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Learning the Basics
Backlit keyboard
are called function keys because they execute
These
programmed functions when pressed. When used in
combination with the
icons execute the traditional
computer. For example, the (
ON/OFF. If you press the
function (refreshes the Internet page), is performed. For more
information, see
Special Windows keys
(Sample Illustration) Special Windows keys
Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special
functions in Windows:
❖
Windows key
information refer to Help & Support, or see
way around the desktop" on page 91
❖
Application key
secondary mouse button
Backlit keyboard
(Available on certain models.)
Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature. If
the keyboard backlight setting is set to Auto, the backlight
turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off after a
certain interval when you stop typing. You can modify the
time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to
always on or always off.
Touch screen
(Available on certain models.)
Your computer may come with a touch screen, enabling
direct interaction with displayed apps and programs through
simple or multi-touch gestures.
key, function keys marked with
FN
F1-F12
+ (
FN
"TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page
Windows key
Application key
—Launches the Start menu. For more
—Has a similar function as the
functions on the
) key turns the touchpad
) keys, the traditional
"Finding your
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