Toshiba X300 User Manual

User’s Manual

5-2

The Keyboard

The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the 

twelve keys at the top of your keyboard - these keys function differently 

from other keys.

F1 through F9 are called function keys because they execute programmed 

functions when pressed and, when used in combination with the FN key, 

those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions on the 

computer. Please refer to the section, 

, in 

this chapter for further information, taking care to note that the function 

executed by individual keys will depend on the software you are using.

The FN (function) is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in 

combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key 

combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features.

Hot keys (pressing FN + a function or ESC key) let you enable or disable 

certain features of the computer.

Mute: Pressing FN + ESC turns the volume on and off.

Lock: Pressing FN + F1 enters ''Lock computer mode''. To restore your 

desktop, you need to log on again.

Power Plan: Pressing FN + F2 changes the power settings.