HP ENVY 15-j185nr User Guide - Windows 8 - Page 49

Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys, Using the hot keys (select models only), Help and Support

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Icon Key Description 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 Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key in combination with the appropriate key to perform the action. Shortcut Key key + c 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. Reveals the charms. + d Opens the Windows desktop. + o Turns Autorotate on or off (select models only). + tab alt + f4 Switches between open apps. NOTE: Continue to press this key combination until the app you want is revealed. 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 (select models only) A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc key, the b 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 keyboard and mouse 39

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Icon
Key
Description
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 Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys
Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key
in
combination with the appropriate key to perform the action.
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).
+
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 (select models only)
A hot key is a combination of the
fn
key and the
esc
key, the
b
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 keyboard and mouse
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