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Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
Print screen
To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press
the FN +
Windows
(
) + PRTSC keys. (This only
applies to models with a 10-key keypad.)
(Sample Illustration) PRTSC key
Function keys
The function keys (not to be confused with the
FN
key) are
the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard.
(Sample Illustration) Function keys
F1
through
F12
are called function keys because they
execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in
combination with the
FN
key, function keys marked with
icons execute specific functions on the computer. For
example, the
FN
+ (
) keys turn the touchpad ON/OFF. For
more information, see
Special Windows keys
(Sample Illustration) Special Windows keys
Your computer’s keyboard has two keys that have special
functions in Windows:
❖
Windows key
—Launches the Start menu. For more
information refer to Help & Support, or see
way around the desktop” on page 92
❖
Application key
—Has a similar function as the
secondary mouse button
NOTE
Application key
Windows key
