Special Windows ® Keys; Starting A Program - Toshiba A660-BT2N22 User Manual

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Learning the Basics

Starting a program

F1 through
programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the
key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions
Fn
on the computer. For example,
ON/OFF. For more information, see
page 214.
Special Windows
(Sample Illustration) Special Windows
Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have
special functions in Windows
❖
Windows
❖
Application key—Has a similar function as the secondary
mouse button
Starting a program
The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of
the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find
the file, use the Start menu or Windows
If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options. You can:
❖
Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop
❖
Use the Start menu
❖
Use Windows
❖
Use the Search programs and files field in the Start menu
The next three sections explain how to start a program from the
Start menu, Windows
field.
F12 are called function keys because they execute
®
keys
®
key—Opens the Start menu
®
Explorer to locate the program file
®
Explorer, and the Search programs and files
Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™
"Hot key functions" on
®
Windows key
Application key
®
keys
®
:
®
Explorer.