Getting Help About The Windows Operating System; Special Keys; Function Keys And Key Combinations - ThinkPad E460 User Manual

Getting help about the Windows operating system

The Windows help information system provides you with detailed information about using the Windows
operating system to help you get the most of your computer. To access the Windows help information
system, do one of the following:
• For Windows 7: Open the Start menu, and then click Help and Support.
• For Windows 10: Open the Start menu, and then click Get started from the right panel. Additionally, you
can search from the taskbar to find help, apps, files, settings, and so on.

Special keys

Your computer has several special keys to help you work more easily and effectively.

Function keys and key combinations

The keyboard has several special keys, which consist of the Fn key and the function keys
You can configure the Fn key and function keys in the Keyboard Properties window by doing the following:
1. Go to Control Panel, then change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small icons.
2. Click Keyboard. In the Keyboard Properties window, click the Fn and function keys or ThinkPad
F1–F12 keys tab.
3. Select the options of your preference.
• + Enables or disables the Fn Lock function.
When the Fn Lock function is enabled: The Fn Lock indicator is on. To input F1–F12, press the function
keys directly. To initiate the special function printed as an icon on each key, press the Fn key and the
corresponding function key.
When the Fn Lock function is disabled: The Fn Lock indicator is off (default mode). To initiate the
special function printed as an icon on each key, press the function keys directly. To input F1–F12, press
the Fn key and the corresponding function key.
• : Mutes or unmutes the speakers. When the speakers are muted, the speaker mute indicator turns on.
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