Table 2-8 Special keys and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with another key. Such key combinations are called
hot keys.
See Hot keys (select products only) on page 15.
(3) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(4) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
See Action keys on page 13.
(5) Power button ●When the computer is o, press the button briey to turn
on the computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep (select products only).
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
IMPORTANT: Pressing and holding down the power button
results in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineective, press and hold the power button for
at least 4 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, use the Power icon.
●Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power
and sleep settings.
(6) Camera privacy switch Turns the camera o and on.
NOTE: or more information, see Using a camera (select
products only) on page 28
Action keys
Action keys perform specic functions and vary by computer. To determine which keys are on your computer,
look at the icons on your keyboard and match them to the descriptions in this table.
■To use an action key, press and hold the key.
NOTE: On some products, you must press the fn key in combination with the action key.
Action keys 13