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Getting Started

Hardware Components

Keys

Key availability and location varies by region and model.

Top: Keys

1

Function keys (12)

Perform system and application tasks.
When combined with the

Fn

key, the

function keys

F2

through

F4

and

F7

through

F12

perform additional tasks as

hotkeys.*

2

Fn

key

Combines with other keys to perform
system tasks. For example, pressing

Fn+F7

decreases screen brightness and

pressing

Fn+F8

increases screen

brightness.

3

Keypad keys (15)*

Can be used like the keys on an external
numeric keypad.

4

Microsoft logo keys (2)

Display the Windows Start menu.

5

Applications key

Displays a shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.

*For information about using hotkeys or keypad keys, refer on the
Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, “Pointing Device and
Keyboard” chapter.

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