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Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
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
functions on the computer. For more information, see “Fn-esse”
on page 166, or “Hot Keys” on page 261.
Windows special keys
The Windows special keys
Your computer’s keyboard has two keys that have special
functions in Windows:
❖ Start key—Opens the Start menu
❖ Application key—Has the same function as the secondary
mouse (or AccuPoint II) button
Start key
Application key