Special keys
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) 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 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.
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