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Using the keyboard
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Keys
Component
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. Refer to the program documentation to find
out more about the function key actions.
Numeric keypad
Use these keys to type numbers when numeric keypad
is turned on. Press
F
N
+
P
AD
L
OCK
to turn on the
numeric keypad.
System keys
Press these green or blue-colored keys in combination
with the
F
N
key to perform a specific action.
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 green or
blue-colored system key (such as
S
TANDBY
, or
P
AUSE
)
to perform a specific action.
Windows key
Press to open the Windows Start menu. These keys
can also be used in combination with other keys to
open utilities like
F
(Search utility),
R
(Run utility), and
E
(Explorer utility).
Application key
Press 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.
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