Gateway M-7301U, Reference Manual

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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, function keys for specific system operations, and
the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
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.
Tip
You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook or optional port
replicator using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to
connect a USB keyboard.
Key type Icon Description
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers
when the numeric keypad is
turned on. Press
F
N
+ to turn on
the numeric keypad.
Function keys 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.
Function keys/System keys
Navigation
keys
F
N
key
Windows key
Numeric
keypad
Application key
Arrow keys
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