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Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
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
225.
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
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.
(Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay
F12
are called function keys because they execute
®
keys
®
key—Opens the Start menu
Fn + F9
turns the TouchPad™
"Hot key functions" on
®
Windows
key
Application key
®
keys
®
:
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