Quick Reference Guide

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Key types
The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys
perform specific actions when pressed alone and other
actions when pressed in combination with another key.
Key type Icon Description
Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F11
to perform actions in programs.
For example, pressing F1 may
open help.
Each program uses different
function keys for different
purposes. See the program
documentation to find out more
about the function key actions.
Important: Press FN + F11 to input
F12.
System keys Press these colored keys in
combination with the FN key to
perform specific actions. For more
information, see “System key
combinations” on page 30.
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers
when the numeric keypad is
turned on. Press FN+ to turn on
the numeric keypad.
F
N key Press the FN key in combination
with a colored system key to
perform a specific action.
Windows key Press this key to open the
Windows Start menu. This key can
also be used in combination with
other keys to open utilities like
F (Search utility), R (Run utility),
and E (Computer window).
Application key Press this key 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.
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.
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