Toshiba 8100 User Guide

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Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer
Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
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Function keys 
The function keys (not to be confused with the 
Fn
 key) are the 12 
keys at the top of the keyboard. 
 
The 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 
Windows special keys 
The Windows special keys 
The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in 
Windows: The Start key activates the Start menu. The Application 
key has the same function as the secondary mouse (or 
AccuPoint II) button. 
Overlay keys 
The keys with white numbers and symbols on the front of them 
form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter 
numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key 
keypad on a desktop computer’s keyboard.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
Start key
Application key