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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 Keys” on page 198.
Special Windows
®
keys
(Sample Illustration) Special Windows
®
keys
Your computer’s keyboard has two keys that have special
functions in Windows
®
:
❖ Windows
®
key—Opens the Start menu
❖ Application key—Has the same function as the
secondary mouse button
Alt
Ctrl
Fn
Application key
Windows
®
key