- Notes, cautions, and warnings
- Views of Dell 14 Plus DB14250
- Set up your Dell 14 Plus DB14250
- Specifications of Dell 14 Plus DB14250
- Dimensions and weight
- Processor
- Chipset
- Operating system
- Memory
- External ports and slots
- Internal slots
- Wireless module
- Audio
- Storage
- Keyboard
- Keyboard function keys
- Camera
- Touchpad
- Power adapter
- Battery
- Display
- Fingerprint reader (optional)
- GPU—Integrated
- External display support
- Operating and storage environment
- ComfortView
- ComfortView Plus
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
- Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
- Software
- BIOS Setup
- Troubleshooting
- Handling swollen rechargeable Li-ion batteries
- Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics
- Built-in self-test (BIST)
- System-diagnostic lights
- Recovering the operating system
- Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset)
- Backup media and recovery options
- Network power cycle
- Drain flea power (perform hard reset)
- Getting help and contacting Dell
- Revision history
Dell 14 Plus DB14250 Owner's Manual
Keyboard function keys
NOTE:Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.
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 that is 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 that is 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-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multimedia control, as indicated by the icon on the key. Press the function key to enable the task represented by the icon. For example, pressing F1 mutes the audio (see the table below).
However, if the function keys F1-F12 are needed for specific software applications, multimedia functionality can be disabled by pressing fn + esc. Later, multimedia control can be invoked by pressing fn and the respective function key. For example, mute audio by pressing fn + F1.
| Function key | Primary behavior |
|---|---|
| F1 | Mute or unmute audio |
| F2 | Decrease volume |
| F3 | Increase volume |
| F4 | Play or Pause |
| F5 | Turn on or turn off
keyboard backlight.
NOTE:Toggle to cycle the keyboard backlight
status through off, low-backlight, and high-backlight.
|
| F6 | Decrease brightness |
| F7 | Increase brightness |
| F8 | Switch to external display |
| F10 | Print screen |
| F11 | Home |
| F12 | End |
The fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke secondary functions.
| Function key | Secondary behavior |
|---|---|
| fn + esc | Toggle fn-key lock |
| fn + S | Toggle scroll lock |
| fn + B | Pause or Break |
| fn + R | System request |
| fn + P | Privacy screen |
| fn + Copilot | Open the application menu |
| fn + spacebar | Open the emoji menu |
| fn + T | Toggle ultra performance mode |
| fn + Left arrow | Home |
| fn + Right arrow | End |
Keys with alternate characters
There are other keys on your keyboard with alternate characters. The symbols that are shown at the bottom of these keys are the main characters that are displayed when the key is pressed; the symbols that are shown at the top of these keys are displayed when the key is pressed with the shift key. For example, if you press 2, 2 is displayed; if you press Shift and 2, @ is displayed.
Please provide ratings (1-5 stars).
Please provide ratings (1-5 stars).
Please provide ratings (1-5 stars).
Please select whether the article was helpful or not.
Comments cannot contain these special characters: <>()\