Toshiba qosmio x300 Manuel D’Utilisation

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The function keys (not to be confused with the 

Fn

 key) are the 12 

keys at the top of the keyboard. 

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 

Your computer’s keyboard has one key and one button that have 
special functions in Windows

®

: 

❖

 button—Opens the Start menu

❖

Application key—Has a similar function as the secondary 
mouse button

The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of 
the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find 
the file, use the Start menu or Windows

®

 Explorer.

If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options. You can:

❖

Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop

❖

Use the Start menu

❖

Use Windows

®

 Explorer or the Start menu to locate the 

program file

❖

Use the Search or Start Search field in the Start menu

The next three sections explain how to start a program from the 
Start menu, Windows

®

 Explorer and the Start Search field.

Application key

Windows

®

 button