98 Learning the Basics
Starting a program
Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions
on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For
more information, see “Hot key functions” on page218 .

Special Windows® keys

(Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys
Your computer’s keyboard has one key and one button that have
special functions in Windows®:
❖Windows® button—Opens the Start menu
❖Application key—Has a similar function as the secondary
mouse button
Starting a program
The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of
the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find
the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer.
If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options. You can:
❖Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop
❖Use the Start menu
❖Use Windows® Explorer or the Start menu to locate the
program file
❖Use the Search or Start Search field in the Start menu
The next three sections explain how to start a program from the
Start menu, Windows® Explorer and the Start Search field.
Application key
Windows® button