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Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
(Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
The
Ctrl
,
Fn
, and
Alt
keys do different things depending on the
program you are using. For more information, see your program
documentation.
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,
Fn+F9
turns off the TouchPad. For
more information, see
“Hot key functions” on page 203
.
Special Windows
®
keys
(Sample Illustration) Special Windows
®
keys
Your computer’s keyboard has one key and one button that have
special functions in Windows
®
:
❖
Windows
®
button—Opens the Start menu
❖
Application key—Has a similar function as the secondary
mouse button
Application key
Windows
®
button