Getting Help About The Windows Operating System; Special Keys - Lenovo ThinkPad 11e 3rd Gen User Manual

Getting help about the Windows operating system

The Windows help information system provides you with detailed information about using the Windows
operating system to help you get the most of your computer. To access the Windows help information
system, do one of the following:
• For Windows 7: Open the Start menu, and then click Help and Support.
• For Windows 10: Open the Start menu, and then click Get started. Additionally, you can use Cortana
personal assistant to search for help, apps, files, settings, and so on.

Special keys

Your computer keyboard features several special keys to help you work more easily and effectively.
The following illustration shows the locations of the special keys.
Note: Your computer might look slightly different from the following illustration.
1 Windows key
Press the Windows key to open the Start menu.
You also can use the Windows key together with another key to achieve other functions. For details, refer to
the help information system of the Windows operating system.
2 Fn key and function keys
You can configure the Fn key and function keys in the Keyboard Properties window by doing the following:
1. Go to Control Panel and change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small icons.
2. Click Keyboard. In the Keyboard Properties window, click the Fn and function keys or ThinkPad
F1–F12 keys tab.
3. Select the options of your preference.
• + Enables or disables the Fn Lock function.
When the Fn Lock function is enabled: The Fn Lock indicator is on. To input F1–F12, press the function
keys directly. To initiate the special function printed as an icon on each key, press the Fn key and the
corresponding function key.
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