Learning the Basics

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Using the keyboard

❖The uppercase O (oh) and the number 0 are not interchangeable.

❖The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to uppercase—the number and symbol keys are not affected.

Function keys

Function keys

The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. They are called function keys because they run programmed functions determined by the application you are using. For more information, see your program documentation.

Hot keys

When used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons run programmed functions specific to your computer. For more information, see “Hot Keys” on

page 178.

Windows® special keys

Start key

Application key

Windows® special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions:

❖The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu.

❖The Application key has the same function as the secondary (or right mouse) control button.