User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1 Getting Started
- Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer
- Using the Keyboard
- Using the Touchpad
- Using the Touchscreen (Optional)
- Using Network and Wireless Connections
- Using the Optical Disc Drive (Select Models Only)
- Using the Fingerprint Scanner (Optional)
- Using the RFID Reader (Optional)
- Chapter 3 Managing Power
- Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer
- Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup
- Chapter 6 Using Getac Software
- Chapter 7 Care and Maintenance
- Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
- Preliminary Checklist
- Solving Common Problems
- Battery Problems
- Bluetooth Problems
- Display Problems
- DVD Drive Problems
- Fingerprint Scanner Problems
- The following message appears during the fingerprint enrollment process – “Your device is having trouble recognizing you. Make sure your sensor is clean.”
- The following message appears during the fingerprint login process – “Couldn’t recognize that fingerprint. Make sure you’ve set up your fingerprint in Windows Hello.”
- Hardware Device Problems
- Hard Disk Drive Problems
- Keyboard and Touchpad Problems
- LAN Problems
- Power Management Problems
- Software Problems
- Sound Problems
- Startup Problems
- WLAN Problems
- Other Problems
- Resetting the Computer
- System Recovery
- Using the Driver Disc (Optional)
- Appendix A Specifications
- Appendix B Regulatory Information
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Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer keyboard
plus an
Fn key added for specific functions.
The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into four major
categories:
Typewriter keys
Cursor-control keys
Numeric keys
Function keys
Typewriter Keys
Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter. Several keys are added
such as the
Ctrl, Alt, Esc, and lock keys for special purposes.
The Control (Ctrl) / Alternate (Alt) key is normally used in combination with other
keys for program-specific functions. The Escape (
Esc) key is usually used for
stopping a process. Examples are exiting a program and canceling a command.
The function depends on the program you are using.
Cursor-Control Keys
Cursor-control keys are generally used for moving and editing purposes.
NOTE: The word “cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know
exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear. It can take the form of
a vertical or horizontal line, a block, or one of many other shapes.