Icon Key Description
f5 Turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off this feature. To switch between low,
medium, or high brightness levels, press and hold this key in combination with either
the up or down arrow key.
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 key
in combination with the key to perform
the action.
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.
Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
key
Key Description
Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the key
again returns you to the previous screen.
+ c Opens the charms.
+ d Opens the Windows desktop.
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