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Chapter 2
Using Windows 8
Windows Hot Key Function
You can use the following convenient hot keys in Windows 8.
You can use the following function when an external-type
keyboard is connected.
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.
Function Hot Keys Function Description
Opening the
Advanced
Management Tool
Windows Key + X
Opens the Advanced
Management Tool.
Exit App Alt + F4
Exits the currently
running App.