Toshiba P200 manual Windows special keys, Number Pad, Generating Ascii characters, Hold Alt + Fn

The Keyboard

Windows special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows Vista. One activates the Start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button.

This key activates the Windows Vista Start menu

This key has the same function as the Right mouse button.

Number Pad

The number pad is activated by pressing the Num Lock key, the LED will appear when active. Use the keypad to type numbers and generate ASCII charcters.

Generating ASCII characters

Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation. But, you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes.

With the Num lock on:

1.Hold down Alt.

2.Using the number pad keys, type the ASCII code.

3.Release Alt, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen. With the Num Lock off:

1.Hold Alt + Fn.

2.Using the number pad keys, type the ASCII code.

3.Release Alt + Fn, and the ASCII character appears on the display screen.

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