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Learning the Basics

Backlit keyboard

Function keys

The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are

the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard.

(Sample Illustration) Function keys

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,

F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more

information, see “TOSHIBA Function Keys” on page 169.

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—Toggles between the Desktop screen

and the last app opened on the Start screen. For more

information refer to Help & Support, or see “Exploring

the Start screen” on page 107

❖

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. You can modify the

time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to

always on or always off.

Application key

Windows

key

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