Function Keys; Special Windows ® Keys; Starting A Program - Toshiba P505 S8970 - Satellite - Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz User Manual

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Learning the Basics

Starting a program

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. Used in combination with the
key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions
Fn
on the computer. For example,
more information, see
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
program file
❖
Use the Search or Start Search field in the Start menu
The next three sections explain how to start a program from the
Start menu, Windows
F12 are called function keys because they execute
"Hot key functions" on page
®
keys
®
button—Opens the Start menu
®
Explorer or the Start menu to locate the
®
Explorer and the Start Search field.
Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For
®
Windows button
Application key
®
keys
®
:
®
Explorer.
key) are the 12
Fn
219.