Windows keys, Function keys, Fn key – chiliGREEN Mitac 9515 User Manual

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Operating Your Computer

2-9

z

To press the Euro sign on an UK keyboard, hold down the

Alt Gr

key

and press

4

(which has a Euro sign on it).

Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions:

Windows Logo key and Application key.

The

Windows Logo key opens the Start menu and performs

software-specific functions when used in combination with other keys.
The Application key usually has the same effect as a right mouse

click. (See your Windows manual for more information.)

Function Keys

On the top row of the keys are the function keys:

F1

to

F12

. Function keys

are multi-purpose keys that perform functions defined by individual
programs.

Hot key functions are assigned to the

F1

,

F3

,

F4

,

F5

,

F6

,

F7

,

F10

,

F11

, and

F12

keys by your computer. (See “Hot Keys” later in this chapter for
information.)

Fn Key

The

Fn

key, at the lower left corner of the keyboard, is used with another

key to perform the alternative function of a key. The letter “Fn” and the
alternative functions are identified by the color of blue on the keytop. To
perform a desired function, first press and hold the

Fn

key, then press the

other key.

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