Using the hot keys – HP Split 13t-g100 CTO x2 PC User Manual

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Shortcut
key

Key

Description

+

c

Reveals the charms.

+

d

Opens the Windows desktop.

+

o

Turns Autorotate on or off.

+

q

Opens the All Apps screen.

+

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

A hot key is a combination of the

fn

key and the

esc

key or the

b

key.

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.

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