Ctrl, fn, and alt keys, Function keys, Windows® special keys – Toshiba SATELLITE M30X User Manual

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Learning the Basics

Using the keyboard

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Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys

The

Ctrl

,

Fn

, and

Alt

keys do different things depending on the

program you are using. For more information, see your
program documentation.

Function keys

The function keys (not to be confused with the

Fn

key) are the

12 keys at the top of the keyboard.

Function keys

F1

through

F12

are called function keys because they run

programmed functions when you press them. Used in
combination with the

Fn

key, function keys marked with icons

run specific functions on the computer.

Windows

®

special keys

Windows

®

special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions
in the operating system:

The Windows

®

logo key opens the Start menu.

The Application key has the same function as the
secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse
button).

Alt

Ctrl

Fn

.

Windows logo key

Application key

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