Character keys
Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a
typewriter, except that:
❖
The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing
over an area of the page.
❖
The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not
interchangeable.
❖
The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not
interchangeable.
Function keys
The function keys (not to be confused with the
keys at the top of the keyboard.
(Sample Illustration) Function keys
F1
through
programmed functions when pressed. Function keys marked with
icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example,
F5
turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see
functions" on page
Special Windows
(Sample Illustration) Special Windows
Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have
special functions in Windows
❖
Windows
❖
Application key—Has a similar function as the secondary
mouse button
F12
are called function keys because they execute
165.
®
keys
®
key—Opens the Start menu
Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
®
Windows
key
Application key
®
keys
®
:
83
key) are the 12
Fn
"Hot key