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Using the keyboard, Identifying the hotkey, Using the action keys – HP Mini 210-3001xx PC User Manual

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Using the keyboard

Identifying the hotkey

A hotkey is a combination of the

fn

key (1) and the

esc

key (2).

To use a hotkey:

Briefly press the

fn

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

Description

fn

+

esc

Displays system information.

Using the action keys

Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard. The
icons on the

f1

through

f12

keys represent the action key functions.

To use an action key, press and hold this key to activate the assigned function.

NOTE:

The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility

(BIOS) and revert back to standard settings by pressing the

fn

key and one of the function keys to

activate the assigned function. Refer to

Setup Utility (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics

on page 58

for instructions.

CAUTION:

Use extreme care when making changes in the Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the

computer from operating properly.

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Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices