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03-14-2025 06:59 PM
This keyboard has 10 hot keys - 5 vertical at extreme left and 5 vertical at extreme right. I am unfamiliar with the images printed on them and would like to find a description of what these images describe and what functions each of those keys each perform. Any examples of the functions would be greatly appreciated.
Part number: 3ML04AA; Model: HSA-A002K
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03-20-2025 09:51 AM
Hi @RowdyRob
Welcome to the HP Support Community!
Thanks for posting your query! We're here to help you get back up and running.
The HP Wireless Keyboard and Mouse 300 features 10 hotkeys designed for quick access to various functions.
Here’s a general description of what these hotkeys typically do:
Left-Side Hotkeys
Home Key: Opens your default web browser and navigates to the homepage.
Search Key: Launches the search function on your computer.
Email Key: Opens your default email application.
Calculator Key: Launches the calculator app.
File Explorer Key: Opens the file explorer or a folder shortcut.
Right-Side Hotkeys
Media Play/Pause Key: Controls media playback (play or pause).
Volume Up Key: Increases the system volume.
Volume Down Key: Decreases the system volume.
Mute Key: Mutes or unmutes the system audio.
Sleep Key: Puts your computer into sleep mode.
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03-20-2025 09:51 AM
Hi @RowdyRob
Welcome to the HP Support Community!
Thanks for posting your query! We're here to help you get back up and running.
The HP Wireless Keyboard and Mouse 300 features 10 hotkeys designed for quick access to various functions.
Here’s a general description of what these hotkeys typically do:
Left-Side Hotkeys
Home Key: Opens your default web browser and navigates to the homepage.
Search Key: Launches the search function on your computer.
Email Key: Opens your default email application.
Calculator Key: Launches the calculator app.
File Explorer Key: Opens the file explorer or a folder shortcut.
Right-Side Hotkeys
Media Play/Pause Key: Controls media playback (play or pause).
Volume Up Key: Increases the system volume.
Volume Down Key: Decreases the system volume.
Mute Key: Mutes or unmutes the system audio.
Sleep Key: Puts your computer into sleep mode.
If this solution hits the spot, please come back and click "Accepted Solution" to help others find the answer. And if you'd like to say thanks, select "Yes" on the bottom left of the public post, as that would make our day!
Take care, and have an amazing day!
Regards,
Hawks_Eye
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03-24-2025 08:52 AM
Hawks_Eye
Thanks for the explanations. My keyboard is maybe a little different.
I've sent to photos of the left and right side and tell me if the key's pictured match your explanations.
I know some do but some seem to do nothing or something different.
What do you think ?
Thanks, Rowdy
03-25-2025 10:47 AM
Hi @RowdyRob
Thanks for getting back to us.
Please find the description of the hotkeys below:
LEFT Side, top to bottom
Icon: 2 overlapping blank screens within another screen
Function: spawn new Session?
Icon: blank document rising from open folder
Function: files? (opens File Manager on my machine)
Icon: scissors, rotated tip up
Function: cut (copy & delete) selected object
Icon: two overlapping text documents
Function: copy selected object
Icon: blank clipboard with overlapping text document
Function: paste selected object
RIGHT side
Icon: media play and pause
Function: media play and pause
Icon: black square for stop
Function: media stop
Icon: speaker with +
Function: increase audio output level
Icon: speaker crossed X out
Function: mute audio output
Icon: speaker with -
Function: decrease audio output level
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Regards,
Hawks_Eye
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