The Keyboard
Satellite A30 Series 5-2
Satellite A30 Series
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F1 ... F12 function keys The function keys, not to be confused with Fn, are the 12 keys at the top
of your keyboard. These keys are dark grey, but function differently from
the other dark grey keys.
F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute
programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn
key, keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer.
See the section, Soft keys: Fn key combinations, in this chapter. The
function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are
using.
Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations Alt Gr
The Alt Gr key, at the right of the space bar, is used in combination with
other keys to create accented or special characters (#,@,|, etc.). Note that
some of the keys at the top of the keyboard bear three symbols (not to be
confused with the blue or white letters on the side of some other keys). To
generate the third symbol, hold Alt Gr and press the key bearing the
character you wish to create. Please note that since the Alt Gr key is not
present on the American keyboard, it cannot be used if you have installed
an American keyboard driver.
Soft keys: Fn key combinations The Fn (function) is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in
combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key
combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features.
Some software may disable or interfere with soft-key operations. Soft-key
settings are not restored by the Standby feature.