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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. Function Hot key Reveals system information. fn+esc Control the bass settings. fn+b Description Reveals information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Enables or disables the Beats Audio bass settings. Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Beats Audio is enabled by default. You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. To view and control the bass properties, from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. 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. Component num lock key Integrated numeric keypad Description 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. 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. 42 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard

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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.
Function
Hot key
Description
Reveals system information.
fn
+
esc
Reveals information about system hardware components and the
system BIOS version number.
Control the bass settings.
fn
+
b
Enables or disables the Beats Audio bass settings.
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep,
controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Beats Audio is
enabled by default.
You can also view and control the bass settings through the
Windows operating system. To view and control the bass properties,
from the Start screen, type
c
, select
Control Panel
, select
Hardware
and Sound
, and then select
Beats Audio Control Panel
.
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.
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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Chapter 5
Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard