Interact with your computer
Keyboard hotkeys
Some keys on the keyboard are printed with icons. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone or in combination with the Fn key to open certain apps or change certain settings quickly. The functions of the hotkeys are symbolized by the icons printed on them.
| Hotkey | Function |
|---|---|
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Mute/Unmute sound. |
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Decrease/Increase system volume. |
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Mute/Unmute the microphone. |
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Increase/Decrease screen brightness. |
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Switch display devices. |
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Turn airplane mode on and off. |
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Open the Windows Settings app. |
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Lock the screen. |
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Display thumbnails of all open apps.. |
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Open the Windows Calculator app. |
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Display an app launcher for quick access to Lenovo apps and services. Note: For some models, you may need to connect to the Internet and complete system update for this function to take effect. |
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Open the Windows snipping tool. |
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Turn on/off or adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight. Note: This hotkey must be used with the Fn key. |
Hotkey mode
Some hotkeys share keys with function keys (F1 to F12). The hotkey mode is a UEFI/BIOS setting that changes how hotkeys (or function keys) are used.
| Hotkey mode setting | How to use hotkeys | How to use function keys |
|---|---|---|
| Disabled | Hold down the Fn key and press one of the hotkeys. | Press the function keys directly. |
| Enabled | Press the hotkeys directly. | Hold down the Fn key and press one of the function keys. |
Hotkeys that do not share keys with function keys are not affected by the hotkey mode setting. They should always be used with the Fn key.
Back to topTouch operations supported by Windows (for selected models)
For computers with a touch-enabled screen, you can touch the screen directly with your fingers and interact with your computer in a more natural way. The following table lists frequently used touch operations that are supported by the Windows operating system.
| Touch operation | Used for |
|---|---|
 Tap |
Opening apps, documents, and other functions on the taskbar or the Start menu |
 Tap twice quickly |
Opening apps that are pinned on the desktop |
 Tap, hold and lift |
Opening the context menu |
 Pinch |
Zooming out |
 Spread |
Zooming in |
 Swipe in from the left edge |
Opening the widgets panel |
 Swipe in from the right edge |
Opening the notification center |
The Windows operating system also supports 3- and 4-finger gestures on the screen and the touchpad. You can set them up in Settings ➙ Bluetooth & devices.
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