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Navigating the screen6
You can navigate the computer screen by using touch gestures (select products only) and by using the
keyboard and mouse.
Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on the keyboard to perform
routine tasks.
Using touch gestures (select products only)
You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and
pointer options.
Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type control panel in the search box, and then select Control
Panel. Select Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse.
NOTE: Touch gestures are not supported in all apps.
Using the keyboard and mouse
The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll, and perform the same functions as you
do using touch gestures. With the keyboard, you can use action keys and hot keys to perform specific
functions.
TIP: The Windows key on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from an open
app or the Windows desktop. Press the key again to return to the previous screen.
NOTE: Depending on the country or region, the keys and keyboard functions of your keyboard might
be different from those discussed in this section.
Using the action keys or hot keys
You can quickly access information or perform functions by using certain keys and key combinations.
● Action keys perform an assigned function. The icons on the function keys at the top of the keyboard
illustrate the assigned function for each key.
To use an action key, press and hold the key.
● Hot keys are a combination of the fn key and another key.
To use a hot key, briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.
Action keys
Depending on the keyboard model, your keyboard might support the keys that are described in the next
table.
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