User's Manual

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Chapter 3: Getting Started
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 F12 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.
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 35.
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.
Volume keys Press these colored keys in combination with the
FN key
to increase or decrease the volume or to turn off all
sound.
FN 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 (Explorer utility).
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric
keypad is turned on. Press
FN+PAD LOCK to turn on
the numeric keypad.
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.
LCD brightness
keys
Press these colored keys in combination with the
FN key
to control the screen brightness.