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Using the keyboard
Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard.
Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and
function keys for specific system operations.
Key types
The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed
alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key.
Key type Icon Description
Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs.
For example, pressing F1 may open help.
Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. See
the program documentation to find out more about the function key
actions.
System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the F
N key to perform
specific actions.
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the
end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a
document, or to the end of a document.
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers.
FN key Press the FN key in combination with a colored system key to perform
a specific action.
Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key can also be
used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search
utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window).
Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants
in Windows.
Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
Function keys/ System keys
Navigation keys
FN
key
Windows key
Numeric
keypad
Application
key
Arrow keys