Gateway NV7802u - NV - Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
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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 Description
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.
System keys Press these colored keys in
combination with the F
N
key
to perform specific actions. For
more information, see
“System key combinations” on
page 29 .
Navigation keys 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.
F
N
key Press the F
N
key in
combination with a colored
system key to perform a
specific action.
Windows key 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).
Application key Press this key for quick access
to shortcut menus and help
assistants in Windows.
Arrow keys Press these keys to move the
cursor up, down, right, or left.