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Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
Ctrl
Sample Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys
The
Ctrl
program you are using. For more information, see your
program documentation.
Function keys
The function keys (not to be confused with the
12 keys at the top of the keyboard.
Sample function keys
through
F1
programmed functions when you press them. Used in
combination with the
run specific functions on the computer.
®
Windows
special keys
Sample Windows
The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions
in the operating system:
❖
The Windows
❖
The Application key has the same function as the
secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse
button).
Fn
Alt
,
, and
keys do different things depending on the
Fn
Alt
are called function keys because they run
F12
Application key
Windows logo key
®
special keys
®
logo key opens the Start menu.
key, function keys marked with icons
Fn
.
key) are the
Fn