User’s Manual 5-5
The Keyboard
This key activates the Windows Start menu.
This key has the same function as the secondary (right) mouse button.
Desktop-style Keyboard
The Qosmio F60 Series comes with a "desktop-style" keyboard built into it.
This means it is full-sized and features a full set of numeric function keys
(also known as calculator keys) on the right-hand side. Unlike other
notebooks computers with smaller keyboards, there is no 'Numeric Mode'
or any numeric keyboard overlay.
Figure 5-1 Desktop-style Keyboard
Generating ASCII characters
Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard
operation, but you are able to generate these characters using their specific
ASCII codes.
1. Hold down ALT key.
2. Using the numeric function, type the ASCII code of the character you
require.
3. Release ALT key - the ASCII character will appear on the display
screen.