Function Keys; Windows Special Keys; Overlay Keys - Toshiba Satellite M45 User Manual

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 pressed. Used in combination
with the
specific functions on the computer. For example,
off the TouchPad. For more information, see
page 148, or

Windows special keys

Sample Windows special keys
Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special
functions in Windows:
❖
Start key—Opens the Start menu
❖
Application key—Has the same function as the
secondary mouse button

Overlay keys

The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of
them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets
you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would
using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard.
are called function keys because they execute
F12
key, function keys marked with icons execute
Fn
"Hot Keys" on page
Start key
Application key
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