Function keys
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is pressed. If you press Shift and the key, the symbol shown on the upper part of the key is typed out. For example, if you press 2, 2 is typed out; if you press Shift + 2, @ is typed out.
The keys F1 to F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multi-media control, as indicated by the icon at the bottom of the key. Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon. For example, pressing F3 mutes the audio (refer to the table below).
Function key | Redefined key (for multimedia control) | Behavior |
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Toggle between enabling and disabling wireless connection | ||
Toggle between muting and unmuting audio | ||
Decrease volume | ||
Increase volume | ||
Toggle between enabling and disabling the Windows key | ||
Toggle between turning keyboard backlight on and off | ||
Switch to external display | ||
Decrease brightness | ||
Increase brightness | ||
Toggle between enabling and disabling the touchpad |
The fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
Function key | Behavior |
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Print screen | |
Insert | |
Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light | |
Toggle between scroll lock on and scroll lock off | |
Toggle between Break and Pause | |
Initiate system request | |
Open application menu | |
Toggle between locking and unlocking the fn key | |
Open the Emoji window |
G key
Function key | Behavior |
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Toggle between Windows power settings and the thermal setting for optimal gaming performance. |
Macro keys
Keys | Description |
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Macro keys
NOTE You can configure modes and assign multiple tasks to the macro keys on the keyboard.
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