Toshiba M40 User Guide

User’s Manual

5-2

The Keyboard

F1 ... F12 function keys

The function keys, not to be confused with 

, are the 12 keys at the top of 

your keyboard. These keys are dark gray, but function differently from the 

other dark gray keys.

 through 

 are called function keys because they execute 

programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the 

 

key, keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. 

See the section, Soft keys: Fn key combinations, in this chapter. The 

function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are 

using. 

Soft keys: Fn key combinations

The 

 (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.

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard

The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101-key 

enhanced keyboard, shown in the figure below. The 101/102-key enhanced 

keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. It also has additional 

, 

 and 

 keys to the right of the main keyboard. Since the 

keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys, some of the enhanced keyboard 

functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger 

keyboard.
Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not 
have. Pressing the 

 key and one of the following keys simulates the 

enhanced keyboard’s functions.

Press 

 to access the integrated keypad. When 

activated, the keys with white markings on the bottom edge become 
numeric keypad keys (

) or cursor control keys (

). Refer 

to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to 

operate these keys. The power on default for both settings is off.