Keyboard

G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k

Numeric Keypad

Function Keys

(outlined in black)

Cursor

Keys

Fn Key Start Key

Application Key

Figure 2-12. Keyboard

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your LifeBook notebook has an integral 83-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys. (Figure 2-12)

■Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to tog- gle between the standard character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key.

■Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents.

■Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running.

■Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device.

NUMERIC KEYPAD

Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys. NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys. Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way.

Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal

points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary func- tions. (Figure 2-12)

WINDOWS KEYS

Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys: a Start keys and an Application key. The Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application key func- tions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional informa- tion regarding the Windows keys.) (Figure 2-12)

CURSOR KEYS

The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up, down, left, or right). (Figure 2-12)

FUNCTION KEYS

Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. (Figure 2-12)

[Fn] Key

The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.

■[Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.