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Using the keyboard
Depending on your model, your computer comes with either a standard keyboard or a ngerprint reader
keyboard. The Microsoft Windows shortcut keys are provided on both keyboard types.
This section provides information about the following topics:
• “Using Windows shortcut keys” on page 18
• “Using the blue ThinkVantage button” on page 18
• “Using a ngerprint reader” on page 18
Using Windows shortcut keys
Both the standard keyboard and the ngerprint reader keyboard provide three keys you can use with your
Microsoft Windows operating system.
• The two Windows logo keys are located beside the Alt key on either side of the spacebar. They feature
the Windows logo. On the Windows 7 operating system, press the Windows key to open the Start menu.
On the Windows 8 operating system, press the Windows key to switch between the current workspace
and the Start screen. The style of the Windows logo varies depending on the keyboard type.
• The context-menu key is located next to the Ctrl key on the right side of the Spacebar. Pressing the
context-menu key opens the context menu for the active program, icon, or object.
Note: You can use the mouse or the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight menu selections. On the Windows
7 operating system, you can close the Start menu or the context menu by clicking the mouse or pressing Esc.
Using the blue ThinkVantage button
Some keyboards have a blue ThinkVantage button that you can use to open a comprehensive on-board
help and information center from Lenovo.
On the Windows 7 operating system, pressing the blue ThinkVantage button opens the SimpleTap program.
See “An introduction to Lenovo programs” on page 7 for more information.
Using a ngerprint reader
Some computers might come with a keyboard that has a ngerprint reader. For more information about the
ngerprint reader, see “An introduction to Lenovo programs” on page 7.
To open the ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software program and use the ngerprint reader, see “Lenovo
programs” on page 5.
Follow the instructions on the screen. For additional information, refer to the ThinkVantage Fingerprint
Software help system.
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