Acer 8940 manual Using the Keyboard, Key Types, Icon Key Type Description

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.

Icon	Key Type	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 Fn key to
		perform specific actions. See “System Hotkeys” on page 14.
	Navigation keys	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.
	Fn key	Press the Fn key in combination with a colored system key to
		perform a specific action.
	Windows key	Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key
		can also be used in combination with other keys to open
		utilities. See “Windows Keys” on page 13.
	Application key	Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help
		assistants in Windows.

Arrow keys

Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.

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