Toshiba PORTEGE R500 Series User Manual

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Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on
the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard.
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
(Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
The
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the
program you are using. For more information, see your program
documentation.
Function keys
The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12
keys at the top of the keyboard.
(Sample Illustration) 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 example,
Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For
more information, see “Fn-esse®” on page 150, or “Hot Keys” on
page 203.
Special Windows
®
keys
(Sample Illustration) Special Windows
®
keys
Your computer’s keyboard has two keys that have special functions
in Windows
®
:
❖ Windows
®
key—Opens the Start menu
❖ Application key—Has a similar function as the secondary
mouse button
Application key
Windows
®
key

Toshiba PORTEGE R500 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Toshiba
Model	PORTEGE R500 Series
Category	Laptop
Language	English