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Chapter 2
Using Windows 8
Windows Hot Key Function
You can use the following convenient hot keys in Windows 8.
Function Hot Keys Function Description
Displaying the
Start Screen
Windows Key Switches to Start mode.
Displaying the
Desktop
Windows Key + D
Switches to Desktop
mode.
Running the
Charms
Windows Key + C Activates the Charms.
Locking the
Screen
Windows Key + L Locks the screen.
Opening the
Ease of Access
Center
Windows Key + U
Opens the Ease of Access
Center conguration.
Opening the
Second Screen
Settings
Windows Key + P
Opens the External
Monitor Settings menu.
Opening the
Advanced
Management
Tool
Windows Key + X
Opens the Advanced
Management Tool.
Exit App Alt + F4
Exits the currently
running App.