Function Keys; Windows ® Special Keys - Toshiba Portege 2010 User Manual

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Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
❖
The uppercase O (oh) and the number 0 are not
interchangeable.
❖
The
uppercase—the number and symbol keys are not
affected.

Function keys

Function keys
The function keys (not to be confused with the
12 keys at the top of the keyboard. They are called function
keys because they run programmed functions determined by
the application you are using. For more information, see your
program documentation.
Hot keys
When used in combination with the Fn key, function keys
marked with icons run programmed functions specific to your
computer. For more information, see
page 179.
®
Windows special keys
Windows
The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions:
❖
The Windows
❖
The Application key has the same function as the
secondary (or right mouse) control button.
key changes only the alphabet keys to
Caps Lock
Start key
Application key
®
special keys
®
logo key opens the Start menu.
key) are the
Fn
"Hot Keys" on