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Keyboard and pointing devices, Using the keyboard, Using the action keys

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5 Keyboard and pointing devices The following sections are included in this chapter: ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard. To use an action key, press and hold this key to activate the assigned action. NOTE: Depending on the program you are using, pressing fn and one of the action keys will open a specific shortcut menu within that application. NOTE: You can disable the action key feature in Setup Utility (BIOS) and revert back to pressing the fn key and one of the action keys to activate the assigned action. Icon Action Help and Support Screen brightness down Screen brightness up Description Opens Help and Support. Help and Support provides tutorials, answers to questions, and product updates. Decreases the screen brightness level. Increases the screen brightness level. 38 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices

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5
Keyboard and pointing devices
The following sections are included in this chapter:
Using the keyboard
Using pointing devices
Using the keyboard
Using the action keys
Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard.
To use an action key, press and hold this key to activate the assigned action.
NOTE:
Depending on the program you are using, pressing
fn
and one of the action keys will open a
specific shortcut menu within that application.
NOTE:
You can disable the action key feature in Setup Utility (BIOS) and revert back to pressing
the
fn
key and one of the action keys to activate the assigned action.
Icon
Action
Description
Help and Support
Opens Help and Support.
Help and Support provides tutorials, answers to questions, and product updates.
Screen brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness level.
Screen brightness up
Increases the screen brightness level.
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Chapter 5
Keyboard and pointing devices