User Guide

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Learning the Basics
Backlit keyboard
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 151.
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 Start screen and
the last app opened, or between the Desktop and Start
screens if no apps are open. For more information refer
to Help & Support, or see “Exploring the Start screen” on
page 96
❖
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.
Touch screen
(Available on certain models.)
Your computer may come with a touch screen, enabling
direct interaction with displayed apps and programs through
simple or multi-touch gestures.
Application key
Windows
®
key