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Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
Using the keyboard
Your computer may be equipped with a 10-key
keyboard, depending on your model.
Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control
keys, function keys, and special Windows
®
keys.
(Sample Illustration) Keyboard
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,
F5
turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more
“TOSHIBA Function Keys” on page 146
Special Windows
®
keys
(Sample Illustration) Special Windows
®
keys
NOTE
Application key
Windows
®
key