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Using the hot keys – HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14-n014nr Notebook PC User Manual

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Shortcut
key

Key

Description

Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows
desktop.

NOTE:

Pressing the key again returns you to the previous screen.

+

c

Reveals the charms.

+

d

Opens the Windows desktop.

+

o

Turns Autorotate on or off (select models only).

+

q

Opens the All Apps screen.

+

tab

Switches between open apps.

NOTE:

Continue to press this key combination until the app you

want is revealed.

alt

+

f4

Closes an active app.

For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to Help and Support. From the Start
screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

Using the hot keys

A hot key is a combination of the

fn

key and the

esc

key.

To use a hot key:

Briefly press the

fn

key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.

Function

Hot key

Description

Reveals system information.

fn

+

esc

Reveals information about system hardware components and the
system BIOS version number.

Using the keyboard and mouse

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