Using The Keyboard - Gateway MG1 Service Manual

Using the keyboard

Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop
computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including
shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for specific system operations.
Function keys/ System keys
F key
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Windows key
Key types
The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific actions when
pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key.
Key type Icon
Function keys
System keys
Navigation keys
Numeric keypad
F key
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Windows key
Application key
Arrow keys
System key combinations
When you press the F
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the action identified by the text or icon on the key.
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Navigation keys
Application
Arrow keys
key
Description
Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in
programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help.
Each program uses different function keys for different
purposes. See the program documentation to find out more
about the function key actions.
Press these colored keys in combination with the F
perform specific actions.
Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line,
to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the
beginning of a document, or to the end of a document.
Use these keys to type numbers.
Press the F key in combination with a colored system key to
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perform a specific action.
Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key can
also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like
F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window).
Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help
assistants in Windows.
Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
key and a system key at the same time, your notebook performs
Numeric
keypad
key to
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