Using the hot keys – HP EliteBook 840 G3 User Manual

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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 a function key, the

num lock

key, or the

esc

key.

See

Using the hot keys on page 14

(3)

Windows key

Opens the Start menu.

NOTE:

Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start

menu.

(4)

num lock

key

Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on

the integrated numeric keypad.

(5)

Integrated numeric keypad

A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard that

enables you to add, subtract, and perform other numeric tasks.

When

num lock

is on, the integrated keypad can be used like an

external numeric keypad.

Using the hot keys

To use a hot key:

Press the

fn

key, and then press the correct function key represented by the icons below.

Press

fn

+function key Description

Initiates Sleep, which saves your information in system memory. The display and other system components

turn off and power is conserved.

To exit Sleep, briefly press the power button.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep.

Turns the backlight keyboard off or on.

NOTE:

To conserve battery power, turn off this feature.

Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is

connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing

fn

+

f4

alternates the screen image from computer display to

monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.

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Chapter 2 Components

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