Toshiba Satellite Pro A210 Series, User Manual

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The Keyboard
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F1 ... F12 function keys
The function keys, not to be confused with
FN
, are the 12 keys at the top of your
keyboard. These keys are dark gray, but function differently from the other dark
gray keys.
F1
through
F12
are called function keys because they execute programmed
functions when pressed. Used in combination with the
FN
key, keys marked with
icons execute specific functions on the computer. See the section, Soft keys:
FN
key combinations, in this chapter. The function executed by individual keys
depends on the software you are using.
Soft keys: FN key combinations
The
FN
(function) is unique to Toshiba computers and is used in combination
with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key combinations that enable,
disable or configure specific features.
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard
The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104/105-key enhanced
keyboard, shown in figure 5-1. The 104/105-key enhanced keyboard has a
numeric keypad and scroll lock key. It also has additional
ENTER
,
CTRL
and
ALT
keys to the right of the main keyboard. Since the keyboard is smaller and
has fewer keys, some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated
using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard.
Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not have.
Pressing the
FN
key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced key-
board’s functions.
Press
FN + F10 or FN + F11
to access the integrated keypad. When activated,
the keys with white markings on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys
(
FN + F11
) or cursor control keys (
FN + F10
). Refer to the Keypad overlay sec-
Some software may disable or interfere with soft-key operations.
Soft-key settings are not restored by the Resume feature.