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Keyboard shortcuts are keys or combinations of keys that provide a quick way to perform particular functions. They help you work more efficiently.

The following tables describe the functions of keyboard shortcuts.

FnLock and function keys

Key / Key combination Function description
Fn + FnLock

Switch between the special and standard functions of the function keys (F1–F12).

Function keys provide two sets of functions: special function and standard function. Icons on the key denote the special function, such as an icon of a loudspeaker with a backslash on top of it and an icon of a loudspeaker with a minus sign on the right. Characters on the key denote the standard function, such as F1 and F2.

LED indicator on Esc key indicates which function of the function keys is enabled:

  • When the indicator is off, the special function is enabled.
  • When the indicator is on, the standard function is enabled.
an icon of a loudspeaker with a backslash on top of it Mute / Unmute (Speakers).
an icon of a loudspeaker with a minus sign on the right Decrease volume.
an icon of a loudspeaker with a plus sign on the right Increase volume.
an icon of a microphone with a backslash on top of it Enable / Disable the microphone.
an icon of a illuminated bulb with a plus sign on the right Increase screen brightness.
an icon of a illuminated bulb with a minus sign on the right Decrease screen brightness.
icons of an external display and the notebook computer's built-in display Select and set up display devices.
an icon of Mode Change power mode.
an icon of PrtSc Print Screen.
an icon of a snipping tool Open Snipping Tool.
an icon of Device Collaboration Open Microsoft® Phone Link.
an icon of a star Open the Vantage app.

Other general keyboard shortcuts

Key combination Function description
Fn + an icon of a horizontal line and several vertical and slanted lines above the horizontal line, which forms an arch Adjust the keyboard backlight.
Fn + an icon of the left arrow Go to beginning.
Fn + an icon of the right arrow Go to end.
Fn + Tab Open Magnifier.
Fn + 4 Enter sleep mode.
Fn + B Break operation.
Fn + K Scroll contents.
Fn + P Pause operation.
Fn + S Send system request.
Fn + N Open system information Window.

You can customize keyboard settings in Vantage app. To customize detailed settings, open the Vantage app, and then click Device ➙ Input & Accessories.

For more keyboard shortcuts, go to Windows Support.

For computers with a touch-enabled screen, you can touch the screen directly with your fingers and interact with computer in a simple way. The following sections introduce frequently used touch gestures.

  • Some gestures might not be available when you are using certain apps.
  • Do not use gloved fingers or incompatible pens for input on the screen. Otherwise, the touch screen might be not sensitive or does not respond.
  • The touch screen is delicate. Do not apply pressure on the screen or touch the screen with anything hard or sharp. Otherwise, the touch panel might malfunction or get damaged.

One finger touch gesture

To do this Gesture
Open a shortcut menu. Tap and hold. Tap and hold with one finger to open a shortcut menu
Open the widget panel. Swipe from the left. Swipe from the left with one finger to view all open windows or open the widget panel
Open notification center. Swipe from the right. Swipe from the right with one finger to open action center or notification center

Two-finger touch gesture

To do this Gesture
Zoom out. Move two fingers towards. Move two fingers towards to zoom out
Zoom in. Spread two fingers apart. Spread two fingers apart to zoom in

Three- and four-finger touch gesture

To do this Gesture
Show all open windows. Swipe with three fingers up. Swipe with three fingers up to show all open windows
Show the desktop. Swipe with three fingers down. Swipe with three fingers down to show the desktop
Switch apps. Swipe with three fingers to the left or right. Swipe with three fingers to the left or right to switch apps
Switch desktops. Swipe with four fingers to the left or right. Swipe with four fingers to the left or right to switch desktops

Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your workspace.

Connect to a wired display

If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click a blank area on the desktop and select display settings. Then follow the on-screen instructions to detect the external display.

Illustration showing how to connect to a wired display

Supported resolution

The following table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display.

Connect the external display to Supported resolution
USB-C connector (Thunderbolt 4) Up to 8K / 60 Hz
HDMITM connector Up to 4K / 60 Hz

The refresh rate higher than 60 Hz can also be supported. If you set the refresh rate higher than 60 Hz, the maximum resolution might be limited.

Connect to a wireless display

To use a wireless display, ensure that both your computer and the external display support the Miracast® feature.

Press Windows logo key + K and then select a wireless display to connect with.

Set the display mode

Press F7 key with display-switch function or Fn + F7 key with display-switch function and then select a display mode of your preference.

Change display settings

Step 1
Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select display settings.
Step 2
Select the display that you want to configure and change display settings of your preference.

You can change the settings for both the computer display and the external display. For example, you can define which one is the main display and which one is the secondary display. You also can change the resolution and orientation.

The computer display can be opened up to an angle of 360 degrees. Rotate the computer display to switch among different convertible multi-modes for different purposes.

  • Do not rotate the display with too much force, or apply too much force to the upper-right or upper-left corner of the display. Otherwise, the computer display or hinges might get damaged.
  • The keyboard and the pointing device are automatically disabled in the stand mode, tent mode, and tablet mode. Use the touch screen to control your computer instead. The keyboard and the pointing device will be enabled again automatically when you switch from other modes to notebook mode.
Mode Recommended scenario
Notebook mode Illustration of the stand mode
  • Enter text.
  • Use the trackpad and the pointing device.
Stand mode Illustration of the stand mode
  • Have a video call.
  • Give a presentation.
Tent mode Illustration of the tent mode
  • Watch a video.
  • View a slide show.
Tablet mode Illustration of the tablet mode
  • Write and draw.
  • Play touch-enabled games.