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Using the keyboard
Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the
same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have
been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for
Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and
the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
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.
Tip
You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook or optional port
replicator using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to
connect a USB keyboard.
Key type Icon Description
Function keys 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.
System keys Press these colored keys in
combination with the F
N key to
perform specific actions. For more
information, see “System key
combinations” on page 26.
Function keys/
System keys
Navigation
keys
FN
key
Windows key
Numeric keypad
Application key
Arrow keys
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