Using the hot keys – HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14-n014nr Notebook PC User Manual
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Shortcut
key
Key
Description
Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows
desktop.
NOTE:
Pressing the key again returns you to the previous screen.
+
c
Reveals the charms.
+
d
Opens the Windows desktop.
+
o
Turns Autorotate on or off (select models only).
+
q
Opens the All Apps screen.
+
tab
Switches between open apps.
NOTE:
Continue to press this key combination until the app you
want is revealed.
alt
+
f4
Closes an active app.
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.
Using the hot keys
A hot key is a combination of the
fn
key and the
esc
key.
To use a hot key:
▲
Briefly press the
fn
key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.
Function
Hot key
Description
Reveals system information.
fn
+
esc
Reveals information about system hardware components and the
system BIOS version number.
Using the keyboard and mouse
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