Key Types; System Key Combinations - Gateway NV-53 Service Manual

Key types

The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific
actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with
another key.

System key combinations

When you press the F
performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key.
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CHAPTER 1: System specifications
Key type Icon
Function keys
System keys
Navigation keys
key
F
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Windows key
Application key
Arrow keys
Press and hold F ,
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then press this
system key...
Description
Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs.
For example, pressing F1 may open help.
Each program uses different function keys for different purposes.
See the program documentation to find out more about the
function key actions.
Press these colored keys in combination with the F
perform specific actions. For more information, see
combinations" on page
Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line,
to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning
of a document, or to the end of a document.
Press the F key in combination with a colored system key to
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perform a specific action.
Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key can also
be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like
F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window).
Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help
assistants in Windows.
Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
key and a system key at the same time, your notebook
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To...
Turn the capacitive touch key LEDs on or off. For more information, see
"Using the status indicators" on page
Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Press the power button to
leave Sleep mode.
Toggle the notebook display in the following order:
The LCD
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An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be
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plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook)
Both displays at the same time
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