Special keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes specic functions when pressed in combination with another key.
(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.
NOTE: On select products, the f5 action key turns the keyboard backlight
feature o or on.
(5) num lock key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated
numeric keypad.
(6) Integrated numeric keypad A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When num lock is
pressed, the keypad can be used like an external numeric keypad.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is turned o, that
function is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
Keyboard area 17