HP ENVY x2 User Guide - Windows 8 - Page 57

Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys, in combination with the key to perform

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Icon Key Description f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. This action key can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer. f6 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD. f7 Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. f9 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible. Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Several shortcuts will help you with Windows 8 functions. Press the windows logo in combination with the key to perform the action. NOTE: Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard of the tablet. For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys go to HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant, on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. Shortcut Key key Description Opens the Start screen. + c Opens the charms. + d Opens the Windows desktop. Using the keyboard and mouse 47

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Icon
Key
Description
f4
Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For
example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the
screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous
display on both the computer and the monitor.
This action key can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving
video information from the computer.
f6
Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
f7
Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
f8
Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
f9
Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f10
Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f11
Mutes or restores speaker sound.
f12
Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE:
A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys
Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Several shortcuts will help you
with Windows 8 functions. Press the windows logo
in combination with the key to perform the
action.
NOTE:
Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard of the tablet.
For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys go to HP Support Assistant. To access HP
Support Assistant, on the Start screen, select the
HP Support Assistant
app.
Shortcut
key
Key
Description
Opens the Start screen.
+
c
Opens the charms.
+
d
Opens the Windows desktop.
Using the keyboard and mouse
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