Toshiba Satellite M55-S325 Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite M50/M55 - Page 80

80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Sample function keys 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, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 161, or "Hot Keys" on page 216. Windows special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard.