Toshiba Satellite S875 PSKBLC-03R015 Users Manual Canada; English - Page 40

Keyboard indicators, Function keys: F1 … F12, CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK

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The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on which country/region your computer is configured for, with keyboards being available for numerous languages. In use there are different types of keys, specifically typewriter keys, function keys, soft keys, Hot keys and Windows special keys. Never remove the key caps on your keyboard. Doing so could cause damage to the parts under the key caps. Keyboard indicators The following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the NUM LOCK indicator which show the following conditions: When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed. When the NUM LOCK indicator glows, the ten key allows you to enter numbers. Figure 3-2 Keypad indicators 2 1 1. CAPS LOCK indicator 2. NUM LOCK indicator CAPS LOCK NUM LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase format. When the NUM LOCK indicator glows, you can use the number keys on the keyboard for number entry. Function keys: F1 ... F12 The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the twelve keys at the top of your keyboard - these keys function differently from other keys. F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and, when used in combination with the FN key, those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions on the computer. User's Manual 3-2

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The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on which
country/region your computer is configured for, with keyboards being
available for numerous languages.
In use there are different types of keys, specifically typewriter keys,
function keys, soft keys, Hot keys and Windows special keys.
Never remove the key caps on your keyboard. Doing so could cause
damage to the parts under the key caps.
Keyboard indicators
The following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator and
the NUM LOCK indicator which show the following conditions:
When the
CAPS LOCK
indicator glows, the keyboard will produce
capitals when any letter is typed.
When the
NUM LOCK
indicator glows, the ten key allows you to enter
numbers.
Figure 3-2 Keypad indicators
2
1
1. CAPS LOCK indicator
2. NUM LOCK indicator
CAPS LOCK
This indicator glows green when letter keys are
locked into their uppercase format.
NUM LOCK
When the NUM LOCK indicator glows, you can
use the number keys on the keyboard for number
entry.
Function keys: F1 … F12
The function keys (not to be confused with the special
FN
key) are the
twelve keys at the top of your keyboard - these keys function differently
from other keys.
F1
through
F12
are called function keys because they execute
programmed functions when pressed and, when used in combination with
the FN key, those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions
on the computer.
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