HP Compaq Presario CQ41-211TX Notebook PC - Manual (Page 43)

To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps:
● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.
– or –
● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then
release both keys at the same time.
Displaying system information
Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version
number.
In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed
as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS
date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.
Opening Help and Support
Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support.
In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides
the following information and tools:
● Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware
components, and specifications
● Answers to questions about using your computer
● Tutorials to help you learn to use the computer and Windows features
● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer
● Checkups for computer functionality
● Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures
● Links to support specialists
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