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Learning the Basics
Starting a program
F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute
programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the
Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions
on the computer. For example,
Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF.
For more information, see “Hot key functions” on page 198.
Special Windows
®
keys
(Sample Illustration) Special Windows
®
keys
Your computer’s keyboard has one key and one button that have
special functions in Windows
®
:
❖ Windows
®
key—Opens the Start menu
❖ Application key—Has a similar function as the 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.
Starting a program
The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of
the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find
the file, use the Start menu or Windows
®
Explorer.
If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options. You can:
❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop
❖ Use the Start menu
❖ Use Windows
®
Explorer to locate the program file
❖ Use the Search programs and files field in the Start menu
The next three sections explain how to start a program from the
Start menu, Windows
®
Explorer, and the Search programs and files
field.
Application key
Windows
®
key