HP 256 G3 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 50)

Icon Key Description
f7 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f8 Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f9 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
f10 Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
f11 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
Using Windows shortcut keys
Windows provides shortcuts so that you can perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key
alone or in combination with a specific key to perform a designated action.
For commonly used shortcuts, use the
Windows Basics guide.
Using the hot keys
A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc key, or the spacebar .
To use a hot key:
▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.
Using the integrated numeric keypad
The computer includes an integrated numeric keypad, and it also supports an optional external
numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. For more details
about the integrated numeric keypad, see Keys on page 13 .
Component Description
num lock key Controls the function of the integrated numeric keypad. Press the
key to alternate between the standard numeric function found on
an external keypad (this function is turned on at the factory) and
the navigational function (indicated by the directional arrows on
the keys).
NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the computer is
turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
Integrated numeric keypad Set at the factory to function like an external numeric keypad. To
alternate between this numeric function and the navigational
function (indicated by the directional arrows on the keys), press
the num lock key.
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