brightness.*
2 Function keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. When
combined with fn, function keys perform
additional tasks as hotkeys.
†
3 Keypad keys (15) In Windows, can be used like the keys on an
external numeric keypad.
4 Windows
applications
key
In Windows, displays a shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
5 Windows logo key In Windows, displays the Windows Start menu.
*The keys and buttons that can be combined with the fn key as hotkeys
include the esc and function keys.
†
For information about using hotkeys, refer to the “Hotkeys” section in
Chapter 2, “Keyboard and TouchPad.”