Product Description
Maintenance and Service Guide 1–15
Table 1-5
Standard Keyboard Components
Item Component Function
1 fn key Executes frequently used system
functions when pressed in combination
with a function key or the esc key.
2 caps lock key Enables caps lock and turns on the caps
lock light.
3 f1 to f12 keys (12) Perform system and application tasks.
When combined with the fn key, several
keys and buttons perform additional tasks
as hotkeys.
4 num lock key Enables numeric lock, turns on the
embedded numeric keypad, and turns
on the num lock light.
5 Embedded keypad In Windows, can be used like the keys
on an external numeric keypad.
6 Arrow keys Moves the cursor around the screen.
7Windows
applications key
In Windows, displays a shortcut menu
for items beneath the pointer.
8 Windows logo key In Windows, displays the Windows
Start menu.