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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