Quick Reference Guide

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Key types
The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some
keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and
other actions when pressed in combination with
another key.
Key type Icon Description
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type
numbers when the numeric
keypad is turned on. Press
FN+ to turn on the numeric
keypad.
Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to
F12 to perform actions in
programs. For example,
pressing F1 may open help.
Each program uses different
function keys for different
purposes. See the program
documentation to find out
more about the function key
actions.
System keys Press these colored keys in
combination with the FN key
to perform specific actions. For
more information, see
“System key combinations” on
page 26.
F
N key Press the FN key in
combination with a colored
system key to perform a
specific action.
Windows key Press this key to open the
Windows Start menu. This key
can also be used in
combination with other keys
to open utilities like F (Search
utility), R (Run utility), and
E (Computer window).
Application key Press this key for quick access
to shortcut menus and help
assistants in Windows.
Arrow keys Press these keys to move the
cursor up, down, right, or left.
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