Special keys
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.
See Action keys on page 14.
(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) Windows application key Displays options for a selected object.
(7)   num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and o when pressed in combination with 
the fn key.
– or –
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated 
numeric keypad.
Keyboard area 13