HP Spectre XT Ultrabook CTO 13t-2100 - Manual (Page 52)

Icon Key Description
f5 Turns the keyboard backlight keyboard feature off or on.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off this feature.
f6 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
f7 Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound.
f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys
Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Several shortcuts will help you
with Windows 8 functions. Press the windows logo in combination with the key to perform the
action.
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.
Shortcut
key Key Description
Opens the Start screen.
+ c Opens the charms.
+ d Opens the Desktop.
+ tab Switches between open apps.
NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the app you
want opens.
alt + f4 Closes an active app.
42 Chapter 5 Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices