F1 ... F12 Function Keys; Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations; Emulation Keys - Toshiba Tecra A3 User Manual

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The Caps Lock function key locks only the alphabetic characters in
uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted
position.
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The Shift keys, the Tab key, and the BkSp (backspace) key perform the
same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special
computer functions.

F1 ... F12 function keys

The function keys, not to be confused with Fn, are the 12 keys at the top of
your keyboard. These keys are dark gray, but function differently from the
other dark gray keys.
F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed
functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, keys marked
with icons execute specific functions on the computer. See the section, Soft
keys: Fn key combinations, in this chapter. The function executed by
individual keys depends on the software you are using.

Soft keys: Fn key combinations

The Fn (function) is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in
combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key combinations
that enable, disable or configure specific features.
Some software may disable or interfere with soft-key operations. Soft-key
settings are not restored by the Standby feature.

Emulation keys

Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not have.
Pressing the Fn key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced
keyboard's functions.
Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F11 to access the integrated keypad. When activated,
the gray keys with white numbers become numeric keypad keys (Fn + F11)
or cursor control keys (Fn + F10). Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this
chapter for more information on how to operate these keys. The power on
default for both settings is off.
TECRA A3/S2
The Keyboard
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