Character Keys; Function Keys; Special Windows Keys - Toshiba C845-S4230 User Manual

Character keys

Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a
typewriter, except that:
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The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing
over an area of the page.
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The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not
interchangeable.
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The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not
interchangeable.

Function keys

The function keys (not to be confused with the
keys at the top of the keyboard.
(Sample Illustration) Function keys
F1 through
programmed functions when pressed. Function keys marked with
icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example,
F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see
functions" on page
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
F12 are called function keys because they execute
161.
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keys
®
key—Opens the Start menu
Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
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Windows key
Application key
®
keys
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key) are the 12
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