Gateway M505 Gateway M505 Notebook User's Guide - Page 39
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Using the keyboard 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 Function keys System keys Navigation keys FN key Windows key Numeric keypad Application key Description 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. Press these keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 30. Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document. Press the FN key in combination with a system key (such as MUTE, STANDBY, or NUMLK) to perform a specific action. 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 (Explorer utility). Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Press FN+NUMLK to turn on the numeric keypad. Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows. Arrow keys LCD brightness keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to control the screen brightness. www.gateway.com 29