PORTÉGÉ R700 / Satellite R630
F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and, when used in combination with the FN key, those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions on the computer. Please refer to the section, Soft keys: FN key combinations, in this chapter for further information, taking care to note that the function executed by individual keys will depend on the software you are using.
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.
Please note that some software may disable or interfere with
Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard
This computer's keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104- key enhanced keyboard.
Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys, some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard.
The FN key can be combined with the following keys to simulate functions similar to those of keys on the 104/105 key enhanced keyboard which are not on this computer's keyboard.
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Press FN + F10 or FN + F11 to access the computer's integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with grey markings on their bottom edge become either numeric keypad keys ( FN + F11 ) or cursor control keys (FN + F10 ). Please refer to the Keypad Overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys, taking care to note that the power on default for both settings is off.
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