Toshiba L300D Manual Do Utilizador

User’s Manual

5-2

The Keyboard

The function keys, not to be confused with FN, are the 12 keys at the top of 
your keyboard. These keys are dark gray, but function differently from the 
other dark gray keys.

F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute 
programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the FN 
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. 

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.

The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104/105-key 
enhanced keyboard, shown in figure 5-1. The 104/105-key enhanced 
keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. It also has additional 
ENTER, CTRL and ALT 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 FN key and one of the following keys simulates the 

enhanced keyboard’s functions.

Press FN + F10 or FN + F11 to access the 
computer’s integrated keypad.

When activated, the keys with dark gray markings 
on their bottom edge become either numeric 
keypad keys (FN + F11) or cursor control keys 
(FN + F10). Please refer to the 

 

section in this chapter for more information on 
how to operate these keys, taking care to note 
that the power on default for both settings is off.